Even English playwright and poet Shakespeare cherished the romance and beauty the season brings: “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate…”
Nothing captures the love between two people quite like a summer wedding. Warmer temperatures, longer days, flowers abloom and memorable sunsets all paint a stunning image. Beautiful colors are everywhere! Now, imagine your wedding color palette to tie this scenery together.
Every couple dreams of the perfect wedding where each important detail matters right down to the stunning bridal earrings. Check out the perfect wedding colors to consider for your summer wedding.
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Color Tip #1. Buttercup
Summer weddings offer a delightful range of colors to work with. From vibrant shades to delicate pastels and everything in between, you can draw inspiration from nature and sunny summer days, such as yellows, blues, pinks, greens and oranges. You can also decide on your summer wedding palette to reflect the aesthetic or theme of your wedding event.
Buttercup is a classic summer wedding color that can imbue warmth and vibrancy into your celebration and deliver effortless elegance. A wash of yellow can create an uplifting vibe. Wedding planner Alex Moreau says that yellow gives “a lively inviting feeling.”
However, Moreau cautions that too much yellow can be overbearing. That’s why wedding colors are often paired with complementary shades (such as lavender or light blue) to balance the backdrop.
Color Tip #2. Blush
The sun-kissed warmth of summer ushers in shades like blush, baby pink and peach that emulate the season’s more delicate florals. Blush is all about femininity, romance and softness and is ideal for your summer wedding color. Add in a little mauve, and you can achieve a garden wedding scene.
Florals can truly enhance a wedding, from the bride’s bouquet to the lovely arrangements the bridesmaids carry to the church aisle and the reception later on. Roses are the most popular wedding flower. The good news is that roses attain their peak blossoms in June, so there are more fantastic rose shapes and options to choose from.
It’s no secret that wedding flowers can run up a hefty bill, but many couples still want an awesome wedding event and celebration. There are sensible ways to achieve a spectacular wedding, including choosing beautiful, affordable engagement rings. Who doesn’t want an emerald cut, a marquise or a hidden halo sparkler?
With a bit of imagination and compromise, you can decorate with wedding flowers on a budget and still find those beautiful summer wedding colors to enhance your occasion.
Color Tip #3. Hot Pink (and Green)
Talk about a tropical summer wedding paradise! Hot pink and green make a lush combination for the perfect wedding colors. Summer isn’t only about delicate, demure beauty or going with strictly traditional themes. Nature is full of vivid shades, and hot pink can bring fun and whimsy to your celebration. Your wedding photos will be especially memorable and striking to look at.
Wedding planners recommend adding lush green touches like fern fronds and big palm leaves throughout your wedding decor. This can evoke a sense of vitality and freshness and a carefree spirit. You can also step it up another level by including an accent shade such as purple or yellow.
Every wedding and reception is truly unique, and the colors you decide on for your summer wedding should be those you are attracted to and that display the mood you want to embrace on this most memorable day.
Color Tip #4. Light Blue
Light blue has a timeless appeal and versatility and is a wonderful shade for a summer wedding. It plays perfectly against many backdrops, including sophisticated indoor affairs to beachside ceremonies. Lifestyle expert Martha Stewart says that blue has an incredible range and can be modified for any kind of wedding style and easily incorporated into wedding decor. Imagine a sea of blue and white hydrangea pompoms decorating your reception! Hydrangeas offer luxurious fullness to arrangements.
Many couples choose light blue for their wedding event because it can exude a serene ambiance. Light blue looks fantastic from the bridesmaid dresses to the table linens and the invitations to the florals and even the wedding cake. The shade also works ideally for both daytime garden weddings and evening receptions. Add baby pink to the color palette and create a refined and contemporary look for your celebration.
Color Tip #5. Champagne
Many couples celebrate their wedding with champagne, and it’s a gorgeous, elegant shade for a summer wedding palette, too. Champagne is considered a neutral color but one with light-reflective quality. You can create an ethereal ambiance with unique lighting and a champagne backdrop.
Wedding planners recommend pairing champagne with shades of sand and sage for a timeless and natural effect. These colors can result in a serene, sophisticated atmosphere for your summer celebration. Your reception can feature simple but chic decor, including candles and garlands of baby’s breath.
If you want something even more shimmering, you can team champagne with metallic details of gold, silver, brass or copper at your wedding reception. Some examples here include patterned metallic tablecloths and gold leaf on desserts. You can also trade out traditional glassware and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks in stylish copper mugs.
Or perhaps, you would fancy wowing your guests with place settings that include gold cutlery, white plates with gold details and a gold tray as a charger plate.
The Most Romantic Time of the Year
It doesn’t matter if your summer wedding will be black-tie, super-casual, at the beach, indoors in a tiny chapel or at the mountain’s summit. The most important aspect to remember is to make it your own. Summertime is the most romantic season, and nature has “painted” many spectacular backdrops to inspire couples ready to say, “I do.” Choose your perfect wedding color, and shine in the summer sun!