Month by Month: Wedding Themes and Colors for Every Season
Here we try to do just that. Granted, these are just suggestions ... and they don't take into account destination weddings, or seasons outside of North America, for that matter. Not to mention: a grandly-decorated venue is a blank slate you can transform into anything, any time of year. And some of these themes and colors are really fine for year-round use, though we didn't want to repeat them over and over (Black & White or Fifth Avenue Aqua being two examples).
But all disclaimers aside: if you want some great color combination or theme inspirations for January, June, or anything in between, read on!
March, April
If your climate cooperates, this is a wonderful time to celebrate spring's earliest bursts of color, flowers and delicate life forms: Lilies of Valley and Shasta daisies, daffodils and tulips, butterflies and dragonflies. Brides are instinctively drawn to pastels like lavender or yellow, whimsical and romantic pairings like red and pink, or combos with a modern bent like pink and lime green. A monochromatic look using all shades of pink is also totally spring (and stunning).Some popular themes for spring? Cherry Blossom, Butterfly, and Irish or St. Patricks, to name a few.
Also, popular spring color combinations that double as themes include Aqua Blue (Fifth Avenue Style), and Pink & Green.
May, June, July
Summer brides sometimes complain that they can't find any summer themes, besides the usual beach or garden. Not to worry though: there's more here than you might expect. Summer also offers some of the most brightest, most energized palettes for brides who aren't afraid to play it modern. Contemporary picks include orange and fuchsia, green and hot pink, black against any kind of eye-popping-color, and chocolate brown and pink (or aqua).Favorite themes for summer are numerous, but here are just a few: Garden, Daisy, Enchanted Forest and Victorian Garden, Beach, Starfish, Hawaiian Luau, Preppy/Nautical and Poolside. Don't forget Patriotic or Baseball, Fairytale or Asian Garden, Polka Dot or 50's Retro, and South of the Border, Rustic Country or Western.
Color Themes for the warm summer season include all kinds of Green, Cornflower Blue, Orange & Fuchsia, Black & White Toile with summery accents like yellow or pink, Aqua Blue (beach style), and the lighter purples, like orchid or Aubergine.
August, September, October
The colors alone bring this season near to the hearts of many brides who can't imagine tying the knot any other time of year. From russet to pumpkin orange and cinnamon to vanilla, the scents and famers' market decor of an outdoor Autumn wedding makes a setting like none other (not to mention the awesome photos!). Another plus: the grapes are ripe, and it's time to celebrate a brand-new season of wine.Popular colors for this time of year include latte, mocha and chocolate brown, rust orange and burgundy, hunter green and gold. Nature-minded themes are all the rage right now, including New England Harvest, Harvest Modern and Halloween, "Perfect Pear" and Apple, Tuscan and Wine Theme, Herbal and Rustic Country. Chocolate Brown also amounts to a theme ... one that suits the season to a 'T'.
November
November's long been a sticking point for brides who want to stay close to nature, but aren't huge fans of the bright, brassy colors of autumn. We've try to address this dilemma with our new "Fields of Gold" page, which pays homage to the natural world and November's subtler palette of creams and golds. For more urban, indoor and delectably chic approach, seize on this time of year for a 1930's Retro / Art Deco Theme, with its November-friendly palette of gold, ivory, sepia and black, and its oh-so-apt nostalgic feel.
December, January, February
Friends and family are stuck inside, desperately hoping for a romantic diversion. Which is why this time of year's about making big, elegant gestures: going back in time, playing with lighting levels, indulging in romantic fabrics and heavy molding ... in short, transforming an ordinary interior into a portal to another world. Favorite colors for this time of year include ice blue, silver and white, gold, red and green, metallics paired with black, ivory on white and vice versa, and all the shimmery jewel tones.Top themes that fit the season include those with a pale palette and opulent look, such as Calla, Parisian or Versailles, or those with a holiday feel, such as Christmas, Victorian Christmas, Winter Wonderland, or Diamond or Crystal Theme. Of course, Valentine's Day is a natural for those marrying in February, but the bold red and white palette works just as well for any other deep-winter setting. Finally, maybe it's the Oscars, or just a need to cut loose after too many dark afternoons, but there's no better time of year to hold an Old Hollywood or even Vegas theme wedding.
