How to Choose Your Wedding Colors Based on the Season

By Shalee Super•Published On: April 21, 2025•

Deciding on your wedding color palette is one of the first big decisions when planning your special day. Colors go into nearly every aspect of wedding planning, from florals to linens. If you are a couple that wants to ensure your wedding day colors match the season, we’ve got the perfect guide for you! Here are the best wedding color palettes for weddings broken down by season:

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How to Choose Your Wedding Colors Based on the Season

Spring: Fresh, Flirty & Full‑Bloom

Blush, sage, buttercup, & sky blue: These colors echo new blooms and soft daylights, making them perfect spring blooms. Add metallic rose-gold accents or a bold pop if that’s more your style!
Lavender & mint: These fresh and light colors feel like a garden tea party, and are perfect spring colors for an outdoor spring wedding surrounded by greenery or lush gardens. Pair with vellum menus & pressed-flower place cards.
Peach & dusty blue: These soft but bright colors are romantic, but not savvharine. Hang watercolor escort cards from a flowering branch display—guests pick their card and get that instant WOW.

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Summer: Vibrant, Sun‑Kissed & Party‑Ready

Coral, aqua, & sunny yellow: these are bright, fun, and playful colors that are perfect for a couple that radiates sunshine! Freeze colorful edible flowers into ice cubes for cocktails for an extra-summery vibe.
White & green: A classic combo for sophisticated & lush summer weddings. You can never go wrong with white & green, no matter the season, but summer is our favorite time for this combo.
Hot pink & tangerine: If you’re a fan of bold, bright colors, summer is the time to shine! These bright colors are maximum fun & minimal fuss. Pair it with neon signage for your bar or backdrop.

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Fall: Cozy, Rich & Insta‑Dreamy

Rust, burgundy, & marigold: If you want to mimic the change of seasons, these colors match turning leaves and golden light, making it perfect for a fall wedding. Add in textured brown pampas grass or feathered reed grass.
Emerald & copper: This combo provides a luxe enchanted forest feel. which pair perfectly for outdoor fall weddings or barn weddings. Bring in cuppor mugs for a mulled-cider signature drink.
Plum & dusty rose: Whoever says pink doesn’t work for fall weddings, doesn’t know what they’re talking about! This color combo is perfect for a moody fall romance wedding. Bring in velvet napkins for an extra added flair or line the aisle with mismatched vintage rugs in your palette—guaranteed Pinterest gold.

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Winter: Chic, Crisp & Sparkle‑Ready

Navy, ivory, & silver: These are classic winter wedding colors that are sleek as fresh snow & starry skies. Add a velvety ribbon to bouquets for extra texture.
Emerald & black: These two colors mix modern gala vibes with an enchanted winter wedding. If you want to add a bit of edge to your elegance, add black taper candles as an accent.
Ice blue & charcoal: A frost-fairy aesthetic that is also ultra-romantic and sleek. Add acrylic signage that looks like ice slabs & pair with silvery jewelry.

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4 Quick Tips for Picking & Perfecting Your Palette

Start with Your Venue: Barn? Ballroom? Beach? Let the backdrop guide supporting shades.
Think in Threes: Anchor (main), Accent (secondary), Sparkle (metallic/neon/texture).
Swatch Test IRL: Print color chips, stand in natural light, and photograph them—phones distort hues differently than DSLR.
Carry It Through: From invites to late‑night snack bags, repeat elements so the day feels cohesive, not copy‑pasted.

Photo by Whispering Rose Ranch Wedding

Palette Pitfalls to Dodge

Too Many Colors: More than 4 core shades = rainbow chaos (unless a rainbow is the theme).
Ignoring Florals: If peonies are non‑negotiable, choose colors they come in.
Reception‑Only Mindset: Ceremony pics live forever—make sure the arch and bridesmaids align with the after‑party palette.

Yes, seasons inspire color, but your day should feel uniquely you. Love emerald in July? Rock it! Think of seasonal palettes as a starting point—then sprinkle in your personality.