Winter weddings-Calling all winter brides! Want to make your wedding seasonal without being overly festive? We’ve got some ideas for you! While there’s nothing wrong with a classic red and green, we understand if you’re looking for something a little more non-traditional so we put together seven different color palette ideas to inspire your winter wedding décor.
For some, we turned to magical winter scenery for inspiration. There are the blue undertones of freshly fallen snow and that rare crystal clear winter sky or the stormy grays of the more frequent gloomy days and winter blizzards rolling in. One is all magic and ice, while the other is more moody and earthy. And, of course, you can’t fail with a white-on-white palette that transforms your wedding into a modern winter wonderland.
Other palettes put a twist on subtle holiday elements. Instead of going all out with red, we suggest incorporating varying shades of red—from crimson to burgundy—of the color into your florals and tablescapes. Love evergreen accents? Pair them not with red, but with a sharp black to elevate winter’s dark side.
You can also take inspiration from warm barns and Christmas tree farms by keeping it simple with rustic neutrals like beige and ivory. Or turn to the opposite end of the spectrum and go bold with some glitz and glam—gold, copper, metallics, the works!
Here, are seven color themes for your winter weddings that are anything but overdone.
01 Winter Blues: Blue, Gray-Beige, and Metallic
Turn to winter weather for color inspiration. Elevate the blue of a clear winter sky and the dusty shadows of a blanket of snow in everything from tablescapes to ceremony backdrops. Add a few metallic notes here and there for a bit of extra magic.
This tablescape elevates winter rustic romance, combining gauzy linens in robin’s egg blue with mercury votives and wood accents.
This unique winter weddings ceremony setting is a masterpiece thanks to a trio of oversized abstract canvases. Watercolors in wintry shades of blue and gray evoke a stormy snow day, balanced by the warm ambiance of flickering candles.
Tie a bouquet of classic white roses and dried wheat together with a cobalt-hued ribbon for an elegant touch.
We love a wedding idea that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Roll up blankets in varying shades of blue so guests can keep warm during your nuptials.
Blankets also double as favors, so be sure your guests take them home after the reception!
02 Rustic Neutrals: White, Ivory, and Taupe
From dried leaves and bare trees to frozen prairies and cozy barns, a neutral palette pays homage to winter’s pastoral side. Think mangers and farmhouses to influence those rustic vibes, from wooden banquet tables and burlap accents to weathered structures and organic bouquets.
Rose gold ferns, white orchids, and dried hydrangeas combine for a natural bouquet full of organic textures that looks like it was plucked straight from the woods. Heighten the look with a velvet taupe ribbon.
How picture-perfect is a larger-than-life frame fashioned out of greenery and white roses? A weathered gazebo adds a vintage touch to this romantically rustic ceremony.
Freshen up beige linens with a sprig of greenery and a sweet floral. Gilded flatware lends a dash of glam to an otherwise bucolic setting.
Burlap linens, wooden banquet tables, and white tapered candles are equal parts cozy and inviting in this farm-inspired reception. Add a runner of greenery for a pop of color.
03 Black Tie Elegance: Black, Gold, and Greenery
Black doesn’t need to be dark and dreary. On the contrary, it looks sophisticated when paired with gilded accents and festive when coupled with touches of evergreen. It’s upscale meets rustic, with a dash of holiday glitz—the perfect seasonal combination.
Black invitations with gold-foiled typography are both modern and moody. We especially love the gold-foiled brushstrokes at the top of the invite for an artsy vibe.
Add warmth to black ceremony seating with aisle markers fashioned out of greenery, floating candles, and pinecones.
Macaroons and gold-drip fondant look deliciously sweet in this edgy cake. Spray paint a tree stump in black to keep with the mood.
Rustic has never looked so sophisticated as it does in this table setting. Black linens and gold mercury candles carry an elevated air next to wood plate chargers and a forest-inspired centerpiece of greenery and antlers.
04 Berry Tones: Crimson, Merlot, and Burgundy
Turn Christmas red on its head with a moody palette of berry-toned hues. From wine to ruby, various shades of red go off-the-beaten holiday path by adding dimension and texture. A great way to achieve this look is by combining similar seasonal blooms.
A richly hued bouquet in burgundy and red looks showstopping against a white wedding dress. This bride topped it off with a lace wrap cut from her mother’s wedding dress.
Adorn a circular arch with lush greenery and crimson and white blooms for an industrial look that’s freshened up with a garden touch.
Give golden cocktails a splash of color with a sugar-frosted trio of berries. Complete its festive feel with an evergreen leaf.
Wine-colored linens and ruby-hued centerpieces speak to the holidays in a subdued way. Accent tablescape with pinecones and swaths of greenery for that winter feel.
05 Gilded Glam: Gold, Copper, and Brass
Bring out the glitz and glam with all things gold for a New Year’s Eve wedding. Ditch the classic sparkle and instead opt for metallic finishes, from plate ware to centerpieces. We especially love this look when it’s infused with a bit of celestial inspiration from a twinkling winter night sky.
Greet guests using a gilded antique mirror that elicits an old-world romance vibe. If you can’t find one, it’s an easy DIY—pick up any mirror with a vintage frame along with a can of copper metallic spray paint.
The tablescape often steals the focus when it comes to the centerpiece, but don’t forget about what could go above. Overhead centerpieces like dangling metal 3D stars can make quite the statement. In this case, it’s a celestial one.
Copper escort cards are way more fun than traditional paper ones. Emblazon small sheets of metallic copper with each guests’ name and pop it into a matching geometric holder for an edgy look slightly reminiscent of a meteorite.
Go for gold on gold by mixing Champagne coupes and twinkle lights. We love the idea of a Champagne tower in lieu of a traditional wedding cake or toast.
06 Stormy Grays: Concrete, Slate, and Charcoal
A winter storm has never looked as wonderful as it does evoke in your color palette. From drip cakes to stone place cards, shades of grey have an earthy vibe. Who knew the colors of post-snow slush could evoke such beauty?
The wispy brushstrokes on this modern grey drip cake call to mind a winter storm rolling in. White icing and matching flowers lighten the look, while clusters of blackberries and eucalyptus keep with the sultry vibes.
Think texture when it comes to naming cards. Hand-painting names on small stone slabs bring unexpected earthy vibes to the table.
Boho brides, these agate-inspired invitations are for you. Pair them with minimalist type to let the geode print have its moment.
Charcoal grays create a romantically bohemian tablescape when paired with gold-plated wine glasses and ruby carnations.
07 Winter Wonderland: White on White
Send guests walking into a winter wonderland with an all-white wedding. Let falling snowflakes and icicles guide your vision here, from lucite seating to classic white cakes.
Don’t be afraid to add in dashes of wintergreen for a few random pops of color. The ultimate look will be modern and timeless.
An all-white winter weddings ceremony is stark and stunning. Acrylic chairs and white-flowered trees that appear as if covered in snow give this winter-inspired setting a modern feel, perfect for a city wedding.
Classic meets contemporary in this cake display. A traditional three-tiered white wedding cake is reinvented when set against a backdrop of frosted leaves and a glowing neon sign.
White escort cards with a small splash of color in leafy details are timeless and elegant. The bride was inspired by her winter garden wedding set at Lake.
You’ll look purely angelic carrying a bouquet of all-white roses and baby’s breath against a white wedding dress. Not only does the look evoke winter magic, but it’s also a total classic.
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