As for color themes that suit this time of year? All-White, Regal Red, Black & White, and Royal Purple.
What'd We Miss?
We know this list is hardly exhaustive... there are plenty more themes and color schemes tailor-made for autumn or spring. Why not share some of your favorites below?
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My wedding is in September 2009, after reading so many letters I’m beginning to think that my colors will be wrong for this time of year. These are my fvorite colors which are blue, silver and deep ivory. I’m having a hard time decided what other shades of blue should be used for this formal wedding. Although it is formal I believe that the men can wear suits. What do you think and also my girls are wearing different shades of blue as well ass different dresses but on the same style of order. Please help it’s starting to stress me.
im getting married on august 1st 2009, i have my dress picked out i think but everyone is rushing me to pick the colors of my wedding so we can move on with other plans..and i cant decide! its driving me crazy!!! my flowers are for sure calla lilies and white roses or red roses possibly… all we (my fiance and i) have decided is we dont want pink…does anyone have any helpful hints??? please!!!!:D
I’m getting married around May 2008 and I am thinking of using this three colors Red Green and gold. I’m still trying to figure out what to do for floral arrangements what do you think about my selected color.
we are mature adults getting married on aug. 8. I am thinking of an evening wedding and have chosen the colors, claret, midnight and gold….do you think these are too dark for an indoor night function?
help Im trying to get objects to float in a vse of water any suggestions ? does mineral oil work
What objects?!?!
My wedding will be in May next year.. I wanted a really simple theme so we thought of cream and gold.. is it boring or sophisticated? Both the wedding and reception will be outdoors..
i’m having my wedding august 08, its on the beach and i was thinking of burnt orange, pink and peacock blue??? would these colours go?:-?
I am planning to get married this dec. but i wanted a fairy land type of theme or like a fantasy land of them. I ma not really good in colors, can you help me out by giving ideas. I woould appreciate if you can send photos as reference.
Thanks.
Im getting married about october or november. I know that the colors are brown and a bright color. BUT Im not really a brown person. I dont know what to do:(! What colors are for october-november that is not brown? Or what good combination can I make that will look elegant bur fun at the same time:P?
Hello!
I will be getting married this August 2008, Im kind of confused which color combinations to choose. My options are purple & lime green, purple & silver, burgundy & old rose. My fiance & I have the same fave color which is blue but the problem is, my brother used the color for his wedding last year. Please help! Thanks!
I am having a spring wedding and my main colors are mossy green and pink, but I’m thinking about adding hints of other pastels as well like maybe peachy orange, seafoam blue and buttery yellow. Would this be too reminiscent of the 80s and 90s “rainbow weddings?
Hey Tiffany, I think those colours are great together. The orange and fuschia will be an excellent contrast with the royal blue.
I’m having sage and seamist as the main colours for my wedding. Any advice on flower colours? I need something to contrast the greens and also need some brightness!
I’m having a hard time putting colors together for my upcoming summer wedding (July ‘08)… So far im thinking Fuchia pink, Champagne, and possibly Silver, But I still feel like im missing something! (Maybe a bold/bright color to compliment the pink?)…. I don’t know…. Is anyone else having this problem?… Any suggestions?
Hey Anqoinette, I think that chocolate truffel and burnt orange look good together. You could also pair it with a cream color!
I chose to go with a blue and silver wedding but my wedding is in March. The blue is a blue-ish grey color called Serene. I thought about stargazer lilies as my flower to brighten it up and make it more spring-y. What other colors would brighten it up without making it look tacky? Please help…
I am having difficulty coming up with a color palette for my wedding scheduled for 8/8/2008. The ceremony is outdoors reception inorders. I want something that pops but not yo bright and not to dull. Any ideas?
Im getting married October ‘08 and my colors are brown, gold and ivory. Anyone else having that color scheme?
My bridesmaid dresses are royal blue. I like the colors orange and fuchsia roses together. Do you think that would look good together?
do you think lilac purple, sage green and a chocolate brown could be used at the end of August as well???
I’m getting married around July 2008 and I know these aren’t typical Summer colors, but I really like the idea of bright pink with royal blue and gold accents. I’m still trying to figure out what to do for floral arrangements.