Fall Wedding Color Palette

The rich colors of autumn are the perfect choice for a fall wedding color palette. Wedding colors are one of the first things to plan with a wedding, because everything from the bridal party attire to wedding cake to reception decorations and favors incorporate the chosen hues.

Include fall wedding colors in bridal bouquets.

Fall wedding colors are easy to determine. A quick glance out your window from September through November will reveal a vast array of reds, oranges, yellows, and greens. An outdoor wedding naturally includes these colors in the background provided by Mother Nature.

Let the stunning beauty of the landscape shine through by choosing a palette with neutral tones. Consider:

• A beige, ecru, off-white or champagne wedding dress
• Brown bridesmaid dresses
• Deep brown tuxedos for the men
• Chocolate wedding cake with a creamy mocha frosting
• Wedding accessories, like guest books, programs, ring bearer pillow and jewelry, with a bronze sheen
• Flower arrangements in cream, peach, and off-white

The simple, neutral palette will make the entire bridal party and wedding decorations stand out, instead of blend into, the brilliant natural background.

While people often think of browns and beiges as neutrals, it is worth noting that greens can also serve as a neutral when the surrounding colors are bright and bold. Sage, olive, and forest green are all somewhat neutral tones of green that will look excellent amidst the vivid hues outside. Green color wedding ideas can make the entire wedding look lush and fruitful without overwhelming the senses.

Planning an indoor wedding can require extensive decorations, depending on the location. Before choosing the colors for an indoor fall wedding, think about the ceremony and reception location’s décor. Look for fall colors in a patterned carpet and pull them out. Consider using a bright gold or orange if the walls are deep green. Integrate the existing décor into your fall color scheme.

Brining the outdoors inside is usually a goal of many fall themed weddings. To create a stunning fall wedding color palette, consider combining these colors in your indoor ceremony and wedding reception decorations:

• Gold and brown with hints of orange
• Wine red and champagne
• Copper and cream
• Gold and maroon
• Burgundy and silver, with hints of gold
• Green and gold
• Pumpkin orange and chocolate

Not all fall wedding colors have to be dark. Pear green and lemon yellow are bright, but also reminiscent of the autumn season. Another bright color combination that alludes to fall could be burnt orange, plum purple and yellow. Adding a few accents with a bright color will add a little pop against a darker palette.

Use bold fall colors in your decorations.

Having your wedding in the fall does not mean you are limited to the colors of the falling leaves. Use fall wedding ideas for colors that include your favorite hues. For example, you can pair brown with steel blue or pastel pink for a fall wedding. Putting peachy pinks and mauves together is a combination that works in any season. Black and white is a timeless, elegant color scheme that also is appropriate for any time of the year.

A trend that has emerged in wedding colors during the early part of the twenty-first century is to create a rainbow wedding color scheme. Usually done during the spring and summer, it involves multi-colored attire and accessories. Just because your wedding is in the fall does not mean you have to abandon the idea of a rainbow theme. Instead, try one of the following two rainbow-inspired ideas.

Use several colors together, especially in fall wedding floral arrangements and bridesmaid dresses. One bridesmaid could wear red, another yellow, another orange and yet another brown. To keep the look from becoming too busy, choose a dominant color for the main decorations (like table linens and bouquets), using the rest as accents. Alternatively, use all the colors equally, with some beige or cream to help offset the many other colors.

Choose a color scheme that includes several shades from the same color family. A fall wedding with the color yellow could include pale yellow, marigold, and bright yellow. A red palette might include a pinky scarlet, red-orange, apple red, and burgundy. Multiple shades of the same color add a little dimension without becoming too busy. Accent a fall color family palette with neutral ivory/cream or even with a darker color like navy blue or brown.

After choosing a fall wedding color palette, you can begin to plan the rest of your wedding. Order fall wedding invitations, fall wedding flowers and fall wedding favors that include your autumn wedding colors for a beautiful, coordinated celebration.

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