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October wedding colors

October wedding color palettes with named colors and hex codes, the flowers in season, the usual weather, and a free generator to make your own.

October is peak fall, with low golden light and cool evenings. Burnt Orange, Claret and Mustard Seed are classic, and Navy Night with Honey or Plum with Olive Grove feel less expected. The 11 palettes below suit it; each one opens in the editor.

It is the busiest month of the year. Have a plan for a chilly evening: blankets, a warm drink and lanterns. The generator above is set to fall shades for October, with the flowers in season.

Your style

Garden romantic

Soft blooms, trailing greenery and light that feels like late afternoon.

Season

Showing summer shades because you were not sure of the season. Change it any time.

  • MainAntique Rose#B9777F
  • AccentMarigold#E6A92C
  • NeutralClotted Cream#F7E9C2
  • GreeneryOlive Grove#7C7F45
  • MetalSoft Brass#B8975A

Locked colors stay put when you shuffle.

  • Main

    Antique Rose

    Hex code: #B9777F

    The color you will see most: linens, ribbons, the biggest flowers.

  • Accent

    Marigold

    Hex code: #E6A92C

    A second color for details: stationery, a few flowers, napkins.

  • Neutral

    Clotted Cream

    Hex code: #F7E9C2

    Paper, tablecloths, backgrounds: the quiet one.

  • Greenery

    Olive Grove

    Hex code: #7C7F45

    Leaves and foliage in the flowers and on the table.

  • Metal

    Soft Brass

    Hex code: #B8975A

    Cutlery, frames, candle holders and foil.

Text on your paper

Your main color is a little pale for text on your neutral (2.9 to 1; 4.5 to 1 is easier to read). A deeper shade, #92545c, would read clearly.

In season for fall

Dahlias, Sunflowers, Zinnias, Celosia, Chrysanthemums, Asters, Amaranthus, Marigolds, Berries, Ornamental kale, Magnolia leaves, Evergreens

A guide only. A florist will know what is growing near you.

A veil shade to look at

With a neutral like yours, Ivory is the veil shade we would look at first. Colors look different on every screen, so see it in person where you can. We never promise an exact match. Your palette is a warm cream.

Your board

Your style, your five colors, the flowers in season and the pictures you picked, on one page. Show it to a florist or a stationer.

Garden romantic

Fall

  • MainAntique Rose#B9777F
  • AccentMarigold#E6A92C
  • NeutralClotted Cream#F7E9C2
  • GreeneryOlive Grove#7C7F45
  • MetalSoft Brass#B8975A

Flowers in season

Dahlias, Sunflowers, Zinnias, Celosia, Chrysanthemums, Asters, Amaranthus, Marigolds

Colors 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.

  • Colors 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.

11 named palettes

  • Late Roses

    • Antique Rose#B9777F
    • Marigold#E6A92C
    • Clotted Cream#F7E9C2
    • Olive Grove#7C7F45
    • Soft Brass#B8975A

  • Quiet Stone

    • Warm Stone#C2B9AA
    • Terracotta#C4704F
    • Oat Milk#E6DAC6
    • Juniper#4F6F66
    • Soft Brass#B8975A

  • Library Evening

    • Navy Night#1F2F4D
    • Claret#7A1F33
    • Clotted Cream#F7E9C2
    • Bottle Glass#2C5A47
    • Antique Gold#A8873F

  • Grey Harbour

    • Fog Blue#A9B8C5
    • Terracotta#C4704F
    • Oat Milk#E6DAC6
    • Juniper#4F6F66
    • Pewter#8A8D90

  • Dried Grasses

    • Rust#A9502A
    • Saffron#C98B1D
    • Almond#DFC4A0
    • Olive Grove#7C7F45
    • Burnished Bronze#8C6A43

  • Velvet and Brass

    • Pomegranate#9C2F3F
    • Honey#D9A441
    • Parchment#F2E7CF
    • Bay Leaf#52614A
    • Soft Brass#B8975A

