Some of the most vital details of your celebration are your wedding colours. They have the power to set the tone for the whole day, which is particularly important by today’s standards, when in the last several months weddings have had to take on many different (and unexpected) forms. When it comes to affecting the mood and look of your wedding, a colour palette can go a long way, even if it is a microwedding, Zoom wedding, or elopement. Your colour scheme is one of the first things you’ll want to finalise if you’re in the process of planning your wedding, as it influences everything from the invitations to the decor, attire, and flower arrangements. Wondering where to begin with? For the inside scoop on the 2021 wedding colours that will be trending in the months to come, we asked industry experts.
The short one: there are light and uplifting colours in it. Ashley Lachney, owner and lead planner of Alston Mayger Events in Kelso, Washington, says, “I think couples are taking a break from ‘moderate’ celebrations and seeing new life breathed into weddings with pale blues, sage greens, and (of course) classic ivory.” “Colors take a more muted stance, so through photos, we get that really light and airy feeling.”
And if what you had in mind is bright, unique wedding colours that make a statement, you are in luck. Jawana Onieé, owner and principal designer of Onieé’s Engagements in Greensboro, North Carolina, says: “There will also be an increase in bold colours that have traditionally not been popular, such as yellow.” She also expects to see the return of shimmering metallic tones, such as rose gold and copper, which for all kinds of pallets are versatile accent colours.
Here are the wedding colours for 2021 that you can expect to see next year everywhere (maybe even at your own wedding!).
Blue powder
For 2021 wedding colours, pretty powder blue will return to the mix, and the best part is that this colour is season-less and versatile for all types of aesthetics. It is practically impossible to go wrong with this pastel tone, from ultra-formal ballroom weddings to laid-back rustic dinners. It’s saturated enough to stand in an otherwise neutral palette on its own, but if you want to pair it with another statement colour, such as pink or yellow, it won’t be overpowering. Using details like bouquet ribbons, shoes, flowers (delphinium and hydrangeas, for starters), or even a pop of blue eyeshadow, incorporate powder blue into your wedding colours.
Lavender and Lilac
Purple is another fashionable wedding colour that we expect to see refreshed by 2021. Lighter versions of this hue, specifically lilac and lavender, are on our radar instead of dark plum and amethyst, some of the most popular wedding colours in the coming months. Both are whimsical yet advanced (and beautifully complement each other), making this pairing a stylish choice for garden weddings and springtime celebrations.
Orange papaya
Papaya orange is one of the 2021 wedding colours that we’re most excited about right now. Hear us out on this one, if you’re not quite convinced yet. Orange tones (especially dark orange and rust) have continued to grow in popularity for bohemian and rustic weddings over the last couple of years. With a slightly more playful vibe, this pastel alternative is just as unique and eye-catching. Think of papaya orange for tropical wedding themes, beach elopements, or any summer event, as the new accent colour. The colour palette is an instant mood-booster when you pair it with other vibrant hues, like fuchsia, lime, and teal.
Call us nostalgic, but we can’t wait to see more of them in 2021 and we’re so into these fun, bold wedding colours. It’s not about a single colour for this trend, but rather a set of colours that create a rainbow-style palette, perhaps one inspired by your favourite Caboodles case or windbreaker colour block. Cherry red, fuchsia, cerulean, teal, and purple are some of the colours that you can use for your ’90s-inspired colour scheme. For other wedding trends, such as balloon backdrops, neon signs, and ombré floral arrangements, these bright hues are an excellent match.
Green Matcha
When it comes to wedding colours, green is already an unsung hero (just think of how many trendy floral arrangements and bouquets rely on leafy greenery), and it will have its own moment to shine in 2021. But lighter greens will also come into play instead of the dark emerald and juniper tones that give off a moody vibe. We have been planning more greens lately, to name a few, hunter, mint, and sage. We just love this masculine yet feminine colour,’ says Erica Trombetti of Newport, Rhode Island’s Infinite Events. Brighter greens will give your wedding colour palette an energetic and fresh feel, but you can also use them to create a bohemian-chic look. Colors such as matcha green, olive, and pistachio are directly out of the 1970s, and are ideal for achieving a retro-cool effect.
Neutral Earthy Wedding Colors
You’ll be relieved to know that neutral wedding colours are still on track to be extremely popular in 2021, if bright palettes aren’t your thing. For wedding decor and attire, colours such as ivory, taupe, grey, and cream will be trendy, but they will also be a huge trend for floral arrangements. It seems to be quite popular as of late to use all-white flowers in a natural, organic fashion, and we have had a lot of customers request black and white colour palettes with nudes of earth tone as accents,” says Brooke Avishay of Orange Blossom Special Events in Van Nuys, California.” Texture becomes more important than ever when you’re working with a neutral wedding colour palette, as it will keep the monochromatic tones from falling flat. Accentuate these 2021 wedding colours for a minimalist, chic look with details such as dried flowers, pampas grass, and bleached greenery.
Yellow from Tuscany
This hue is in the running for the boldest wedding colour of 2021, last but definitely not least. Even the smallest dose of yellow packs a punch, and because it’s not a traditional colour for a wedding, it’s perfect for couples who want to create a luxurious and unique palette. We call it Tuscany yellow because the rich golden tones of this specific shade will immediately give a warm, sun-kissed feeling to your wedding aesthetic, ideal for eliciting visions of a European pastoral setting, even if you can not be there in person.
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