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Winter wedding colors

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

Winter weddings feel candlelit, rich and quiet. It gets dark early, so lighting and candles do much of the decorating. 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 winter 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.

Season

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

  • MainSoft Mauve#B58A99
  • AccentIce Blue#DCE8EE
  • NeutralSnowfall#FFFFFF
  • GreeneryEucalyptus#86A397
  • MetalCool Silver#B7BBC0

Locked colors stay put when you shuffle.

  • Main

    Soft Mauve

    Hex code: #B58A99

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

  • Accent

    Ice Blue

    Hex code: #DCE8EE

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

  • Neutral

    Snowfall

    Hex code: #FFFFFF

    Paper, tablecloths, backgrounds: the quiet one.

  • Greenery

    Eucalyptus

    Hex code: #86A397

    Leaves and foliage in the flowers and on the table.

  • Metal

    Cool Silver

    Hex code: #B7BBC0

    Cutlery, frames, candle holders and foil.

Text on your paper

Your main color is a little pale for text on your neutral (3.0 to 1; 4.5 to 1 is easier to read). A deeper shade, #8f6775, would read clearly.

In season for winter

Amaryllis, Poinsettias, Hellebores, Paperwhites, Holly and evergreens, Ranunculus, Anemones, Forced tulips, Camellias, Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffodils (South)

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

Garden romantic

Winter

  • MainSoft Mauve#B58A99
  • AccentIce Blue#DCE8EE
  • NeutralSnowfall#FFFFFF
  • GreeneryEucalyptus#86A397
  • MetalCool Silver#B7BBC0

Flowers in season

Amaryllis, Poinsettias, Hellebores, Paperwhites, Holly and evergreens, Ranunculus, Anemones, Forced tulips

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.

16 named palettes

  • Frosted Garden

    • Soft Mauve#B58A99
    • Ice Blue#DCE8EE
    • Snowfall#FFFFFF
    • Eucalyptus#86A397
    • Cool Silver#B7BBC0

  • Ink and Paper

    • Ink#1D2026
    • Dusty Blue#8FA9BE
    • Cloud#F5F3EF
    • Pine Needle#2F5240
    • Cool Silver#B7BBC0

  • Woodstove

    • Brick#A5483A
    • Mocha#7B5A48
    • Bone#CECFC2
    • Pine Needle#2F5240
    • Antique Gold#A8873F

  • Ballroom

    • Midnight#162036
    • Garnet#8E2A3A
    • Snowfall#FFFFFF
    • Forest Floor#253D2C
    • Pale Gold#CDB27A

  • Winter Shore

    • Harbour Blue#3E5C7A
    • Ice Blue#DCE8EE
    • Morning Mist#DADDDD
    • Juniper#4F6F66
    • Cool Silver#B7BBC0

  • Velvet Night

    • Merlot#4B1D2F
    • Soft Mauve#B58A99
    • Charcoal#3A3D40
    • Pine Needle#2F5240
    • Pale Gold#CDB27A

  • Pampas

    • Mocha#7B5A48
    • Dusty Rose#D4A5A5
    • Oat Milk#E6DAC6
    • Juniper#4F6F66
    • Brushed Copper#B2694A

  • After Dark

    • Garnet#8E2A3A
    • Rosewater#EDC5C5
    • Cloud#F5F3EF
    • Forest Floor#253D2C
    • Pale Gold#CDB27A

  • Emerald and Gold

    • Bottle Glass#2C5A47
    • Marigold#E6A92C
    • Clotted Cream#F7E9C2
    • Pine Needle#2F5240
    • Antique Gold#A8873F

  • Navy and Blush

    • Navy Night#1F2F4D
    • Blush Petal#F2D4D0
    • Snowfall#FFFFFF
    • Eucalyptus#86A397
    • Pale Gold#CDB27A

  • Burgundy and Pine

    • Claret#7A1F33
    • Soft Mauve#B58A99
    • Oat Milk#E6DAC6
    • Pine Needle#2F5240
    • Antique Gold#A8873F

  • Silver and Ice

    • Ice Blue#DCE8EE
    • Fog Blue#A9B8C5
    • Snowfall#FFFFFF
    • Eucalyptus#86A397
    • Cool Silver#B7BBC0

  • Plum and Pearl

    • Plum#6B3A5B
    • Thistle#C3AFC9
    • Cloud#F5F3EF
    • Juniper#4F6F66
    • Cool Silver#B7BBC0

  • Berry and Frost

    • Cranberry#A52A4B
    • Ice Blue#DCE8EE
    • Snowfall#FFFFFF
    • Pine Needle#2F5240
    • Cool Silver#B7BBC0

  • Evergreen

    • Ivy#3F6B45
    • Cranberry#A52A4B
    • Bone#CECFC2
    • Pine Needle#2F5240
    • Soft Brass#B8975A

  • Midnight and Gold

    • Midnight#162036
    • Rosewater#EDC5C5
    • Cloud#F5F3EF
    • Bay Leaf#52614A
    • Pale Gold#CDB27A

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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.

    Three ways to build winter wedding colors

    • Evergreen and gold: Bottle Glass or Ivy with Marigold, Clotted Cream and Antique Gold feels warm on the coldest day.
    • Navy, blush and silver: Navy Night with Blush Petal and Cool Silver is crisp and classic.
    • Berry and frost: Cranberry with Ice Blue and Snowfall; pine and holly foliage make the colors feel seasonal without a single bauble.

    Winter wedding flowers

    Amaryllis, Poinsettias, Hellebores, Paperwhites, Holly and evergreens, Ranunculus, Anemones, Forced tulips, Camellias, Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffodils (South).

    In season from December to February. A florist will know what is growing near you.

    The usual winter weather

    • New York: usually 40 to 44°F by day and 28 to 34°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4.
    • Chicago: usually 33 to 38°F by day and 19 to 25°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 6.
    • Los Angeles: usually 67 to 68°F by day and 48 to 50°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 6.
    • Atlanta: usually 54 to 58°F by day and 34 to 37°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4.
    • Charleston: usually 58 to 61°F by day and 44 to 47°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 5.
    • Seattle: usually 48 to 51°F by day and 36 to 37°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 2.
    • Denver: usually 46 to 48°F by day and 18 to 19°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 9.

    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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    Winter colors for the wedding party

    • Velvet and heavier fabrics in emerald, burgundy or navy.
    • Dark suits, a waistcoat or a wool coat for the photographs outside.
    • Plan for coats and somewhere warm between the ceremony and the party.

    What colors to wear to a winter 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 winter 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 winter wedding colors?
    Rich or frosty ones: emerald and gold, navy and blush, burgundy and pine, silver and ice. Candlelight warms deep colors and makes pale ones glow.
    Is a winter wedding cheaper?
    Often, because fewer couples marry in the coldest months and venues have more free dates. Your venue sets its own prices, so ask for the dates they have.
    Which flowers are in season for a winter wedding?
    Amaryllis, Poinsettias, Hellebores, Paperwhites, Holly and evergreens, Ranunculus and Anemones are at their best. A florist will know what is growing near you.
    What is the weather like for a winter wedding?
    New York: usually 40 to 44°F by day and 28 to 34°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4. Chicago: usually 33 to 38°F by day and 19 to 25°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 6. These are averages from 30 years of records, not a forecast.
    How many colors should a winter wedding have?
    Five is plenty: a main, an accent, a neutral, greenery and a metal. Our winter 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; colors look different on every screen, so see it in person where you can.

    Related

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