Wedding Colour Scheme Inspirations for the Rest of 2020
2020-07-21

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Colours play a big role in making the various elements of your wedding gel well and your entire wedding to stand out as a whole. From your venue decor and centrepieces to your evening gown rental and bridesmaid dresses, the colours set the stage for first impressions and overall mood and ambience. 

However, the best (and also possibly the worst) part about colours is that there are so many possible combinations that look absolutely stunning — how is a bride supposed to choose?! To help make 2020 no more difficult and worrisome than it already is, here’s a list of colour scheme inspirations that will hopefully help you to narrow down your choices: 

Cornflower blue, powder blue, and chartreuse

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Throw some spring into your step down the aisle — and to your wedding theme! This bright and cheery colour combo is ideal for outdoor wedding venues as it complements the surrounding greenery. Great for those who wish to step away from the usual pinks, these colours will set a whimsical and jovial mood for your wedding.

Sage, merlot, and peach

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Ideal for rustic fans, this theme is all about down-to-earth chic. It works best with venues that come with plenty of natural wood furnishings and dark walls, as the colours introduce a good splash of vibrancy without being too loud and in-the-face to an otherwise muted colour palette. You can also work with your wedding catering vendor to create desserts that match this colour theme.

Eggplant, navy, and gold

Rewind time and transform your wedding ballroom into a Gatsby-esque celebration filled with plenty of bubbly champagne and live jazz music! For more of that regal, old-world charm, throw in some metallic hues in the mix to accent the colour scheme. This can be incorporated into your table centrepieces (think candlesticks) or march-in (metallic or glittery confetti are an option)!

Mauves and wine red

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For those who love pink but want a more mature and sophisticated touch, try mauve. Various shades of mauve go exceedingly well with deep, wine reds, ensuring a sweet yet passionately romantic colour palette for the wedding. You may also tweak the shade of the red for a more serious or playful mood — whichever you fancy!

Yellow, poppy, and magenta

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As we’ve just passed 2020 midway, most of us would agree that the year has been a little gloomy. If you’re looking for a little perk-me-up for your wedding, this vibrant colour scheme will lighten up the mood for sure! Since these are striking, eye-catching hues, dress the rest of your wedding reception in neutrals, such as shades of white, brown, and cream. 

A good idea would be to use plain table linens, or simply let the natural wood of the tables show through. This can be applied to your wedding cake as well – a simple white base or a naked cake with lush decorative blooms in these bright colours will look deliciously stunning.