There are so many decisions to make when planning a wedding and each decision contributes to how much of your dream wedding you will actualize. If you have a wedding style in view, one of the decisions to not take lightly is choosing your wedding color palette.

Soft romantic blush wedding color palette with ivory, green & light blue accents. Design mood board put together by New Creations Wedding Planning out of Seattle, WA — Soft blush, ivory, green wedding color palette with accents of light blue. Mood Design Board designed by New Creations Wedding Planning out of Seattle, WA.

The choice of your wedding color palette is quite important; first, because it influences many things from the invitation, and flowers, down to your wedding outfits. Also, color adds to the mood of the guests, so you have to be sure your wedding color palette does not have a negative impression on the guests.

You definitely want to have a wedding that will hardly leave the memories of your guests, but don't get all worked up about choosing your wedding color palette. This post provides you with easy steps and tips for choosing the ideal color palette. Here you have them:

Draw Inspiration From the Four Seasons

You can choose to draw inspiration for the correct color palette for your wedding from the four seasons— Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Each season has its own distinct charm and color schemes that can help set the tone for your special day. So, choose colors according to the season.

Fall tablescape place setting. Velvet blue napkins, copper chargers, sprigs of eucalyptus & cut crystal goblets all make for a cozy fall wedding place setting. — Fall cozy wedding place setting with copper, wood & velvet all making for a textural guest experience. Planning & Design by New Creations Weddings, photo by Wiley Putnam, Floral by Fena Flowers, Rentals by CORT Party Rentals.

Here's a breakdown of everything each season has to offer:

Spring

Spring is connected with regeneration, growth, and flower blooming. It introduces new and brilliant colors, such as pastels and different tones of green.

These colors represent new beginnings and the splendor of nature springing to life. Consider the soft pinks, soothing blues, and lush greens in your spring wedding color palette.

Summer

Summer is all about having fun, being energetic, and being bright. It comes in a variety of bright and cheery colors.

Summer wedding colors may include bold reds, sunny yellows, and oceanic blues. These colors reflect the season's bright and warm vibe, making them ideal for a joyous and dynamic wedding celebration.

Autumn

Autumn has a cozy and rustic beauty to it. Warm, earthy tones such as deep oranges, rich burgundies, and rustic browns dominate the season's color palette.

These colors depict the changing of the leaves, the crispness in the air, and the sense of community. Autumn color palettes give your wedding a sense of coziness and nostalgia.

Winter

With its chilly and icy temperatures, winter exudes elegance and magic. These colors frequently include silver, deep blues, and brilliant whites. The winter color palette lends a touch of refinement to your wedding while showing off the season's charm and majesty.

Considering the season of your wedding can provide a solid foundation for selecting your wedding color palette. Your selection will not only reflect the season but also the emotions and ambiance you want to create for your special day.

Look Through Pre-designed Color Palettes

After being inspired by seasonal colors, you can look at pre-designed color palettes. These carefully curated collections have been carefully combined to represent the beauty and essence of the season; they have been carefully chosen to complement one another.

PNW inspired wedding color palette. Rich with texture and tones of copper, salmon, evergreen, sage and gray. Designed by New Creations Weddings.

Pre-designed color palettes are made up of flowers and plants that complement one another, giving you a unified and aesthetically pleasing look for your wedding.

You can check out apps like Pinterest or explore Instagram wedding pages for pre-designed color palettes. The different options adapt to a wide range of wedding themes and personal preferences.

Whether you're planning a romantic, rustic, boho, or modern wedding, pre-designed palettes are likely to be available.

Customization

After being inspired by seasonal colors and exploring pre-designed color palettes, you can customize the colors to your style. Customizing your wedding color palette allows you to create something genuinely one-of-a-kind that reflects your vision and preferences.

Customization allows you to go for certain shades or colors that are meaningful to you. You can add sentimental meaning to your wedding palette by using a blush color that reminds you of a special moment, a blue color that reflects your love story, or a combination of colors that represent your journey as a couple.

Customization allows you to experiment with other color combinations that may not be readily available in pre-designed templates. Due to this versatility, you may develop a palette that is wholly unique to you and precisely complements your wedding theme and style.

