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 DATE IS FEB 14, 2010. OF COURSE, I WOULD LIKE A VALENTINE WEDDING THEME. BUT I THINK THAT RED AND WHITE IS TOO BORING. DO YOU HAVE OTHER SUGGESTIONS FOR DIFFERENT COLORS OTHER THAN THE TRADITIONAL ONES? THANKS.
talitha,
Hi, you can pretty much go with anything you love. i personally love purple and hot pink for valentine colors. it looks amazing! and it gives off that romantic feel too.
*valentines board
another is red and brown…
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hey talitha
i agree with stacey. hot pink/purple/magenta are much better color scheme.
Hello All,
What do you all think of these colors for a wedding in September?
Pink, pearl and tiffany blue!
We are getting married 9/4/10 and its still considered the summer, but some recommend darker colors…
PLEASE ADVISE.. THANKS
Eve_ATL,
yes they are perfect anytime!! you can use light or dark. some of the prettiest christmas weddings, for example, are in peach and it is amazing!!
*wedding
*real weddings
*tiffany blue and pearl wedding
*aqua and pink( different results)
go with what you love!!
thank you so much Stacey.. I will consider what you said
your getting married the same day I am. I think those colors are great. I’m looking at a teal or light blue and maybe a watermelon pink. I cant decide. I also like dark purple and royal blue. :-)
hey mary, do u like royal blue and dark purple. do u have an idea how to do it. though i like it. i dont know how to do it. im always searching in the net to look for samples but i cant find any. do u have pictures?
and will it be okay to use gold also as accent? thanks alot
I love royal blue and dark purple. We are actually talking about using those colors for our wedding. I just recently got engaged so I don’t have pictures, if you go to http://www.theknot.com the have a link you can look at color combinations. I think gold would be pretty with it. Maybe do gold linens or something. I’m not sure. I’m not very creative with decorating. hopes this helps. :-)
I am wanting to get married either in march on st patricks day or in april at the end of the month and was wondering would my color scheme go with those months? I wanted emerald green, ivory and gold. my dress is a corset ivory and gold dress looks vintage from the creole days, and my flowers would be white roses, calla lily’s and gardenia’s. so i need help, would this be a good idea?
caitlen,
it is perfect. you have chosen traditional colors. it sounds like it is gonna be beautiful!!
*st. patricks day wedding
*emerald and gold
*wedding boards
*wedding theme
here is a real wedding by david tutera that might peak your interest. it is really beautiful!
*real wedding
*more theme info
*green and gold boards
*green and gold weddings
if you need anymore help please write back!
i posted a pic of my dress and me in it ( my face is not good lol i was laughing at something my mom said) and i was wondering what would be good jewelery for the dress and what about the cake, and or venue i live in Washington state and maybe thinking outside wedding or something
caitlen,
you have an oblong face shape. you should wear studs or button earrings. you can get away with chandelier earrings because they are wider and dangle. as a rule the more detailing on a gown the more simple the jewelry. since your very beautiful dress has lots of beading, i would stick with a great pair of earrings and no necklace. also you can add a very simple elegant bracelet if you wish.
i live in louisiana so unfortunately i am not familiar with washington state venues. i do think outside would be beautiful though!!
i am confused for the bridal party dresses
i want them to go with my dress
and my colors are emerald green, ivory and gold
caitlin,
i would have them in emerald green. if it looks good on their skintone. you could consider having a champagne sash, which would be in blend with both gold and ivory. it will go with your dress and be gorgeous. for styles you will need the girls to try on the ones that suit their body shape. for instance, davids bridal you can mix and match or pick one color and they can choose the style they love and a bridesmaid feeling comfy on your wedding day and wearing something that looks great on HER body will give lots of confidence, smiles, and most importantly great pictures!! smile. i would keep their dresses in a simple elegant style. keep their main embellishment not on the dress but a great pair of beaded shoes or fantastic jewelry. since your dress is beautifully adorned, i would definitely keep theirs( for example) a simple flowing emerald green knee length dress with gold heels. carrying a bouquet with all one flower style bouquet, like 5 ivory garden roses for example tied with a emerald ribbon/bow with a rhinestone brooch set in center of bow. simple and stunning, will match your dress perfectly without the over adornment.
