Seasonal Weddings: How to Make Your Favorite Wedding Colors Work in Any Season

You’ve been dreaming about your wedding colors for years! Maybe you’ve always wanted a wedding decorated with light pastel shades of soft blush, powder blue, and lavender, but now you’re planning a fall wedding and everyone keeps saying those colors are “too springy.” Or, perhaps you’re getting married in June and wondering if your favorite rich jewel tones will feel too heavy.

Here’s the truth: your wedding palette doesn’t have to match the season perfectly. With a little intention and creativity, any color can feel right, no matter the date on the calendar.

Start With the Color You Love Most

Pick the color that feels most like you, and let it take center stage. Maybe it’s a dusky mauve, a soft robin’s egg blue, or a rich forest green. From there, you can build in other hues that support it while feeling more seasonal.

Try adding:

• Earthy neutrals to ground springtime pastels in the fall

• Lighter accent shades to soften winter tones for a summer wedding

Mix In Seasonal Textures

Even if your color palette isn’t traditionally “seasonal,” texture can help it feel right at home. For example:

• Velvet ribbons or silk napkins in cooler months
• Wispy grasses or dried florals in autumn
• Lush, full arrangements with flowing greenery in spring and summer

Our real-touch flowers are especially helpful here! Since they’re not limited by season, you can incorporate seasonal textures with out-of-season blooms like peonies or dahlias anytime, without worrying about availability or quality. 

Let Neutrals Do the Heavy Lifting

Neutrals act as a beautiful bridge between your dream colors and the season. Ivory, stone, sage, or champagne tones can create harmony, while still allowing your key colors to shine.

They also keep your design looking timeless in photos so your bold choices feel elegant and intentional, not trendy or out of place.

Think About the Setting

Your venue and lighting play a huge role in how your colors are perceived!

• If you’re using soft pastels in late fall, warm candlelight can add richness and depth.
  
• If you’re embracing deep tones in spring, a breezy outdoor ceremony can create balance and lightness.

Additionally, a thoughtful decorator and floral designer will take all of this into account when helping you plan your decor and arrangements.

Most Importantly: Stay True to You

Color is personal! It can reflect your personality, your story, your memories. Therefore, while it’s helpful to think about the season, it’s far more important to choose what you love.

Whether you’re going bold, soft, romantic, or unexpected, there’s always a way to make your palette feel cohesive and beautiful. All it takes is a little creativity and a design team who’s willing to think outside the box with you!

Want me to help adapt your own color palette to better suit the season? Let’s chat!

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