Recently, my amazing nephew got engaged to an incredible woman, and I couldn’t be happier for them. So we are soon heading off to Greece to celebrate their big day!
Naturally, my conversation with the soon-to-be bride quickly turned to wedding details, and one of the first things she shared was their color palette: pink, orange, and blue. A vibrant array of colors, perfectly suited for a Mediterranean setting.
So, this got me thinking about flowers, and what color palettes are popular this year. With a little inspiration from Greece, here are five wedding color palettes that I am loving this season:
① Pink, Orange & Blue
Of course, I have to start with the palette that inspired this post.
Pink, orange, and blue feels made for a Mediterranean wedding. The orange and pink pick up the colors of the sunset and bougainvillea, while blue brings in the sea and sky.
For flowers, think pink peonies, orange garden roses and ranunculus, coral cosmos, blue delphinium and nigella, bright bougainvillea, and olive branches to create a joyful Mediterranean mix inspired by the colors of Greece.
What I especially love about this palette is that it doesn’t feel overly coordinated. There are different shades of pink, several tones of orange, and touches of blue woven throughout.
It feels happy. And shouldn’t a wedding feel exactly that way?
② Ivory, Celery Green & Eucalyptus
If you love neutrals but want something fresher than the traditional white-and-green wedding, this is such a beautiful direction.
Ivory, celery green, and eucalyptus create a soft, natural palette without feeling washed out.
Ivory roses, soft green hydrangea, delicate white astilbe, eucalyptus, and olive branches create a fresh, layered take on the classic green-and-white wedding bouquet.
I love this palette for a garden, vineyard, estate, or coastal wedding where you want the flowers to complement the surroundings rather than compete with the setting.
It’s quiet and elegant, but still has plenty of personality.
③ Plum Noir, Cool Blue & Champagne
An unexpected combination but mirrors what we saw on the runways this year.
Deep plum paired with cool blue and soft champagne is dramatic without feeling too dark.
Rich plum peonies and ranunculus look beautiful alongside blue hydrangeas and delphinium. Then champagne or creamy ivory roses soften everything and keep the palette romantic.
I especially love this for an evening wedding. Imagine these colors on long dinner tables with beautiful glassware, warm candlelight, and subtle gold accents.
It feels sophisticated, but still a little unexpected.
④ Cool Blue, Peach & Eucalyptus
There’s something about blue and peach that just works.
The blue feels fresh and crisp, while peach adds warmth and romance. Add eucalyptus and soft ivory, and suddenly you have a palette that feels effortless rather than overly styled.
For flowers, I’d use blue delphinium, peach garden roses, peach ranunculus, ivory roses, small white flowers, and plenty of eucalyptus.
This would be beautiful for a spring or summer garden wedding, but I also love it for a coastal celebration.
It’s soft without being overly pastel and colorful without being too bold.
⑤ Terracotta, Peach & Blush
Warm wedding colors are still very much with us, but I think they’re becoming a little softer.
Instead of a heavily rust-colored palette, I’m loving terracotta mixed with peach, blush, and warm ivory.
Think peach and terracotta dahlias, garden roses, ranunculus, blush flowers, and olive greenery.
The colors remind me of that beautiful moment just before sunset when everything takes on a warm golden glow.
It would be gorgeous for a late-summer wedding, an outdoor dinner, or another Mediterranean-inspired celebration.
What Are Couples Moving Away From?
I don’t think any color is ever truly “out.” If you have always dreamed of an all-white wedding, you should absolutely have one. If you favor bright colors, then embrace it!
What does seem to be changing is the idea that a wedding needs to have two perfectly matched colors carried through every single detail.
Instead, couples are choosing a family of colors.
Rather than simply “pink and blue,” it might be coral, blush, raspberry, powder blue, cornflower, and a touch of orange. The colors work together, but they don’t necessarily match.
And I think that’s what makes these newer palettes feel so beautiful. They look more collected, more natural, and ultimately, more personal.
Maybe your colors come from the flowers that were in your grandmother’s garden. Maybe they’re inspired by the landscape surrounding your venue. Or maybe, like my nephew and his fiancée, you’re getting married somewhere as beautiful as Greece and simply letting the setting lead the way.
The Power of Color
The right palette doesn’t simply decorate a wedding. It sets the mood and reflects the setting.
Whether couples are embracing Mediterranean brights, rich jewel tones, fresh greens, or soft romantic pairings, one thing is clear: weddings are becoming much more confident with color.
This year, couples aren’t playing it safe. They’re choosing colors with intention, mixing shades in unexpected ways, and creating celebrations that feel distinctly their own.
And I’m all for it. Bring on the color, the unexpected combinations, and weddings that feel every bit as joyful as the people celebrating them.
