9 Steps to Throw a Stress-Free Terracotta and Sage Green Wedding

You’ve found your perfect groom; now, you just need to find the right color scheme for a beautiful wedding. We recommend the earth tones of terracotta and sage green.

Similar to fired clay, terracotta blends warm orange and brown hues; red and yellow tones add a brightening effect. As a pale shade, sage green incorporates cool blue and grey tones. Green with silver undertones, the color relates to both nature and an overall sense of tranquility. In fact, the sage plant has long been associated with holistic medicinal benefits.

Why do terracotta and sage green complement one another so well? It’s all about balance: Sage green is subtle, whereas terracotta conveys a warm, inviting sensibility. Also, these two hues lend themselves to layering with other shades for an even more eye-catching color. Here, we’ve curated some key tips to enhance your celebration.

1. Make a Seasonal Statement

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By far, summer and fall stand out as the most popular times of year for weddings. For summer, terracotta and sage green help to invigorate celebrations. For fall, these two hues blend beautifully with the season’s natural colors. Regardless of when you’re planning your wedding to take place, you can make sure terracotta and sage green take center stage.

2. Set the Tone with Invitations

Wedding invitations offer guests a unique preview of the big day. Whether as background colors or the actual text, both terracotta and sage green work seamlessly with invitations. Botanical prints complement the color scheme perfectly, adding a natural, rustic accent.

3. Go Big with Bold Bouquets

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Terracotta and sage green lend themselves perfectly to both bridal and bridesmaids’ bouquets. As a perennial shrub, sage itself works well as a natural element to complement the flowers.

4. Dress Up Your Bridesmaids

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Aside from choosing dresses in terracotta and/or sage green, think in terms of accessories: Add hair accessories, jewelry (earrings, necklaces and/or bracelets), handbags, and shoes in either terracotta or sage green for a cohesive look.

5. Tie in the Groomsmen's Look

While the suits themselves don’t necessarily have to be terracotta or sage green, focus on accent pieces with these colors. Finish the look with ties or pocket squares.

6. Set the Table in Style

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Terracotta plates and sage green linens (napkins and tablecloths) add up to a striking, memorable table setting. Floral arrangements and greenery can also naturally incorporate the color scheme, complemented by matching candles for an extra glow. In addition, terracotta and sage name plates at each of the tables serve a practical purpose, in terms of helping guests find their seats.

7. Plan a Unique, Memorable Menu

Since sage itself is a culinary herb, why not incorporate it into your menu for drinks, dinner or both? For drinks, sage pairs perfectly with apple or orange juice. In the menu, consider meats, pasta and root vegetables (all of which work well with sage).

8. Top It Off with a Perfect Cake

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To reinforce the color scheme, opt for a sage green-hued wedding cake with terracotta-colored floral accents. The other way around (i.e., a terracotta cake with sage green details) works well, too.

9. Wrap Up with Thoughtful Favors

Beyond adding it to the menu, why not give actual sage as a wedding favor to thank your guests for attending? Try tying small potted sage plants with terracotta ribbons to further emphasize your color scheme. Otherwise, opt for candles, coasters, or soaps in terracotta- or sage green-hued packaging as thoughtful parting gifts.