5 Timeless Wedding Color Schemes That Won't Go Out of Style

Choosing a wedding color scheme is one of the most significant decisions you'll make while planning your big day. The color scheme is taken in by guests attending your wedding and lives on through time in memories and photographs. A timeless wedding color scheme ensures your wedding photos remain elegant and stylish for years to come, allowing you to look back on your special day without feeling that it has aged or gone out of style. Let's explore classic combinations that are versatile and can adapt to various themes and settings, providing a solid foundation for a beautiful and cohesive wedding aesthetic.

Classic White and Green

Why White and Green Work Together

White and green are timeless color combinations that exude elegance and versatility. White symbolizes purity, innocence, and new beginnings, making it a perfect choice for weddings. Green, representing growth and harmony, complements white beautifully. This combination works well in any season and wedding venue, whether it's a rustic outdoor ceremony or a sophisticated indoor affair. The color palette is natural and organic, making it an obviously timeless colorway.

Styling Tips for White and Green Weddings

Incorporating white and green into various aspects of your wedding can create a fresh and natural look. Here are some ideas:

Wedding Flowers: Opt for white flowers like roses, peonies, and lilies paired with lush greenery such as eucalyptus, ferns, and ivy. 

For white and green wedding flower inspiration, explore The Jane Collection, our number one best seller all year long. You truly can't go wrong with this classic color combination — countless real couples agree! 

Table Settings: Use white or natural color tablecloths with green centerpieces, napkins, or table runners to add just enough color.

Attire: Any shade of green can be timeless for your bridesmaids. Choose a deeper hue for winter months and a lighter hue for summertime, or defy the rules and choose the hue of green that your heart desires. Your green of choice can be used for your bridesmaids or groomsmen, as well. 

Elegant Blush and Gold 

The Charm of Blush and Gold

Blush and gold is a romantic and sophisticated color combination. Blush, with its soft pink hue, adds a gentle, romantic touch, while gold brings in luxury and warmth. This combination is ideal for both vintage and modern wedding themes, offering a timeless appeal that can easily adapt to different styles and settings.

Decor Ideas for Blush and Gold Weddings

Here are some ways to incorporate blush and gold into your wedding decor:

Wedding Flowers: Incorporating this wedding color palette into your wedding floral arrangement is easy. Most floral varieties, including roses, peonies, hydrangeas, and more, are available in a soft blush or pale pink.

For blush and pink floral inspiration, explore our Charlotte Collection for a beautiful pop of pink. If you're looking for something with more muted pink and blush, try our Bianca or Wren Collections.

Bridal Party Attire: Select bridesmaids dresses in a variety of soft blush and pink shades, or choose a complementary color for the entire bridal party to coordinate. Accessorize with delicate gold-toned jewelry.

Invitations: This is a great place to pull in gold! Choose an invitation with gold foil accents for an elegant touch.

To avoid overwhelming the setting, balance these colors with neutral tones like ivory and creams. 

Navy and Burgundy

The Bold Appeal of Navy and Burgundy

Navy and burgundy create a striking and timeless combination. Navy, a sophisticated and classic color, pairs beautifully with burgundy, which adds a rich, dramatic flair. This combination perfectly represents fall wedding colors and winter wedding colors, offering a warm and inviting feel while maintaining a sense of elegance.

Creating a Cohesive Look with Navy and Burgundy

To integrate navy and burgundy throughout your wedding, consider the following tips:

Floral Arrangements: Focus on burgundy and red wedding flowers like dahlias, roses and hydrangeas.

For burgundy wedding floral arrangement inspiration, take a look at our Kimpton Collection for a variety of rich red hues, or consider our Stella Collection. Both of these floral collections are timeless and beautiful.  

Table Settings: Use navy tablecloths to compliment your burgundy centerpieces. Gold or silver accents can add an extra touch of elegance. Be very intentional with the navy and burgundy color palette, placing each where appropriate and creating a formal yet rustic wedding to remember.

Bridal Party Attire: The wedding attire is a great place to mix the two colors. Bridesmaids can wear burgundy dresses, and groomsmen can wear navy suits, or both bridesmaids and groomsmen can wear navy attire to allow the burgundy wedding flowers to really pop. 

Be sure to mix in neutral colors like cream or grey to balance the boldness of navy and burgundy, creating a harmonious and sophisticated look.

Soft Pastels

The Delicate Beauty of Pastel Color Schemes

Pastel color schemes, including soft shades like lavender, peach, and mint, create a light  and romantic atmosphere. These colors are delicate and timeless, making them suitable for spring and summer weddings. Pastels bring a light and airy feel, perfect for an outdoor wedding or elegant indoor celebration.