  • Rust and Sage

    • Rust#A9502A
    • Sage Leaf#9CAF88
    • Oat Milk#E6DAC6
    • Artichoke#8A9A6B
    • Burnished Bronze#8C6A43

  • Mustard and Navy

    • Mustard Seed#C9A227
    • Navy Night#1F2F4D
    • Parchment#F2E7CF
    • Bay Leaf#52614A
    • Soft Brass#B8975A

  • Cinnamon and Cream

    • Chestnut#7A4A32
    • Dusty Rose#D4A5A5
    • Clotted Cream#F7E9C2
    • Moss#8EA23C
    • Burnished Bronze#8C6A43

  • Copper and Teal

    • Peacock#1F6F78
    • Terracotta#C4704F
    • Linen#DDD3C1
    • Juniper#4F6F66
    • Brushed Copper#B2694A

  • Wine and Gold

    • Merlot#4B1D2F
    • Saffron#C98B1D
    • Bone#CECFC2
    • Forest Floor#253D2C
    • Antique Gold#A8873F

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    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 color names are ours, each given with its plain hex code.
    • Flowers in season are a guide written for this page and checked by hand.

    Ways to use colors in October

    • Burnt Orange, Claret and Mustard Seed are classic, and Navy Night with Honey or Plum with Olive Grove feel less expected.
    • Pick one of the palettes below and keep three colors the same while you try different accents: lock the ones you like and shuffle the rest.
    • Look at Antique Rose and Marigold first: they are the first two in this month's list.

    October wedding flowers

    Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, Marigolds, Asters, Amaranthus, Berries, Ornamental kale.

    In season in October. A florist will know what is growing near you.

    The usual weather in October

    • New York: usually 64°F by day and 51°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4.
    • Chicago: usually 63°F by day and 46°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4.
    • Los Angeles: usually 79°F by day and 60°F at night, with rain on fewer than 1 day in 10.
    • Atlanta: usually 74°F by day and 51°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 5.
    • Charleston: usually 76°F by day and 63°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 5.
    • Seattle: usually 61°F by day and 46°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 3.
    • Denver: usually 67°F by day and 36°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 8.

    These are averages from 30 years of records, not a forecast. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020 (US public domain). Try the date picker for your own town.

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    October colors for the wedding party

    • Deep wine, rust, olive or navy in heavier fabrics.
    • Charcoal, navy or brown suits; velvet or tweed details look right.
    • A shawl or jacket for the evening is kind to guests.

    What colors to wear to a October 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 color, 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 color 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. Colors that suit the season are always welcome.

    How to choose October wedding colors

    1. Start with one thing you love. A season, a color, a photo of the venue or a dress, or nothing yet. Any of them is a fine place to begin.

    2. Pick a few pictures. Three short rounds. Choose two to four in each, and the quiz names your style.

    3. Check the five colors. You get a main color, an accent, a neutral, greenery and a metal, each with our name and a hex code.

    4. 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 colors.

    5. 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 October wedding colors?
    Late Roses, Quiet Stone and Library Evening are three that suit October. Open any of them in the editor above and change it.
    What flowers are in season for a October wedding?
    Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, Marigolds, Asters, Amaranthus, Berries and Ornamental kale are at their best in October. Ask your florist what is growing near you.
    What is the weather like for a October wedding?
    New York: usually 64°F by day and 51°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4. Chicago: usually 63°F by day and 46°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4. Los Angeles: usually 79°F by day and 60°F at night, with rain on fewer than 1 day in 10. These are averages from 30 years of records, not a forecast.
    Is October fall?
    October is usually counted as fall, so fall colors suit it. It is the busiest month of the year. Have a plan for a chilly evening: blankets, a warm drink and lanterns.
    How far ahead should we book a October wedding?
    Popular October dates can go a year or more ahead, so start with the venue's free dates. The date picker shows how busy each day usually is.

    Find your veil shade

    Britten's veils come in Ivory, Off White, Pale Ivory and Champagne. Your palette will suggest one; colors look different on every screen, so see it in person where you can.

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