19 Silver Wedding Ideas That Are Sure to Shine

Silver Wedding Stationery Seal
André Teixeira

Silver medals may mean second place, but the color's certaintly a winner. Glamorous, sophisticated, and celebratory, silver's absolutely stellar. The color lends itself to classiness and prestige, but sparkling and glittering renditions can also be fun and flirty. What's great about silver is its versatility, mixed with its steady and surefire timelessness. Experiment with the shade and you won't be disappointed—it's a classic for a reason. But before you hop on the silver bandwagon, expand your imaginatory horizons.

Formal, vintage, modern, rustic—any wedding theme can benefit from a sprinkle of sheen. Feeling stuck on how to utilize the color? Look no further than these ideas. Silver's the perfect big-day muse, and we've got the examples to prove it. Ahead, creative and genius inspiration for infusing silver into unexpected details. From accessories to décor and everything in between, here's how to give your wedding the silver treatment.

Sign off your wedding stationery with a custom silver seal. Guests will love the personal touch and the detail is stylish and stately.

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Silver Getaway Car

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Cassidy Carson Photography

Snag a ride in a silver set of wheels and instantly upgrade your getaway. This shiny car was ultra sleek and perfect for transportation.

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Silver Bar Accessories

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Spindle Photography

Serve up silver with a bar cart, like this one decked out in the color. Metallic-rimmed glassware and other accents made the setup super chic.

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Silver Tablecloths

Silver Tablecloth
Emily Ann Hughes

Here, silvery tablecloths adorn tall, round tables. What an enchanting setup for a greenhouse cocktail hour!

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Silver Bridal Hairpiece

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Lauren Michelle

Silver and bling go hand-in-hand, but don't settle for any accessory. This bedazzled hairpiece was absolutely show-stopping and did anything but clash with the gold-sequined dress.

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Silver Sneakers

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Madeline Jane Photography

Step out in silver with glitzy wedding-day sneaks, like these Kate Spade beauties with ribbon laces. They're perfect for the casual bride but make great flower girl gifts too.

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Silver Wedding Centerpieces

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Greer Gattuso

Love an eclectic look? Silver vessels paired surprisingly well with this rustic wooden reception table.

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Silver Outdoor Décor

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M&J Photography

Statement-making outdoor décor takes your space to a whole new level. This large candelabra is breathtaking, no? And look how well it meshes with the scenery.

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Silver Bridesmaids' Dresses

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Megan Wynn Photography

Your bridesmaids already shine from within—why not capture that sparkle on the outside? These girls blended fun and formal in shimmering gowns with pink bouquets.

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Silver Wedding Accessories

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Red October Photography

Silver and gold is a gorgeous wedding colorscape, as these bridal accessories go to show. (This shot was styled by The Garter Girl, who also designed the garter.)

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Silver Wedding Favors

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Silvana Di Franco Photography

These succulent favors in mini buckets were seriously too cute. Use silver in your giveaways to add something special to the gifts.

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Silver Wedding Cake

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Apryl Ann Photography

Silver icing is totally unexpected, making it the perfect reception surprise. This sweet confection featured a sheeny tier which looked great with a silver cake stand.

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Silver Seating Cards

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Jenny Moloney Photography

Escort cards that double as sparklers? Hello, genius idea! These silver sticks were totally cool and looked even better aglow.

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Silver Wedding Dress

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Janneke Storm

A silver dress is daring but divine—just look how this bride shined! If you can't commit to forgoing wedding-white, swap in the shade for your reception.

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Silver Tablescapes

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Lauren Gabrielle Photography

Feed your guests off of silver platters, or at the very least, silver plates. This stunning tablescape was classy and elegant with its extra-beautiful dishware.

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Silver Antiques

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Kristyn Hogan

This bride and groom sipped from an heirloom silver cup, which was engraved from generations prior. Celebrate with your own family hand-me-downs or decorate with antiques.

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Silver Table Numbers

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Bret Cole Photography

Metal table numbers are simple but unforgettable. We're all four this pretty example!

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Silver Wedding Shoes

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Kylie Martin Photography

Strap on some glittery platforms for a walk you'll always remember.

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Silver Flower Girl Dresses

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Belathée Photography

This style-savvy trio wore Olivia Kate Couture and stunningly matched the bride. Talk about well-dressed flower girls!

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