9 Winter Wedding Color Palettes for a Chic Celebration

There’s a special and cozy charm to winter weddings: they’re dreamy and sophisticated, intimate and relaxing, and primed for bold statements in winter wedding color palettes and embellishment. So, if you’re getting married during the wintery wonderland season, don’t be nervous of so-called “stark” scenery and grey skies—they’re exactly what you need to create a cozy party aesthetic with hue, texture, lighting, and contrast. Looking to curate your perfect cold-season celebration? Get started with our top nine winter wedding color palettes below.

Winter Wedding Color Palette: Ruby, Forest Green, and Ivory

The Mood: Holiday Cheer

PC: Chris Bartow Photography

Give your guests the fête of the season with winter-themed goodies and jewel-toned palettes—the cheeriest combo for chilly temps and cozy venues. Therefore, incorporate ruby hues into your bridesmaid’s dresses, and florals, and then amp up the greenery for a refreshing snow-in-summer vibe. And of course, an ivory wedding gown like Taylor Lynette by Maggie Sottero looks UH-MAY-ZING next to jewel-toned bridesmaid dresses. This bride’s divine and winter-happy look-book hits all our requirements.

This winter palette lends itself well to solstice and holiday themes, from retro kitsch to a glam New Year’s Eve countdown. Additionally, it lends easily to both chilly and tropical backdrops. (This styled shoot, for example, took advantage of the contrast of snow and greenery in a tropical-inspired garden.) You can host in sunny Hawaii (elopement alert!) or the snowy Rockies and still hit all the holiday feels.

For brides going full-tilt on Christmas themed décor and winter wedding color schemes, check out our gallery of festive wedding inspiration in the link. 

PC: Haley Rae Photography

The Palette: Blush, Chocolate, and Berry Red

The Mood: Decadent Romance

PC: Jess E Photography

For Valentine-y winter vibes, give yourself over to the crimson and brown spectrum. This combo looks divine on a holiday banquet table, rich and sophisticated in a cascading bouquet, and sweet and girly for your bridal makeup look. It’s giving us “berries and chocolate” in an over-the-top display.

Winter is a time for rest and relaxation, which is why we’re loving this real bride’s cozy and romantic-inspired wedding. It’s super easy to recreate too! Berry hues for your makeup and bridesmaids’ dresses will bring all the drama, while blush tones in your florals will soften it out. Creating a simple backdrop with warm, chocolate wood and winter-inspired greens will put your wedding over the top.

We especially love these types of winter wedding color palettes to style an ultra-feminine and rustic wedding dress like Tuscany Leigh by Maggie Sottero. Need more inspiration on how to style this rustic, winter wedding? Check out this real-life rustic winter wedding with all your must-need romantic details.

PC: Jess E Photography

Winter Wedding Color Palettes: Deep Pine Green, Ballet Pink, and Cream

The Mood: Victorian Drama

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When in doubt of winter wedding color palettes, head to the Victorian-esque spectrum. Ballet pink roses add a dose of sweet sophistication to this bride’s overflowing bouquet, while soft cream accents bring out the lace and illusion detailing, á la her romantic wedding gown and accessories.

The look is both luxe and delicate: a perfect complement to the drama and romance of the couple’s chic backdrop. Consider these colors and décor for an indoor-outdoor transition. Winter weddings give you plenty of photo ops in the great outdoors. (Even if you can only stand the cold for a few minutes at a time!)

Pull it all together by having your groom wear a velvet, pine suit, and you’ve unlocked all your senses for a delectable wintery celebration. Love this lace style? This is our Zander wedding dress. Not only does this come in dramatic black, but this romantic wedding gown also comes in ivory and champagne. Both options will lend themselves to any winter wedding palette.

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Blush, Oak, Eucalyptus, and Cream Winter Wedding Color Scheme

The Mood: Cabin Weekend

PC: Megan W Photography

Getting married in a winter lodge? Work with those natural wood backdrops and golden chandeliers for a cozy yet festive reception vibe. Eucalyptus is our go-to for winter greenery, while muted blush florals add a glow to your bouquet and table runners. It’s formal and classic, yet soft and romantic—a stylish way to lean into the season.

This palette and lighting are perfect for natural wood textures, from rustic ceiling beams to antique furniture and oak-paneled bars. Your guests are sure to feel happy and relaxed among these elegant winter wedding colors and textures. (Check out this full winter wedding gallery to get inspired.)

This type of neutral winter wedding color palettes would also look fabulous for an autumn celebration. (Think fall colors in the mountains.) Dive into nine harvest-themed and gothic-chic combos for fall wedding palettes in the link.

Winter Wedding Color Palettes: Emerald Green, Brown, and Silver, Accented with Holly

The Mood: Shakespeare in the Forest

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If William Shakespeare were a 2021 wedding planner, this saturated jewel palette would be his pen-and-ink for winter celebrations. Deep emerald adds a fantastical element to winter wedding color palettes, while bright holly creates bright and cheery contrast for deep hues and moody textures. It’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” meets “The Winter’s Tale.” (All the charm and romance, none of the tragedy.)