Pastel Wedding Decor Ideas

Incorporate pastels into your wedding decor with these ideas:

Wedding Flowers: For a dreamy look, use a mix of pastel flowers such as lavender, peach roses, and mint foliage. You may also opt for a monochromatic design by choosing one color and incorporating a full range of shades. Pastels are easy to incorporate in wedding flowers since there are always in-season varieties available in these shades.

For pastel wedding flower inspiration, explore another one of our best sellers, The Millie Collection. This delicate floral collection focuses on all shades of blue and cream. For a full pastel design, try our Cameron Collection or The Eloise Collection.

Table Linens: Choose pastel-colored tablecloths, napkins, or runners to add a soft touch to your reception tables.

Bridesmaid Dresses: Dress your bridesmaids in different pastel shades for a coordinated yet dynamic look.

Pastels can also be used in wedding cakes and stationery, adding a cohesive and elegant feel to your wedding decor.

Classic Black and White

The Timelessness of Black and White

The most timeless color scheme of them all. Black and white is a classic choice for weddings, offering an elegant and sophisticated look. This high-contrast combination is suitable for any wedding style, from modern to traditional, creating a timeless and chic atmosphere. It also works anytime of year for a nighttime celebration!

Styling a Black and White Wedding

Create a chic and elegant black and white wedding with these tips:

Wedding Flowers: Focus your wedding flowers on mostly floral elements, and include less greenery to maximize the impact of the white. Explore bridal bouquet styles and choose from roses, peonies, orchids, and many other floral varieties in white and cream.

For wedding flower inspiration to compliment your black and white wedding, we suggest The Wren Collection or The Audrey Collection. Both of these wedding flower designs feature mostly white florals with little to no greenery for high contrast and big impact.

 Attire: The bride obviously wears the classic white gown, while the groom and groomsmen wear a black tuxedos or suits. Bridesmaids in all black dresses are as timeless as it gets. And your bridesmaids will thank you for a dress that can be worn again!

Venue: Select a venue that fits your vision for a black and white color scheme. Think black and white floor tiles or classic white walls and clean architecture to compliment your timeless color palette. Add metallic accents like gold or silver for extra glamor.

Invitations and details shots: Choose black and white invitations with elegant typography and minimalistic designs. For detail shots, opt for high contrast of white on black and vice versa.

This timeless color scheme ensures sophisticated and elegant vintage weddings that will never go out of style. 

Romantic Lavender and Grey

The Subtle Elegance of Lavender and Grey

Lavender and grey create a romantic and calming color combination. Lavender adds a soft, romantic touch, while grey brings balance and sophistication. This combination is perfect for spring and summer weddings, offering a delicate and elegant atmosphere.

Decor Ideas for Lavender and Grey Weddings

Incorporate lavender and grey into your wedding with these ideas:

Floral Arrangements: Use a lavender floral design, including roses and lilacs or anomalies in all shades of purple. You may also consider grey foliage such as dusty miller for a romantic rustic wedding.

Our favorite lavender wedding flowers can be found in The Marlowe Collection. This ombre design features a variety of purple and lavender flowers and is truly stunning. Another favorite is The Taylor Collection, which includes both lavender and grey elements.

Table Settings: Let the lavender flowers take centerstage on your tablescapes, while accenting with purple. Select grey tablecloths with silver accents to pull the colorway together.

Bridesmaid Dresses: Select lavender dresses for your Bridesmaids, and the groom and groomsmen should wear a grey suit with lavender accents.

Speciality Cocktail: For a special touch, consider adding a themed cocktail to the menu. A lavender French 75 cocktail at the reception entrance would be another great way to introduce your theme while delighting guests.

These colors can also be used in wedding cakes and stationery, creating a cohesive and elegant feel for your wedding decor.

Timeless Wedding Color Scheme Inspiration Gallery

To inspire you further, we've gathered photos of real weddings from our Something Borrowed Blooms Couples featuring many timeless color schemes. These examples showcase how different color schemes can be used creatively and elegantly, providing you with ideas for your own wedding day.

Choosing timeless wedding color schemes can ensure your wedding day remains elegant and stylish for years to come. These classic combinations offer versatility and adaptability, allowing you to create a beautiful and cohesive wedding aesthetic. We invite you to visit Something Borrowed Blooms to explore our premium silk wedding flower collections and see how these timeless color schemes can be brought to life for your special day.

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