Be Practical

When it comes to wedding colors, practicality should not be disregarded. Choosing colors that are extremely rare or narrowly defined can bring practical issues. These colors can be hard to locate in different materials and products, such as clothing, accessories, flowers, and linens.

If you have your heart set on really specific colors, you might be frustrated when attempting to source these things, since you will frequently need to provide examples and explanations to your merchants.

Consider broadening the range of your chosen colors to simplify and make the process more feasible. Instead of focusing on relatively specific colors like "French blue and raspberry pink," you can choose "light blue and fuchsia” instead.

This gives you more options when it comes to picking and arranging materials and design aspects for your wedding. So, if you get a blue-sleeved wedding ring from a wedding band source, you can easily get a sky-blue bouquet without worrying about the colors.

Communicate with Your Spouse

Have open and honest communication with your significant other when choosing wedding colors as you might find it easy to make a decision.

Since your wedding is a joint celebration, it's important that both you and your partner feel linked to the colors you've chosen. Discussing color preferences ensures that you and your significant other are on the same page and can make decisions together.

Also, if you do not include your significant other in the color decision process, you may end up with arguments and last-minute problems. To avoid this, take the time to talk about your color options and make decisions jointly.

Researching Flowers and Other Decor

When choosing wedding colors, keep in mind the color options and limits of must-have flowers and decor items. If not, you might have to settle for flowers and decor that are not the same as your wedding color.

Due to their natural features, some flowers are only available in specific colors. Check the availability of flowers in your color palette before finalizing it. If your selected colors are not easily available, you may need to tweak your colors or choose alternate flowers.

Vibrant wedding flower palette in tones of purples, burgundy’s, whites, yellows & greens. Perfect for a PNW wedding day. Mood board designed by New Creations Weddings.

Check with wedding rental businesses for linens, chair covers, and other decorative components. This is critical since it assures that the colors you want are in stock.

If you have specific color preferences for your decor, make sure that rental businesses can accommodate them. If your preferred colors are rare, some rental firms may not stock them, causing last-minute stress.

Poll Your Wedding Party

If you're having trouble deciding between a few color palettes and you value the opinions of your wedding party, consider including them in the decision-making process.

Your bridesmaids and groomsmen may have strong feelings about the colors they will be wearing. By soliciting their feedback, you can make a decision that is both comfortable for your wedding party and matches their interests.

Involving your wedding party in color choices can ensure that the colors chosen complement their outfit and accessories.

This can result in a more unified and aesthetically pleasant appearance for your bridal party. A wedding with a consistent and harmonious style is more visually appealing and memorable.

Mix and match bridesmaids dresses in shades of greens and blues. Photo shopped in vibrant bridesmaids bouquets helps give a sense of what the bridesmaids will look like on wedding day. Inspiration mood board by New Creations Weddings.

While involving your wedding party is optional, be prepared for comments that may differ from your first decisions. Being receptive to their suggestions and preferences might help to create a collaborative and pleasant wedding planning experience.

Seek Professional Advice

Consider hiring a wedding planner or designer if you're feeling overwhelmed by the plethora of color options and need expert advice.

Wedding planners and designers have a wealth of experience crafting stunning color palettes. They can offer useful insights and suggestions that are in line with your preferences and wedding style.

Professionals can make recommendations that are tailored to your individual needs and goals. They can design a wedding color palette that takes into account your venue, season, and personal taste.

Many wedding planners provide design consultation services, allowing you to benefit from their experience without committing to full-service wedding planning. This way, you can get assistance on color palettes and design aspects as needed.

Conclusion

Choosing your wedding color palette should not take up a lot of your time as there are other things to put in place.

If you are finding it difficult to choose a color palette, try out pre-designed colors, or speak to people around you including your spouse and bridal party.

If all does not work out, hire a professional and let them guide you through your choices. Remember that your chosen color palette will be splashed across all your wedding activities, so choose wisely.

If you need help putting together your perfect color palette, reach out to New Creations Weddings. We offer complimentary initial consultations to know how to best serve you. Happy Planning!

Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing Your Wedding Color Palette