Mastering Your Wedding Aesthetics: A Color Guide

Choosing your wedding colors is one of the first and most impactful design decisions you will make during the planning process. Your palette sets the tone, dictates the mood, and influences everything from the floral arrangements to the groomsmen’s ties. This tool was designed to help you break free from generic combinations and find a scheme that truly fits your venue and vibe.

Understanding the 60-30-10 Rule

You may notice the “Balance Guide” in the tool above. This refers to the golden rule of interior design, which applies perfectly to weddings:

• 60% Main Color: This is the anchor of your design. It usually appears in the bridesmaids’ dresses, table linens, and large floral installations.
• 30% Secondary Color: This supports the main color. Use it for the groom’s suit, napkins, invitation backing, and smaller decor elements.
• 10% Accent Color: The “pop” or the “sparkle.” This is often a metallic (gold/silver) or a bold contrasting shade used in jewelry, cutlery, or specific flowers in the bouquet.

Choosing by Venue

Your venue is the canvas; your colors are the paint. Fighting the existing colors of a venue is a common mistake.

• Vineyards & Wineries: Lean into the natural surroundings. Deep burgundies, sage greens, and dusty roses complement the vines and barrels without overpowering them.
• Industrial Lofts: These spaces (often brick and concrete) act as a blank slate. You can go bold with “Art Deco” gold and black, or soften the space with “Whimsical” hanging greenery and blush tones.
• Beach & Coastal: While blue is obvious, consider the sunset. Corals, peaches, and soft yellows look stunning against the blue backdrop of the ocean.

Choosing by Season

While you can technically use any color at any time, seasonality helps your wedding feel cohesive with nature.

Spring calls for renewal—think Lilac, Peach, and Sage. Summer allows for vibrancy—Citrus tones, Hot Pink, and Teal. Autumn demands warmth—Terracotta, Mustard, and Rust. Winter invites drama—Emerald, Navy, and Icy Silver.

How to Use the Generated Codes

When you click a color in the tool above, it copies a “Hex Code” (e.g., #D4AF37). This is the digital DNA of that color. You can send these codes to your graphic designer for invitations, or use a site like Pantone Connect to find the closest fabric match for your linens.

Start generating above and capture the perfect mood for your big day!