Choosing your wedding colours is one of those exciting early planning moments that makes everything feel real. But once you’ve picked your palette — whether it’s a beautiful sage and blush combo, rich rust and cream, or seasonal navy and gold — the big question becomes ‘how do you actually carry it through the entire wedding without it feeling forced or overdone?’
The trick? Thoughtful, balanced design. So, let’s talk about how to make your colour palette shine across décor, fashion, and of course — your wedding stationery!
Start With Your “Hero” Colour(s)
Every strong palette has one or two anchor colours — the ones that really represent your vibe. Maybe it's a moody burgundy or a soft dusty blue. These hero shades are what you’ll see most often throughout the day, so make sure they’re colours you really love (and that photograph well).
Your wedding stationery is the perfect place to introduce this colour early — think save-the-dates or invitations with touches of your main tones through typography, envelope liners, wax seals, or floral illustrations. Not only will they look incredible, but it will give your guests an exciting glimpse into your wedding style!
Bring it into Fashion
Bridal parties don’t need to be matchy-matchy. In fact, we love seeing mix-and-match dresses in varying shades of your palette — it looks elevated and makes it easier for your crew to find something they love. Plus it is so on trend!
Ties, pocket squares, shoes, even nail polish can subtly reflect your colours without screaming ‘this is our theme’. The bouquet, hair accessories, or even a fun pop of colour on your shoes are also creative ways to tie in your tones.
Let Florals Do the Heavy Lifting
Florals are one of the easiest, and dare we say most beautiful, ways to bring your colours to life. Work with your florist to include blooms that match or complement your palette, and don't be afraid of including greenery or neutrals to balance out the colour.
TIP: If you’ve already picked your stationery colours, send your florist a sample. It will help everything feel cohesive when your florals echo the shades from your invitation suite or signage.
Décor & Details: It’s All in the Layers
Linens, charger plates, candles, signage, and even lounge furniture — all are places where your palette can come to life. The key here is restraint. You don’t want to drench every surface in your hero colour. Instead, use your strongest shades sparingly and layer in softer, complementary accents for a more sophisticated look.
One of our favourite looks? Using your hero colours for stationery, key on the day signage, and smaller details, and letting your florals, venue lighting, and finishing details such as fabrics bring in more depth and warmth.
Bring it Full Circle
Want a truly polished look? Make sure your day-of stationery, including menus, name place cards, and welcome signs ties back to your original invitation suite. Even if you tweak the layout or materials, keeping your fonts, colours, or graphic elements consistent brings everything together in the most seamless way.
Your colour palette is more than just ‘prettiness’. It’s the thread that ties your day together. Whether you are big on bold hues, or you love softer pastel tones; when done right, your use of colour makes everything feel intentional, elegant, and uniquely you.
For more wedding colour inspo, check out our social pages for seasonal palette ideas!
