X Gorgeous Spring Wedding Colors & Color Palettes

First things first: Make sure that your wedding has a theme that will tie all the details and decorations together. Your spring wedding theme can be as simple or as complicated as you want. Some couples choose a theme that’s basically just a color palette and an overall wedding aesthetic they'd like to convey — formal, bohemian, romantic, rustic, etc. Some couples go all-out with elaborate themes that get incorporated into every single aspect of the day, from hair and makeup to the playlist bumping in the limo as they escape from their reception and into their happily-ever-after. Once you decide the overall theme of your big day, a color palette will usually fall naturally into place.

A wedding that’s truly memorable tells the story of the couple and community. When you're deciding on a theme to inform your spring wedding color palette, consider including some element that reflects your unique love story.

For example, if you met in Paris or plan to go there on your honeymoon, you might choose Paris as your theme and decorate with colors that reflect the city: think muted, neutral colors like rose, slate gray, and ivory — and maybe add a pop of deep red or french blue if a vintage vibe is your style. Or maybe you both enjoy old movies, in which case a black-and-white color scheme might be just the thing. Again, a bright red accent can work nicely here, or maybe a soft dusty rose — both are romantic, classic, and will lend your spring wedding colors a touch of effortless glamor that will entice your guests.

Try to draw your color inspiration from the wedding space itself — if your venue is landscaped with daffodils, for example, choose colors that go nicely with yellow (purples, bold greens, etc.). If you decide to go with an indoor venue such as an art gallery or hotel, look for a space that includes paintings that feel like spring, whether they’re actual florals or simply paintings that incorporate some bright and light colors.

Venues: Gardens, Ballrooms, Private Estates

This playful palette is one that we predict to be trending all year, but works especially well for springtime nuptials. There are plenty of ways to incorporate these cheerful, romantic colors into the details of your big day — from showstopping florals to punchy table linens and mix-and-match bridesmaids dresses.

Venues: Garden, Ballroom, Museum, Greenhouse

The key to getting this palette right is to pick shades of turquoise and melon that are slightly desaturated — this will keep them from competing with each other and will lend a vintage flair to your big day that is at once sweet and sophisticated. We love the idea of pairing this palette with embroidered details for guests to take home as favors.

Venues: Ballroom, Garden, Museum

Lavender doesn’t have to come across as overly feminine — and this palette proves it. Bright orangey-yellow marigold will really pop against more muted shades of lavender, khaki, and olive green. Decorate tables with taupe tablecloths and lavender or olive napkins, and then go wild with a mix of cheerful yellow flowers to create the perfect balance.

Venues: Ballrooms, Restaurants, Libraries, Museums

Don’t feel the need to limit yourself to pretty pastels when it comes to picking out your spring wedding colors! A rich, moody mix of deep blues and bold reds, tempered by on-season rose tones will create a beautiful backdrop for a glamorous wedding day.

Venues: Churches, Barns, Country Clubs, Gardens

This palette is a springtime classic for a reason: it is versatile, sweet, and just traditional enough to work for most couples. We love putting a slightly western, retro-spin on it by opting for shades that are slightly desaturated, which — when paired with details inspired by the '60s, ‘70s, or even ‘80s, — can help your guests feel like they’ve stepped into a vintage film photograph.

Venues: Botanical Gardens, Hotels, Ballrooms, Museums

For a thoroughly modern — and delightfully unexpected — spring wedding color palette, go with this cheerful combination. Set to be one of the biggest colors of the year, lime green makes an impact even when used in small doses (so don’t be intimidated!). Think accents on stationery and signage, napkins at your reception, and ribbons tied around bouquets.

Venues: Ballrooms, Outdoor Tents, Gardens

Think of this palette as a springtime twist on the traditional white wedding, perfect for black-tie or even white-tie affairs. To keep things feeling sophisticated, stick to classic white (or cream) linens and place settings, and incorporate the remaining colors as accents — think tulips with vibrant green stems paired with roses in a barely-there yellow hue and dusk trim on napkins or as your something blue.

Venues: Desert, Garden, Ranch

Though more colorful weddings came back into style a few years ago — and are a trend we expect to continue over the next few years — couples with a more neutral aesthetic don’t need to feel left behind! For an updated take on the neutral wedding trend, opt for a palette of tonal, warm colors that are so desaturated that they almost appear neutral. We love doing this with warm pinks and oranges to create a soft, romantic atmosphere at desert, garden, and ranch weddings.

