Let’s be honest—choosing your wedding colors can feel a little overwhelming at first. You start with a vibe (“something romantic, but modern”) or a season (“spring—but not too springy”) and suddenly you’re drowning in Pinterest palettes and paint swatches. Dusty rose becomes mauve, sage becomes olive, and somehow every shade of beige starts to look the same.
But here’s the thing: your wedding color palette isn’t about following trends or matching someone else’s mood board. It’s about curating a feeling—a look that’s grounded in your style, your story, and your day. Your colors set the tone for your entire celebration, from the invitations to the florals to the preserved keepsake you’ll treasure long after your last dance.
At Blossom & Rhyme, we believe in honoring the emotion behind your celebration. And since so many of our clients choose to preserve their wedding bouquets, we see firsthand how your color choices become part of your legacy. So today, we’re helping you find the right colors for your day with advice that’s practical, heartfelt, and rooted in your personal vision.
Start With Your Story, Not a Swatch
Before you dive into hex codes and color pairings, pause. What’s the feeling you want to evoke on your wedding day? What moments, places, or memories feel like “you”?
Maybe you’re drawn to a certain season like fall in the mountains, or a breezy coastal spring. Maybe there’s a favorite piece of art, a memory from your first trip together, or the interior of your dream home that’s quietly whispering inspiration.
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What kind of atmosphere do we want—romantic, bold, moody, minimalist, playful?
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Are there personal references (like a favorite flower or family heirloom) that carry color significance?
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What colors are we already naturally drawn to in our clothing, home decor, or daily life?
This grounding process turns “what’s trendy right now?” into “what feels meaningful to us?”
Consider the Season, But Don’t Be Ruled By It
It’s true: seasonal weddings naturally lend themselves to certain color palettes. Pastels in spring, brights in summer, jewel tones in fall, metallics in winter. But don’t let that limit your vision.
If you’re dreaming of soft blues in October or deep wine hues in May, you absolutely can make it work—it’s all about how you pair your shades and the textures you choose. Think linen and wildflowers versus velvet and candles.
And remember, flowers bloom in all colors, all year long. At Blossom & Rhyme, we’ve preserved bouquets in coral peonies for December weddings and navy anemones for June. Color is flexible, meaning is what makes it lasting.
Let Your Venue Guide You
Your venue is like the canvas of your wedding day, and certain palettes play more harmoniously with some backdrops than others. If you’re getting married outdoors, your color choices might be shaped by the natural surroundings—desert neutrals, coastal blues, or forest greens.
Indoor venues with rich architectural details (like exposed brick or vintage wallpaper) often look best with complementary tones rather than clashing ones. For example, if your space has warm wood accents, leaning into amber, terracotta, or rust tones can feel grounded and cohesive.
You don’t need to “match” your venue, but letting your environment influence your choices will make everything feel intentional and elevated.
Think About How You Want Your Florals to Feel
Your wedding flowers are often the most visually prominent expression of your color palette and likely the element you’ll preserve after the celebration ends. So, choosing colors that translate beautifully into florals is a smart (and stunning) move.
Start by talking to your florist about what blooms are in season, what grows naturally in your chosen shades, and how your colors will come together in your bouquet. Some couples go bold with saturated color stories, while others opt for all-neutral palettes with a touch of green. Both are beautiful, but the feeling is different.
Want something soft and romantic? Try muted tones like blush, mauve, dove gray, or dusty blue.
Going for something fresh and organic? Lean into sage, ivory, sand, and natural greenery.
Craving drama? Embrace rich contrasts like burgundy and peach, or navy and gold.
And if you’re planning to preserve your bouquet, we recommend avoiding fully white palettes, as white blooms tend to yellow slightly over time. A little hint of color—rosy blush, warm peach, pale lavender—goes a long way toward ensuring your keepsake stays vibrant and timeless.
Build a Palette, Not a Theme
Once you’ve zeroed in on one or two anchor colors, build around them. This doesn’t mean picking “wedding colors” like we used to see on 2010s inspiration boards (remember navy and coral weddings?). Instead, think in terms of tones, neutrals, and supporting shades that can ebb and flow throughout your day.
A balanced palette might include:
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A main color (like terracotta)
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A secondary color (like soft peach)
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A neutral (like warm ivory)
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A pop (like muted olive or copper)
This range gives you flexibility. Your bridal party can wear slightly varied tones that still feel cohesive. Your tablescape can layer color without feeling too matchy. And your bouquet? It can tie everything together with texture and movement.
Take a Peek at Your Wardrobe
Here’s a surprisingly helpful tip: Look at the colors you actually wear. Chances are, those are the tones you feel best in—and they’ll probably flatter your skin tone, hair color, and overall vibe on your wedding day.
If your closet is full of soft earth tones, maybe that’s where your palette wants to live. If you gravitate toward minimalist monochrome or rich jewel tones, those instincts can translate beautifully into your color choices.
This is especially helpful when thinking about what your bridal party will wear. If you want your friends to feel amazing (and let’s be honest, look amazing in photos), choose shades that feel natural and wearable.
Don’t Forget the Big Picture (and the After Picture)
When your wedding is over, the things you keep are what carry your story forward. Your rings. Your photos. Your bouquet.
So as you choose your colors, ask yourself: Will I still love this in five years? Ten?
Will this palette remind me of who we were, how we felt, and why we chose each other?
At Blossom & Rhyme, we create pressed floral frames and resin keepsakes that hold those memories for you. And we can tell you—color matters. A bouquet with depth, contrast, and thoughtful tones makes for a truly stunning preservation piece. Whether it’s a mini block for your desk or a full pressed frame for your wall, the colors you choose become part of your forever story.
Pick What Feels True
There’s no “right” way to choose your wedding colors. There’s just what feels aligned with your heart, your love, and your vision. Forget the rules. Forget what you saw on TikTok last week. Go with the palette that makes you feel something, that makes your breath catch a little.
Because when your wedding day arrives, and you’re standing there surrounded by flowers, light, and love—you’ll want it all to feel like you. And when we turn those flowers into art, you’ll be reminded all over again.
So start with a feeling. Trust your eye. And let the colors bloom from there.
At Blossom & Rhyme, we specialize in custom preserved wedding bouquets using both resin and pressed flower techniques. Our female-owned and operated studio serves clients nationwide, transforming wedding day blooms into heirloom-quality art. Contact us for consultation services to discuss preserving your wedding flowers into treasured keepsakes that last a lifetime.