that sounds perfect
you are an angel
I had so many idea’s but this one is amazing
what kind of veil would you suggest with my dress
cause i want a vintage romantic kind of wedding
elegant and chic but not overdone
caitlen,
with an oblong face it is best to avoid piled up hair. have your hair sides pulled up and with a beautiful rhinestone bridal comb, which would wear like a tiara. choose a waterfall veil. it should be worn more to the back side of the crown instead of on the very top of the crown. like the way you are wearing it in the pic.
well actually my hair is short like katie holmes right now
i know it will grow a little by march but yeah what would you suggest i do with shorter hair and the veil
what kind of shoes would go with the dress
I need some help! I am having a July wedding 2010. I am having a hard time with color schemes. My fav color is Pink, Fiance likes red. I want bright popping colors!! I would like to mix lime green in so i do not have a V-day wedding. Any suggestions?? thank you!! Oh bridesmaids dresses are going to be black with a different colored ribbon.
Heather,
i like the red, pink, lime color scheme. i wouldnt choose no more than 3 colors.
*this would be perfect!
*wedding boards
Hellllp!!!!! We are getting married in August of 2010 and all the Groomsman but 1 is wearing a USMC Uniform what color tux can you suggest for the 1 and I have no clue of what to do our wedding colors in since my Fiance wants us all to match his Marine uniform. I don’t want a red white and blue wedding. Any color advice???????
sammy,
you can still have a simple black tux if you want. or you can go with a navy blue. you can pair navy with many colors, it is like a staple color. i would take cue from the venue you are marrying in. you will want to compliment that as well. do you have your venue yet? if so, what does it look like?
Hi my fiance loves the color red but wants to go a deeper red not like a apple red. We plan on having our wedding in the summer but I don’t know what color to choose! my favoriate color is green but I don’t want it to look like christmas. I was thinking the color purple or is that to dark of colors together choose?
Please someone help.
Sorry I meant to say is that to dark of colors together for the summer?
molly, actually red and green in the right shades can look pretty amazing! not holidayish at all.
*example
*real weddings
* wedding aisle decor with green orchids, there are no words
* more pics and ideas
* this is a very summery way of the red and green, love it!
* here is a pic with the color of the dress above.
hoping this helps! if not please post back!! would love to help!
hi please help me on the colors that I should choose. I’m getting married in a cold season of our country its January. (Its before summer) My groom wants a green color, preferably apple green. I would like to ask for any suggestion on the color that will match with apple green and will also fit in the cold season. It will be a church wedding and the reception will be in a pavilion. Please help. Thanks.
Ann,
i would suggest using simple white. it looks so amazing with apple green. the other accent color can be the colors of the tux or suit. if they are in black, have a apple green, white, black wedding. it would be perfect. this would give you the perfect opportunity to put your bm in classic black with apple green and white bouquets. it is such a refreshing color scheme.
*some visuals
*real weddings
*the bm dresses are amazing!!
ann,
*you could do something like this for the pavillion decor, it is dreamy!!
We are having a Nov wedding and my fiance loves the baby blue color…what other colors would go with it and does that baby blue even match for a wedding in november?
malia,
have you thought about pairing it with brown? it looks amazing together. you could also just stick with another blue like navy.
*example of a blue palette
*brown and blue wedding
*gorgeous!
*lots o’ pics
* real fall weddings
*the knot
i will be wedding by December 2009 and want my color to be a mixture of peach, spice, and a third color which i don’t know. what do think about the colors and which will be better. thanks.
Joy,
here is a board i made. i used simple shades of peach raning form light to dark, what is great about this is you can stick in one color family (peach) cause the dark peach you see in the board looks like a light spice color. i thought creamy white linens with the rhinestone or crystal accents really brought the colors to life. so, actually, just adding “creamy” whites (not stark white) wuld be all you need. i thought the black suit just added class. brown seemed to make it more fallish. if you use the peach from light to deep shades it will look lush and will trick the eye giving an illusion that your flowers were a high ticket item. keep to roses or one type flower only. ( i suggest roses).
Getting married in early April, outdoors. Would sunflowers be appropriate? Was thinking of matching it with a deep rich blue. Thanks.