Venues: Library, Ballroom, Museum, Estate

This palette feels very Bridgerton-inspired — making it perfect for more opulent and architecturally rich venues like historic buildings or private estates. We love the idea of using pistachio as the focal point of the decor by incorporating it into table linens and bridal party outfits (and the walls of your venue, if you’re really lucky!). Then, use white, mauve, and gold as supporting players.

Venues: Botanical Garden, Mountain Resort, Lake

Inspired by rainy spring evenings, this moody palette is perfect for a March or early April wedding. Incorporate the muted tones into decor like tapered candles, table linens, and florals — and then inject a bit of extra drama with pops of midnight and glittering gold.

Venues: Botanical Garden, Chic Hotel, Museum

Pink and green are an iconic color combination — and one that is perfect for spring weddings. To keep things feeling grown-up, opt for a dark hunter green and a clear, but not overly bright, pink. Build playful bouquets around the two tones, dress bridesmaids in pink and groomsmen in green, and make tablecloths that incorporate both shades as an unexpected focal point of your reception space. Then, layer on rose gold as an accent to up the glam factor just a little bit.

Venues: Rose Gardens, Ballrooms, Country Clubs

For a more classic take on the pink-and-green color scheme, pick a wedding palette inspired by rose gardens in bloom. The key to keeping this palette fresh is to use it in a way that feels organic and artfully undone — think unstructured floral arrangements with wild red and pink roses paired with ranunculus, anemones, and plenty of leafy greens, olive green linens with raw edges, and rich wood furniture to tie the space together.

Venues: Beach, Country Club, Garden

This palette is equal parts cheerful, preppy, and classic — making it a winner for many different types of wedding celebrations. We particularly love it for daytime weddings and outdoor venues later in the season, so the fresh colors can play off the landscaping of your venue and bright blue skies.

Venues: Restaurants, Ballrooms, Museums, Resorts

Bold and fun, this is the perfect spring wedding color palette for the maximalist couple, as well as couples looking to honor Indian wedding traditions (it is common for Indian brides to wear intricate dresses in bright pink). To really do this palette justice, don’t be afraid to lean into it as much as possible — incorporate it into your wardrobe, into oversized bouquets, table linens, colorful candles, and as hanging installations of florals or lanterns in your reception space.

Venues: Botanical Gardens, Historic Estates, Country Clubs

Embrace the season with this purple-on-purple color palette. While you could keep this palette more contained to floral arrangements and bridesmaids' dresses, we love the idea of treating lavender as a neutral and using it as a base throughout your big day. Swap out white table linens for the palest lavender you can find, dress groomsmen in pale lavender shirts, and then layer on more saturated shades of violet and pink to bring energy to the space.

Venues: Gardens, Private Estates, Historic Buildings

Traditional, but certainly not boring, this color palette calls to mind English country estates and rolling fields of lavender — making it perfect for weddings that will take place on historic properties or in botanical gardens. To preserve the classic essence of the palette, keep cream as your main color and use baby blue, green, and violet as accent shades to be tucked into bouquets or small details like ribbons or trim on linens. We also love how this palette looks when paired with wedding invitations and stationery that feature custom crests and hand-drawn illustrations.

Venues: Botanical Garden, Castle, Ballroom

While similar in essence to the last palette, this combination of colors has a more whimsical, storybook flair — making it perfect for couples taking inspiration from fairy tales for their wedding. Lean into the soft fantasy feeling by incorporating it into stationery rich with illustrations, vintage plates and table linens in floral patterns, and lots of lush pastel florals.

Venues: Botanical Gardens, Museums, Rooftops

Tying the knot in early spring means that there is always a chance of lingering winter weather making for a chilly and gray wedding day. This palette embraces the mercurial nature of the earliest days of the season and can help your decor feel perfectly placed for transitional weather. Use slate gray for bridesmaid dresses, groomsmen suits, chargers, and even pillar candles in your centerpieces. Then add lightness and dimension to your decor with floral arrangements that contrast mauve and blush pink with rich burgundy or dark fuchsia accents.

Venues: Backyards, Gardens, Museums, Beach

This is another palette that embraces cloudy spring days. But, unlike the color scheme we just discussed, it takes a lighter approach. A beautiful and sophisticated way to do pastels, think about incorporating these colors in a way that feels balanced — try to use a proportional mix of dove gray and pastel blue on your tables, for example, and then use peachy pink and light yellows to brighten everything up.

Venues: Museum, Hotel, Vineyard

Unexpected and ultra-chic, this color palette is perfect for venues that have strong architectural details like museums or galleries, design-led hotels, and the indoor reception areas of Wineries. The key to getting this color palette right is to use grape as a punchy accent and do your best to find shades of coral, peach, and honeydew that are all in the same shade, which will help lend them a more monochromatic, neutral feel.