Spring wedding colours
Spring wedding colour schemes with named colours and hex codes, the flowers in season, and a free generator to make your own.
Spring weddings feel fresh, soft and a little changeable. Mornings are bright and gentle, and the evenings get longer through the season. The 16 palettes below are named, with hex codes, and each one opens in the editor so you can lock, shuffle and change it.
Start with the generator: it is set to spring shades. Take the quiz if you want your own style, or pick a palette you like and make it yours.
Your style
Garden romantic
Soft blooms, trailing greenery and light that feels like late afternoon.
Showing summer shades because you were not sure of the season. Change it any time.
- MainPeony#E7A4B0
- AccentLavender Field#B9A5D0
- NeutralCloud#F5F3EF
- GreenerySage Leaf#9CAF88
- MetalPale Gold#CDB27A
Locked colours stay put when you shuffle.
Main
Peony
Hex code: #E7A4B0
The colour you will see most: linens, ribbons, the biggest flowers.
Accent
Lavender Field
Hex code: #B9A5D0
A second colour for details: stationery, a few flowers, napkins.
Neutral
Cloud
Hex code: #F5F3EF
Paper, tablecloths, backgrounds: the quiet one.
Greenery
Sage Leaf
Hex code: #9CAF88
Leaves and foliage in the flowers and on the table.
Metal
Pale Gold
Hex code: #CDB27A
Cutlery, frames, candle holders and foil.
Text on your paper
Your main colour is a little pale for text on your neutral (1.8 to 1; 4.5 to 1 is easier to read). A deeper shade, #995c68, would read clearly.
In season for spring
Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips, Ranunculus, Anemones, Blossom branches, Narcissi, Fritillaria, Peonies (late May), Lilac, Lily of the valley, Alliums, Bluebells
A guide only. A florist will know what is growing near you.
A veil shade to look at
With a neutral like yours, Off White is the veil shade we would look at first. Colours look different on every screen, so see it in person where you can. We never promise an exact match. Your palette leans cool, so a white with no yellow in it sits well.
Your board
Your style, your five colours, the flowers in season and the pictures you picked, on one page. Show it to a florist or a stationer.
Garden romantic
Spring
- MainPeony#E7A4B0
- AccentLavender Field#B9A5D0
- NeutralCloud#F5F3EF
- GreenerySage Leaf#9CAF88
- MetalPale Gold#CDB27A
Flowers in season
Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips, Ranunculus, Anemones, Blossom branches, Narcissi, Fritillaria
Colours look different on every screen. Check real samples before you buy.
The link carries the board and nothing else. Anyone with it can look; nobody can change it.
- Colours look different on every screen. Check real samples of fabric, paper and flowers before you buy.
- You do not have to match your venue.
- A palette is a starting point. Most couples change their minds, and that is fine.
16 named palettes
Peony Garden
- Peony#E7A4B0
- Lavender Field#B9A5D0
- Cloud#F5F3EF
- Sage Leaf#9CAF88
- Pale Gold#CDB27A
Clean Air
- Sky Wash#BFD6E6
- Sage Leaf#9CAF88
- Cloud#F5F3EF
- Eucalyptus#86A397
- Cool Silver#B7BBC0
Meadow Morning
- Butter#F4E3A1
- Sky Wash#BFD6E6
- Oat Milk#E6DAC6
- Moss#8EA23C
- Soft Brass#B8975A
Morning Room
- Hydrangea#9DB4D6
- Blush Petal#F2D4D0
- Cloud#F5F3EF
- Lichen#B3C2A4
- Pale Gold#CDB27A
Salt Air
- Sea Glass#A9CFC7
- Peach Sorbet#F7C5A8
- Cloud#F5F3EF
- Eucalyptus#86A397
- Rose Gold#C99A8B
Late Blossom
- Mulberry#7A3B63
- Cherry Blossom#F8B8CB
- Oat Milk#E6DAC6
- Bay Leaf#52614A
- Rose Gold#C99A8B
Wild Posy
- Lavender Field#B9A5D0
- Lemon Curd#F0DB6A
- Parchment#F2E7CF
- Moss#8EA23C
- Soft Brass#B8975A
Powder Room
- Rosewater#EDC5C5
- Thistle#C3AFC9
- Clotted Cream#F7E9C2
- Lichen#B3C2A4
- Pale Gold#CDB27A
Sage and Blush
- Sage Leaf#9CAF88
- Blush Petal#F2D4D0
- Cloud#F5F3EF
- Lichen#B3C2A4
- Pale Gold#CDB27A
Lilac and Butter
- Lilac Mist#D7CBE3
- Butter#F4E3A1
- Oat Milk#E6DAC6
- Matcha#A6B97F
- Soft Brass#B8975A
Peach and Sky
- Peach Sorbet#F7C5A8
- Sky Wash#BFD6E6
- Cloud#F5F3EF
- Sage Leaf#9CAF88
- Rose Gold#C99A8B
Mint and Peony
- Garden Mint#B9D8C4
- Peony#E7A4B0
- Snowfall#FFFFFF
- Fern#5E8C4A
- Pale Gold#CDB27A
Daffodil Day
- Lemon Curd#F0DB6A
- Wisteria#9C86BF
- Parchment#F2E7CF
- Pistachio#BBD1A0
- Soft Brass#B8975A
Cherry Blossom Season
- Cherry Blossom#F8B8CB
- Dusty Blue#8FA9BE
- Cloud#F5F3EF
- Lichen#B3C2A4
- Cool Silver#B7BBC0
Lavender and Fern
- Lavender Field#B9A5D0
- Lemon Zest#E4E48A
- Oat Milk#E6DAC6
- Fern#5E8C4A
- Pale Gold#CDB27A
Apricot and Cream
- Apricot#F0B48A
- Seafoam#9FD0B8
- Clotted Cream#F7E9C2
- Celery#D3E28C
- Rose Gold#C99A8B
Your palettes (0 of 1)
Nothing saved yet. Save a palette to keep it and compare it with others.