Specifically cobalt blue…
Hi,
Im getting married April 10th, 2010. I really want to have chocolate brown, crystal blue and white as my colors. Think thats okay for that time of the year? Also im having a really hard time coming up with some sort of theme. Helppp..
kayla,
oh yes that would be beautiful. you dnt have to have a theme if you dont want. but why not a crystal theme wedding ( taking it from the crystal blue) you could have your centerpieces with acrylic jewels/confetti or rhinestones in bottom of your vases and then fill with water and flowers. tie jeweled monograms on your napkins. have your cake with jewels. have hanging crystals from your arch, it would be really pretty.
*crystal wedding
i saw some “confetti” at walmart in the wedding section.
*brown and blue wedding
*diamond confetti
*hanging crystal wedding
think rhinestones on yur wedding glasses, just go out out, but not tooo much!! smile.
Hi, I am recently engaged. My fiance and I have decided on royal blue and royal purple with a touch of silver for our wedding. We want a royal theme however we have a problem. We are graduating from college in may and my fiance is commissioning into the US Air Force in may also so we have to have a summer wedding and our colors are not exactly summer colors. My mom thinks we should push the wedding back to september or maybe october but I am not so sure. Any reccomendations? Also we live in Texas so a outdoor summer wedding is out of the question :-(
ivana,
your color scheme will work but i would only use blue and purple together in the flowers with silver in the silverware and the other metal accents, bm shoes, jewelry etc.
i live in louisiana so i know exactly what you mean with an outdoor wedding!! we have the most unpredictable weather i know!! lol. and your right people would pass out from the heat!
you could pick either royal blue or royal purple as my main color. i would have the bm in a universally flattering periwinkle or lavender. it would work for a year round color scheme.
*blue and purple wedding
*this is soooo gorgeous!! perfect for your theme! ( perfect for the bm in that universally flattering color i talked about)
tip: purple signifies royalty so i would choose that as my main color with blue floral accents. please post back and let me know if you like any of the ideas. this color scheme is perfect year round, usually colors can be if you put the accents and decor right for the season or mood.
i feel that unless you go for the silly idea of having a christmas themed wedding in the middle of august, or easter at christmas, or something silly like that, then whatever your theme that you choose will go with whatever time of the year is. my fiance and i are planning to get married in May (but a couple of years yet), and are either going for a sea side theme, or a royal blue and royal purple theme, with little hints of dragon flies and butterflies. it’s your wedding, you do what you want, when you want, no-one ought to comment on the theme you choose.
Hi,
My fiance and I are planning on gettingmarried June 12, 2010. We are thinking about having a agardern wedding. I would really like to use the colors of the sunset in my wedding not too bright but softer shade of these colors. Do you have any suggestions in grooms suit color, bridesmaid dress, as well as flowers.?
eva,
these are the colors i would use….
champagne, soft apricot/pink, lavender, and pale creamy yellow.
*wedding bouquet
*garden wedding board
*english garden wedding board
*pastel wedding board
*real weddings
tons of ideas. it depends on the formality you want. i love the khaki/taupe suits perfect for a informal garden wedding. simple black would be perfect for a classier affair. i would have the bm in the shade that works best for their skintone. with a garden wedding it can range form a classic neutral all the way to yellow, pink, green, champagne, etc. flowers should be mainly roses, with lots of greenery. i would not want to compete with the scenery though. the best way to find the perfect colors is to look at the garden or what flower colors bloom. you will want it to fit in. let me know whattch think!!
Stacey thank you so much for the pictures and ideas.. this really helps out.. thanks a bunch.
Eva
hi
i would really like to have black and champagne as the colour themes for my wedding, however if the girls dresses are black with a black sash around the waist i am not sure how the reception decor will look as i was going to have black table linen with champagne organza runner, however this seems very black…so confused, not sure which way to go. i cant have the girls in champagne dresses as not all of them will pull off this colour. any suggestions would be much apreciated,
thanks kaylee
kaylee,
i would actually have champagne linens with black runners, girls in simple black with gold heels. you carry champagne bouquet and let the girls carry a very pale blush bouquet with champagne ribbon, for a pop of color if you wish. or you all carry champagne roses and just make the ribbon different or more roses for you and less for the bm for variation.
