Choosing your wedding colour palette is one of the most exciting parts of planning your wedding. Your colours help shape the overall look and feel of the day, influencing everything from your florals and stationery to your table settings, signage and bridesmaid dresses.
But with endless inspiration available, choosing just a few colours can quickly become overwhelming.
The good news? There are no strict rules. The best wedding colour palette is one that works beautifully with your venue, complements your overall wedding style and, most importantly, feels like you.
Here are some of our favourite wedding colour palette ideas and our tips for choosing yours.
1. White, Green and Neutral
You really can’t go wrong with a classic combination of white, green and neutral tones.
Think crisp white florals, fresh greenery, natural linen, warm neutrals and plenty of candlelight. It’s timeless, elegant and works beautifully across almost any wedding style.
You can keep this palette minimal and modern or introduce different textures and shades to create a softer, more romantic look.
Perfect for: Garden weddings, winery weddings, modern venues and classic celebrations.
2. Blush, Peach and Soft Pink
Blush and peach tones are perfect for creating a soft and romantic wedding without everything feeling overly traditional.
Rather than choosing one exact shade of pink, layer different tones such as blush, peach, dusty pink and soft cream.
This also gives your florist more flexibility to work with seasonal flowers while maintaining your overall colour palette.
Perfect for: Spring weddings, garden venues and romantic celebrations.
3. Red, Burgundy and Deep Pink
For something a little bolder, deeper reds, burgundy and pink can create an incredible statement.
Layering several shades gives the design more depth and prevents one colour from becoming too dominant.
Pair rich florals with softer table settings, neutral linen and plenty of candlelight for a sophisticated and romantic look.
Perfect for: Autumn and winter weddings, evening receptions and statement styling.
4. Butter Yellow and Soft Blue
Butter yellow and soft blue is a beautiful combination for couples wanting something fresh, playful and a little unexpected.
You could introduce yellow through your florals and bring blue into your stationery, linen or table settings. White and cream can then be used throughout to balance the stronger colours.
Perfect for: Spring and summer weddings, garden celebrations and relaxed outdoor venues.
5. Terracotta, Peach and Warm Neutrals
Warm earthy tones work beautifully for Western Australian weddings.
Terracotta, peach, caramel, rust and warm cream create a relaxed palette that complements natural landscapes, timber and outdoor settings.
Rather than using terracotta everywhere, consider introducing the stronger shades through smaller details and balancing them with plenty of softer neutrals.
Perfect for: Country weddings, winery venues, outdoor celebrations and autumn weddings.
6. Soft Pastels
Can’t choose just one colour? You don’t have to.
A mixed pastel wedding palette can bring together soft pink, lilac, blue, peach, yellow and green.
The key is choosing shades with a similar softness. This allows you to introduce lots of colour while still creating a cohesive overall design.
Perfect for: Spring weddings, garden venues and romantic celebrations.
7. Bright and Bold Colours
If neutrals aren’t your thing, embrace colour.
Bright pink, orange, red, yellow, purple and blue can all work beautifully together when there is a clear styling direction tying everything together.
Florals are a great place to introduce bold colour, while stationery, candles, napkins and signage can pick up smaller shades throughout the design.
A colourful wedding can still feel sophisticated. It’s all about finding the right balance.
Perfect for: Modern weddings, summer celebrations and couples wanting something fun and full of personality.
8. Black, White and Green
For something timeless with a modern edge, black, white and green is hard to beat.
Black stationery, furniture or smaller styling details create contrast against white florals and table settings, while greenery helps soften the overall look.
You can keep this combination very minimal or introduce lots of texture and florals for something more romantic.
Perfect for: Modern venues, contemporary weddings and classic celebrations.
How Do You Choose Your Wedding Colour Palette?
Before deciding on your colours, start with your wedding venue.
Look at the colours, materials and surroundings already within the space. Is there lots of greenery? Warm timber? Stone? Neutral walls? Dark flooring?
Your wedding styling needs to work with your venue, so choosing colours that complement the existing surroundings can make the entire design feel much more cohesive.
Next, consider the season. You don’t have to follow traditional seasonal colours, but the time of year can influence which flowers are available and how certain colours work within your setting.
Finally, think about how you want your wedding to feel.
Do you want something romantic and timeless? Bright and playful? Modern and minimal? Relaxed and natural?
Once you’ve established the overall feeling you want to create, choosing your colours becomes much easier.
Your Colours Don’t Have to Match Perfectly
One of the biggest mistakes we see couples make is trying to match every element to one exact shade.
Your bridesmaid dresses don’t need to perfectly match your napkins, which don’t need to perfectly match your stationery or flowers.
In fact, using different shades within the same colour family can create a much more layered and considered wedding design.
Instead of choosing one or two exact colours, think of your wedding palette as a collection of complementary shades.
Don’t Forget About Texture
Colour is only one part of creating a beautiful wedding design.
Texture can completely change how a colour palette feels.
For example, a neutral palette could combine linen, timber, glassware, candles and soft florals to create depth without introducing lots of additional colours.
This is particularly important if you’re working with a simple or neutral colour scheme. Layering different materials and finishes will help the overall design feel intentional rather than flat.
Wedding Styling in Perth
At Confetti + Co, we love taking an initial idea and turning it into a complete wedding design.
Our Perth wedding styling and design service considers everything from your colour palette and florals to furniture, stationery, table settings, signage and all the finer details that bring the overall look together.
Whether you already have a Pinterest board overflowing with inspiration or have absolutely no idea where to begin, our team can help create a cohesive wedding design that feels completely yours.