This is a palette that screams ultra elegant for your winter wedding day. You might add vintage figurines and cheery baubles for a midcentury flair. You could temper the jewel tones with an airy venue setup. Or go full winter-wonderland with silvery lights, frosted pine cones, and our elegant Aston wedding dress by Sottero and Midgley. With its long sleeves and statement back accented with Swarovski Crystals, you’ll practically embody winter itself on your wedding day.

Love the subtle holiday theme? Whimsical touches like berries and delicate snowflakes lend a festive flair without looking over the top. Save costs by going DIY. These are easy to source and craft with your bride tribe.

This invite display looks just like a Renaissance still life—complete with vintage calligraphy, angel wings, rosemary sprigs, and wax seals. Magic!

PC: Vanessa Hicks Photography

The Palette: Sky Blue, Royal Blue, Blush, and Cream

The Mood: Early Signs of Spring

PC: Eden Strader Photography

For a chic and painterly vibe, elevate your winter wedding palette with two variations of blue: a deep Delft-like royal blue and a watercolor robin’s egg. This double pairing is both soft and striking and gives your occasion an air of regal sophistication. It’s the perfect “something blue” for a winter wedding theme.

We love this color scheme for brides getting married around the holidays who don’t want too much of a holiday theme. If this is you, skip the reds and greens and holly jolly décor. Go for moody cool colors instead. The blues are subtle, unexpected, and surprisingly versatile for the season.

Once you’ve chosen your blues, accents of blush and cream help to warm your combo. They also add a subtle nod toward spring blossoms and rosy sunshine. Tapered candles look romantic and vintage, and gold flatware is undeniably luxe. Add in Gatsby-inspired wedding dress Ettia by Maggie Sottero, and you’ll have an irresistible wintery look.

PC: Eden Strader Photography

Winter Wedding Color Scheme: Muted Gold, Brown, and Vintage Ivory

The Mood: Glam for All Seasons

PC: Ben Gumeringer Photography

For wintery neutrals, consider bride-inspired ivory as your main player, then offset with classy browns and muted gold. This bride used a faux fur wrap to cozy up in her elegant ivory wedding dress, Allen by Sottero & Midgley, and added golden heels to have a little bit of glam.

This is a gorgeous ensemble for our brides who want to feel like winter wedding royalty. We’re loving this intimate wedding look our bride made with her ivory veil.  

It’s a vintage theme with a holiday twist, perfectly adaptable to winter wedding colors and formal venues. A simple ivory bouquet complements the bride’s minimalist gown style—a timeless choice for immaculate “freshly fallen snow” vibes.

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Black, Cream, and Sage with Lemon Accents Winter Wedding Color Palettes

The Mood: Ultra Elegant

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Though “rustic” might be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a winter wedding, there’s nothing stopping you from making it a black-tie affair. This bride in Roxanne by Sottero and Midgley truly captured elegance in her black and white winter wedding palette occasion.

This is an easy look to recreate for your big day. Having your bridal party stick to black is not only easy, but will make your photos pop for years to come. Accenting everything with rich creams, soft sages, and hints of lemon will remind your guests that Spring is just around the corner as well. This is also a color palette that not only looks great in winter scenery but will also translate to a beach wedding, vineyard wedding, etc.

PC: Jessica Jones Photography

Neutrals and Navy Winter Wedding Color Scheme

The Mood: Desert Chic

PC: Lucy Cuneo Photography

There’s a reason why neutrals have been so popular lately: they go with everything. Your winter wedding color palette is no exception. Consider neutral floral arrangements and a desert backdrop to make your wedding feel timeless and unique. Having your bridesmaids wear varying shades of neutrals has also been a popular and fashionable choice for our minimalistic brides.

Now you might be thinking, “everyone has neutrals lately.” That’s where the navy comes in. Accents of rich navy will put your winter wedding palette over the top. Whether it’s adding it to your place settings, or having it as the backdrop to your ceremony, you will have a wedding that influencers are envious of.

PC: Lucy Cuneo Photography

Looking for more wedding dresses to fit your winter wedding colors? Explore some of our favorite winter bridal looks in the link. Lace is classic for all seasons, but cooler temps give you options in satin, crepe, and Mikado—heavier fabrics for chic and flattering coverage. You also have versatility with sleeves, bridal veils, capes, overskirts, and shawls. Winter climates let you play with layers without sacrificing comfort or style.

Without an abundance of summery blue skies and full-blooming garden backdrops, the season of “winter wedding colors” might seem like a bit of a paradox. But trust us, November through February is the perfect time for adding hue and contrast to a sweet and cozy wedding atmosphere. You’re essentially creating your own custom world in a cozy, intimate venue away from the elements. For more holiday wedding inspiration, make sure to try out some tips and tricks we came up with for your perfect wedding!

Play with the jewel-toned spectrum for a moody and dramatic vibe—or go light and elegant with snowy neutrals and muted blushes. Deep green and gold help to anchor your winter wedding color palettes, while vivid berry tones add a dash of lush sophistication to cool-season décor. However you style it, color is the greatest gift for a chic winter celebration!