*black and champagne wedding
*champagne and black wedding
*champagne and black real wedding
Hi,
My fiance and I set a date for September 18, 2010 and set a color scheme of black, white and watermelon. We may have to change the dat to October. Would these colors still work? Thanks!
tara,
oh yes!! how beautiful!!
*google results
*black and pink wedding
*black and pink wedding board
enjoy!!
please, put me through on what to wear. on my traditional marriage am considering mint green and purple..what do you think??? your contribution will be appreciate..
church wedding ……..bride white …..groom black with blue shirts.
i want you to help me with reception colour the maid of honor’s colour…my flower and am too to good with colours
my wedding date is nov..09. the groom is very black while am chocolatey……
i need you to help me so that i can have a memorable wedding and colourful
thanks
love you.
grace,
can i get a pic or link to the venue? you said you wanted groom in black with blue shirt? are you wanting blue, green, and purple? i think this color scheme would be nice and colorful like you want. is the groomsmen wearing blue shirts also? i would have the girls in blue too. with a combo of purple, pink, and fresh green bouquets.
*blue purple green wedding
*blue purple green wedding board
*purple green blue wedding
let me know if this is going in right direction?!?
Hi, looking for ideas for a third color to add to my reception which will primarily be decorated in my beach wedding colors of ivory and black!
summar,
are you wanting a bold or a soft color? is this for outdoors or in? if so, what are the colors of your venue. i think green would be perfect!! there are other colors though, aqua, pink, etc. you have a great color scheme already and adding pops of color would be great for a beach theme. if you have a pic of the venue so i could get a better look i would love to help out!
Stacey
I had really thought about aqua, but I didn’t want to cheapen anything, I’m not really a pink kind of girl. The reception is in an old school house, restored. A lot of golds-unfortunately I don’t have pics and there isn’t a website that shows the inside. My motif is really a French Rivera Theme…saw mocha with black and ivory once, really liked it…not sure where to add it???
summar,
i love this theme. very unique.
*provencal wedding
*provencal wedding board
*2009 Real Wedding: Keren & Asaf
*french riviera weddings
*wedding advice
*french wedding board
*french themed wedding board
*receptions
can you tell me where you found the wedding in mocha, ivory ,and black. have you considered a simple but breathtaking palette of black and green? what other color is in the old school house? i might be able to grab a color or at least find a complimenting color there.
*black and white beach real wedding
i have afew links maybe something will stand out.
*Board #376: French Flair
Hello,
I would like to have some ideas on how to decorate woth paper chinese paper parasols.
Thanks
michelle,
there are several ways to decorate. i have seen aisles with paper parasols positioned at entrance. whimsical. you can have bm carry parasols and you can hang parasols from ceiling.
*paper parasol wedding
*paper parasol wedding decor
*paper parasol wedding aisle
*wedding decor
you can even carry one instead a bouquet!! theyare gorgeous!
*Parasol with Faceted Beading
ok i have a question i am wanting to go color crazy for my wedding in june 2010. i am wanting to throw fushia lime green black and orange all in together…any ideas help please
mary,
i would have the bridal party and guys in classic black and then add the colors. for reception consider black linens with fuschia napkins and overlays.
*wedding board
*wedding boards
*real wedding
*wedding inspiration
(it would look alot like this except with the added colors in the bouquet i posted)
also sign up free at theknot.com and click wedding photos then it will take you to color galleries! great website!
this website just type in the colors and look at the pics! its fab!
*great wedding site
Will have wedding on september our mottiff is green-I am considering mint green.but what is better , moss,apple green or can you give any suggestions?
eliza,
i would go with monochromatic, using different shades of green from light to dark. it looks amazing, here is a link….
*the brides cafe wedding
Thanks!
I also want to have personalized wedding invitation but i can’t think of anything right now..
I need a template. Those that i have googled are all for sale. I just need an idea and if possible a DIy template as well.
Thanks!
Hi there
Well if you go and buy at michals the invation in your colors then you can print them from your own home in what ever words you want they also have templetes on this site if you want to use it wilton wedding invation and it free i hope that helps
eliza, i think apples would be great for a invite, intertwined with trailing greenery. a fern motif is also great! or keep it simple and have white invites with a monogram in green, then tie with a fun ribbon with tiny green apples( find one thats more on elegant side).
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oh yeah for xtra results google image the results above.