Soft Wedding Color Palettes to Set the Tone

Spring is the busiest season for weddings, and it’s no wonder why! A time of renewal and fresh beginnings, the right color palette can bring the essence of spring into your big day. Creating the perfect palette isn’t easy, and incorporating multiple shades and contrasting colors will help bring dimension to your design, ensuring things have plenty of texture and visual interest. Below are some of Hillside’s favorite Spring season color selections that will bring a pop of fun and color into your celebration. And as a bonus–all photos shown are of real Hillside Estate Weddings!

Sage Green: Nature’s Classic

Sage green is a soft, muted shade of green that exudes elegance and tranquility—ideal for a romantic spring wedding. Introduce a hint of blue tone to the classic sage and go a bit deeper for a playful twist on this wedding classic! This versatile color pairs beautifully with various complementary tones, creating a serene and sophisticated ambiance.

Pairing Suggestions:

• Kiwi: Compliment your primary green with a yellow-tone hue to add depth and charm
• Petal pink: Adds a touch of femininity and romance.
• Goldenrod/Marigold accents: Introduces a hint of luxury and warmth.

Decor Ideas:

• Florals: Incorporate fresh lemons, peonies, and other high-petal count florals for a luxe look.
• Table settings: Mix and match multiple settings to create even more depth and texture.

Dusty Blue: An Open Sky

Dusty Blue has been a wedding staple for several years in a row! Take it a step further and introduce more shades and some contrast with additional pastels to keep on trend, but to not fall into the same-old, same-old. This color brings a soft and dreamy feel to your wedding, perfect for outdoor ceremonies or garden settings.

Pairing Suggestions:

• Butter yellow: Creates a bright and cheerful contrast.
• Cornflower Blue: Adds a fun and playful dimension to your main color.
• Soft Pink: Provides a dreamy sprinkle of femininity.

Decor Ideas:

• Florals: Consider blue hydrangeas, delphiniums, and daisies.
• Bridesmaid dresses: Opt for a variety of blue gowns to maintain color consistency, but to allow individual shades to suit your ladie’s needs.

Lilac: Frolicking Through the Heather

Lilac is a delicate and enchanting shade of purple that embodies the beauty of spring blossoms. This romantic palette is perfect for couples who wish to create a whimsical yet elegant wedding atmosphere.

Pairing Suggestions:

• Soft Peach: Offers a refreshing and gentle contrast.
• Lavender: Enhances the monochromatic theme with subtle variations.
• Blush: Provides a sophistication and ties in the other tones.

Decor Ideas:

• Florals: Use lilacs, lavender, and wisteria in your arrangements.
• Drinks: Opt for a custom cocktail through Mama’s Medicine and they can incorporate pink and purple colorings into your specialty cocktail.

No matter how you want to incorporate the colors of Spring into your big day, your creativity will shine through and infuse an element of passion into all of your choices!