27 Winter Wedding Color Palettes That Go Beyond Classic Red and Green

Elevate your seasonal aesthetic with these unexpected twists on tradition.

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Rachel Liz Photography

When planning a winter wedding, it's easy to gravitate towards the season's signature hues—berry red and evergreen. But from splashy magentas to frosted metallics, there are an infinite number of ways to showcase winter's full-color range.

These vibrant tablescapes, stunning cakes, gorgeous bridesmaids' dresses, lush florals, and colorful invitations will inspire you to build an aesthetic around an array of shades: navy or powder blue, teal or plum, dove gray or sequined pewter, pale pink or rich mustard.

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Dark Green and Vibrant Pear

green and gold wedding invites
Natalie Watson

An invitation suite from Written Word Calligraphy pairs green velvet elements with taupe and gold accents—but it's the vibrant, pear-colored tones in the custom envelope liner that keep this palette fresh and elegant.

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Black and Bronze

table setting with wooden chargers and pear with name on ribbon
Kaity Brawley

This couple used black and bronze as the basis of their color palette, working the tones into their tablescape on the menus, seating assignment ribbons, flatware, and bread plates. Warm wood tones, mauve and ivory florals, and minimalist candle holders kept the setup from Jet Set Wed inviting and sophisticated.

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Hunter, Blush, and Blue

emerald green and pink wedding invitation suite
Stetten Wilson

A rich evergreen shade appeared throughout this couple's winter wedding at an art museum, while accents of pale pink, blue, and gold kept the atmosphere lively and festive. A paper suite from Ruby the Fox included foil accents and a sketch of the venue.

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Royal and Gold

wedding table setting
Lacie Hansen Photography

For a snowy wedding in Aspen, Colorado, the royal blue shades of the sky over the ski slopes inspired a color palette that also included gold, white, and green. Sprigs of berries and rosemary in the same hues sat inside crisply folded white napkins.

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Light Blue and Hot Pink

classic wedding cake decorated with garland and christmas ornaments
Perry Vaile

A palette based on colorful mid-century Christmas decor included vibrant hot pink velvet bridesmaids' gowns, pale blue velvet linens and seating, plenty of gold and silver, and subtle notes of bright red and dark green. All the tones came together in the couple's cake display, where ornaments, ribbons, and greenery accented each tier of the stacked dessert from Ashley Cakes.

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Navy and Gold

blue and gold table
Lauren Fair Photography

Channel the hue of a clear winter's night with navy accents. Here, metallic gold chairs offer an industrial contrast to the velvet lounge seat, creating the perfect wintry palette.

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Peach and Powder

icy wedding photo
Rodeo & Co. Photography

A peachy-pink wedding dress pops against a barely-blue ice castle backdrop—but you don't need a frozen big-day venue to make the color combo work. Use peach and powder blue throughout your day to create a similar wintry vibe.

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Burgundy and Blush

bridesmaids in field
Katherine Rose of Max & Friends

Burgundy is a classic color choice for winter. To modernize and brighten the shade, add pops of pink—like this bride did when pairing her her bridesmaids' dark dresses with blush faux-fur shrugs.

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Red, White, and Blue

centerpiece
Joanna Fisher Photography

Although this trio of colors may be synonymous with early summer, they work surprisingly well for the winter, too. Rich red, winter white, and blue blooms make this floral creation cold-weather appropriate. The antlers are the perfect seasonal finishing touch.

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Magenta and Yellow

table setting
Mr. & Mrs. Wedding Duo

Dip-dyed berry table linens and yellow velvet napkins bring bursts of unanticipated color and texture to this tablescape. On a dinner table lined with wax candles, the color combo becomes undeniably romantic by night as it accents a runner of winter florals.

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Champagne, Wine, and Evergreen

wedding shoes
Uttke Photography

Sprigs of winter greenery turn neutral shoes into seasonal stunners. These champagne-colored flats, decorated with wine-hued blooms and blush berries, let your winter color palette blossom.

