Trending 2025 Wedding Colors to Watch Out For

Your choice of wedding colors defines every wedding decision to be made. It sounds like an overstatement, but when you think about it - whether you’re brainstorming invitation designs or browsing inspiration for floral arrangements, what’s the one factor that will help you narrow down the options? The chosen color scheme! It’s a significant wedding element that can be figured out when you know what’s hot & trending. Luckily, our recent edit covers the top colors in wedding trends in 2025. Scroll to find out.

1. Chocolate & Champagne

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Both chocolate and champagne have enjoyed their fair share of popularity in the wedding space, and their appeal will only surge in 2025. Individually, they will be favored, but it's their combination radiating an earth-tone elegance that will be a popular wedding color scheme the next year. 

Inherently, this color scheme will bring nature-inspired elements to your wedding without going boho or casual. A solid choice for those who want grace and modernity in their fete that grounds and uplifts at the same time. Infuse them in your invitation suite, bridesmaid dresses, or the table decor in the reception area, this color combination will look gorgeous almost anywhere. 

2. Rust/Terracotta & Sage

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Rust and terracotta are still in trend and will pop up everywhere, from fashion to home interiors and of course, weddings! The warm hue was a fresh take on the neutral browns and the same parallel can be drawn to the rise of sage green. Together, the pair is all set to take over the wedding themes and color palettes. This time, not just as a moody fall aesthetic, but in fresh spring and summer nuptials as well. Terracotta and sage green will add warmth, freshness, and elegance to the ceremony arches, welcome displays, and reception centerpieces. The selection is also a great pick for the invitations, both as a design element and as a way to give guests a sneak peek into the wedding aesthetic.

3. Emerald & Gold

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Among the trending wedding colors of 2025, the combination of emerald green and gold is the perfect pick for brides looking for something glamorous and elegant for their big day. Emerald reminds us of lush forests, verdant hills, and sparkling emerald stones. Gold brings forth the picture of gorgeous golden jewelry and shimmering sunsets. Together, they create a magical atmosphere that’s equal parts soothing and graceful. 

Moreover, this one-of-a-kind wedding palette doesn’t have to be limited to just a two-toned aesthetic. Add accents of blush to enhance the romance in the air, ivory to elevate the grace, and metallic tones to boost the depth of the colors. The rich palette impresses in a multitude of ways, and exudes uniqueness when experimented with a creative flair.

4. Sage & Blush 

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For a cheerful, refreshing, and bright wedding theme, go for the pairing of sage green and blush wedding colors. The soft and muted tones of sage complement the subtle romantic vibe of blush well, creating a natural and lively atmosphere. This color scheme is also a perfect fit for many wedding themes like garden, romantic, art deco, geometric, and modern. If you want just one primary color for the wedding, then you can also choose either sage green or blush as the primary hue and employ the other one as an accent. Combine with green foliage for a charming and delicate atmosphere on your big day. 

5. Rose Gold & Blush

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Talk about romantic, chic, and elegant, and the combination of rose gold and blush pink can’t fail you. It’s a wedding color scheme that’s popular for spring and small weddings but infused creatively can also become a wonderful choice for rustic fall celebrations. Dark green accents can also make this palette perfect for a winter soiree, adding a cozy touch to the charming hues. 

Ideas surrounding this color scheme are endless too. Starting right with rose gold wedding rings and invitation suites to table decor and bridesmaid dresses, the palette can elevate any of your wedding elements with ease. 

6. Taupe

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If you’re looking to radiate chic luxury on your wedding day, taupe is a great wedding color to add to your palette. It’s soothing, and organic, and elevates the aesthetic without being loud. Pair it with the right colors and you can create the vibe you want. Burgundy and taupe, for example, create a natural rustic effect without doing much. On the other hand, taupe with white or cream is an excellent choice for elegant affairs. 

Despite its monochromatic nature, taupe can also add dimension and texture to the wedding details. Think taupe-colored sugar flowers on an otherwise white cake or pampas grass with white tea roses on the entrance to captivate the guests from the get-go!

7. Lilac

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Lilac’s romantic nature will be greatly favored in 2025. It will be the main hue in the spring and summer weddings but will go back to the accents in color schemes in fall and winter. Some lilac combinations to consider are lilac + lavender + silver, lilac + shades of pink, or lilac + gold + dark green accents. One thing about lilac is there’s no such thing as too much of it. You can go overboard with the shade and it will still look subtle and timeless. The versatile nature ensures anyone or anything looks good with it.

Some lilac wedding color ideas are bridesmaid lilac dresses, groomsmen coordinating in lilac tie, lilac flowers on the aisle with a white runner, or hanging reception decor in gorgeous lilac and gold hues. It will blend seamlessly into any of your wedding elements.

8. Black & White

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The black and white wedding colors are contemporary classics. Their unique combination is simple yet magnificent, modern yet timeless, and lucid yet moody. It goes without saying that the color scheme can elevate almost any aesthetic. Whether you’re planning a ballroom wedding with opulent elements or a fresh garden celebration with eclectic elements, the black and white theme can be accommodated into any vision. 

Also, don’t think this color scheme can only be manifested through decor, there are many other ways. You may add black and white ribbons to the bouquets, choose it as the aesthetic of your cake, or simply add a black satin bow on top of the white menu reception card. It’s all about creativity as the combination itself will never fail you.