The palette marked as ours is the one your invitations, RSVP page and printed table plan will use.
About the flowers and the names
- The colour names are ours, each given with its plain hex code.
- Flowers in season are a guide written for this page and checked by hand.
Three ways to build spring wedding colours
- Soft pastels on a green base: Sage Leaf, Blush Petal and Cloud, with pale gold. Easy to carry in flowers, linens and paper.
- A clean white with one clear colour: Cornflower, Apricot or Lavender Field against Snowfall keeps it crisp without feeling cold.
- Blossom tones: Cherry Blossom and Peony with Lichen foliage suit a garden or a village hall alike.
Spring wedding flowers
Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips, Ranunculus, Anemones, Blossom branches, Narcissi, Fritillaria, Peonies (late May), Lilac, Lily of the valley, Alliums.
In season from March to May. A florist will know what is growing near you.
The usual spring weather
- London: usually 11 to 17°C by day and 4 to 8°C at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4.
- Bath: usually 11 to 17°C by day and 4 to 8°C at night, with rain on about 1 day in 3.
- Manchester: usually 10 to 16°C by day and 2 to 7°C at night, with rain on about 1 day in 3.
- Edinburgh: usually 10 to 15°C by day and 3 to 7°C at night, with rain on about 1 day in 3.
- Cardiff: usually 11 to 17°C by day and 4 to 8°C at night, with rain on about 1 day in 3.
These are averages from 30 years of records, not a forecast. Source: Met Office station averages, 1991 to 2020. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Try the date picker for your own town.
Spring colours for the wedding party
- Soft sage, dusty blue or blush for the wedding party, in light fabrics.
- Mid-grey, stone or a soft navy suit; a sprig of the main flower in the buttonhole.
- Mismatched dresses in the same family look relaxed and photograph well.
What colours to wear to a spring wedding
- White, ivory and cream are usually the couple's, so most guests leave them to the couple. The same goes for a very pale champagne.
- If the invitation names the wedding party's colour, wear something different.
- In some traditions all black is for mourning and all white is for the couple, and red can be the couple's colour at some Chinese and Indian weddings. If you are not sure, ask, or check the invitation for a dress code.
- Otherwise, wear what you feel good in. Colours that suit the season are always welcome.
How to choose spring wedding colours
Start with one thing you love. A season, a colour, a photo of the venue or a dress, or nothing yet. Any of them is a fine place to begin.
Pick a few pictures. Three short rounds. Choose two to four in each, and the quiz names your style.
Check the five colours. You get a main colour, an accent, a neutral, greenery and a metal, each with our name and a hex code.
Change what you like. Lock the ones you love and shuffle the rest, make any of them lighter or darker, or choose from about 120 named colours.
Share it. Make a board for your florist or stationer, or send a link to your partner and see what you both chose.
Questions people ask
- What are the best spring wedding colours?
- Soft and fresh ones: sage and blush, lilac and butter, peach and sky blue, mint and peony. They are easy to find in spring flowers, and they look right in daylight.
- Is a spring wedding a good idea?
- Many couples love it: the flowers are at their freshest and the days are getting longer. The weather can change quickly, so plan for a bit of rain and have somewhere dry for the photographs.
- Which flowers are in season for a spring wedding?
- Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips, Ranunculus, Anemones, Blossom branches and Narcissi are at their best. A florist will know what is growing near you.
- What is the weather like for a spring wedding?
- London: usually 11 to 17°C by day and 4 to 8°C at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4. Bath: usually 11 to 17°C by day and 4 to 8°C at night, with rain on about 1 day in 3. These are averages from 30 years of records, not a forecast.
- How many colours should a spring wedding have?
- Five is plenty: a main, an accent, a neutral, greenery and a metal. Our spring palettes above follow that pattern, and you can change any of them in the editor.
Find your veil shade
Britten's veils come in Ivory, Off White, Pale Ivory and Champagne. Your palette will suggest one; colours look different on every screen, so see it in person where you can.
Related
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- Autumn wedding colours
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- Wedding ChecklistEnter your date and see every step in order, from the venue to giving notice at the register office. Tick things off, add your own, print it.