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Blue-Gray and White

green bridesmaid dress
Marni Rothschild Pictures

Blue-gray and white are two winter-ready colors on their own, so it's no surprise they pair well together. This bridesmaid's gauzy dress pairs perfectly with her wintry white bouquet.

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Cream, Copper, and Green

Green, Copper, and White Color Inspiration
The Singlers Photography

To make an all-white backdrop feel a little less stark, layer in tones of copper and green accents, like metallic vessels and a seeded eucalyptus garland. A range of textures, from the woven baskets to lush florals, add visual interest.

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Red, White, and Blush

bride with bouquet
Jessie Schultz Photography

Shades of red and green—seen in this bouquet in the forms of roses and eucalyptus—can be softened with pops of pale pink for an elegant arrangement with subtle seasonal undertones.

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Teal, Gold, and Dusty Rose

rustic table
White Rabbit Studios

The antiqued teal sides of a distressed dining table inspired this unexpectedly festive color combination. Gold fabrics and berry-toned goblets make bright teal a surprisingly appropriate cold-weather accent.

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Plum and Gold

Magenta and Gold Color Palette
Blaine Siesser

Doesn't this cozy display make you want to curl up by a warm fire? Replicate the feeling at your own wedding by borrowing the color found in the plush plum couches and golden rug.

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Winter White, Copper, and Gold

hanging decor
McCune Photography

These oversized star ornaments in shades of gold, copper, and bronze add shimmering metallic accents to an overhead floral installation.

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Bright Gold and Green

Gold and Green Color Palette
Kaytee Lauren Photography

Bright yellow-gold may not feel like a winter wedding color, but it absolutely can be: Temper its bright hue with matching flatware, black-and-white accents, and a garland of greens.

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Shades of Gray

Gray Bridesmaid Dresses
Everbay Co.

Warm up a winter color palette with shades of gray. Here, bridesmaids donned dove gray sweaters and charcoal-colored skirts to create chic, tone-on-tone outfits that complemented the snowy surroundings.

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Red and Gold

Yellow and Gray Wedding Invitations
Kate Headley

Nothing says "December wedding" like a coordinating palette of bright red, muted gold, and classic plaid. This illustrated invite suite was further upgraded to reflect the season with a wreath motif and bakers twine details.

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Green, Orange, and Cream

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Christian Oth of Christian Oth Studio

This couple put their own twist on the traditional red-and-green winter color scheme by swapping out red florals for orange persimmons. Steal their smart idea for an palette that's equal parts festive and fresh.

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Red and Pewter

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Kate Headley

A glittering metallic hue, like pewter or bronze, gives your palette a welcome dose of winter sparkle. Here, bouquets of cheerful red lilies pop against sequined bridesmaids' dresses.

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Gray, Gold, and Green

wedding table
Cassidy Carson Photography

Translate winter's stormy skies into a cool wedding color palette by pairing gray with pops of green and gold. Gray taper candles in shiny gold holders stand out against a table-length garland.

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Black, White, and Rose Gold

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Brumley & Wells

Rose gold foil accents modernize a traditional black-and-white color palette on this classic invitation suite. A subtle red accent on the postage stamp previews the rest of the couple's wedding aesthetic.

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Shades of Purple

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Alixann Loosle Photography

Moody purples paired with pops of yellow and peach call up visions of winter's afternoon sunsets. Add dried florals, variegated leaves, and metallic accents to create a lush, glowing tablescape.

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Plaid Palette

wedding rings
Lauren Kinsey

Rich jewel tones—ruby, sapphire, emerald—are easy to coordinate when you incorporate them into colorful plaids.

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Red and Gray

plates
Lavender and Twine

Red is a go-to shade for winter, but you can make it your own by pairing it with softer gray accents. Here, a red silk flower pops against a square gray dinner plate, offering up a pretty contrast between seasonal and modern.

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