20 Summer Wedding Color Combos That Go So Well Together
If you’re planning a summer wedding and kinda over all the usual color combos… same.
Blush and gold had their moment.
It’s time to move on.
This post is basically a big list of summer color palettes that actually feel good.
Not trendy-for-five-minutes, not copy-paste from every other wedding—just stuff that looks pretty, photographs well, and gives your wedding a little personality.
Some are soft, some are bold, a few are weird in the best way....All of them?
Summer-approved.
Scroll through, steal what you love, ignore what you don’t.
And with that, here are 20 summer Wedding Color Combos that actually get it right.
1. Peach Sorbet & Sage
Like a chilled Bellini in a Tuscan garden. Soft, romantic, and unexpectedly chic.
Palette: Peach, sage green, soft ivory, warm beige, rose gold
Vibe: Garden party meets Italian countryside
Perfect for: Outdoor weddings, afternoon ceremonies, flowy linen dresses
2. Coastal Fog & Seafoam
For brides who’d marry Poseidon if he proposed with a sapphire.
Palette: Dusty blue, seafoam green, greige, oyster, silver
Vibe: Moody beach aesthetic, very “clean girl goes coastal”
Perfect for: Beach weddings, minimalist brides, windy veil photos
3. Terracotta & Buttercream
Earthy. Warm. Instagram-worthy.
Palette: Terracotta, buttercream yellow, beige, rust, warm ivory
Vibe: Desert chic, dried florals, warm light.
Perfect for: Boho venues, barn weddings, sunset ceremonies
4. French Lilac & Soft Blush
She’s delicate. She’s a little bougie. She lives for a scented candle.
Palette: French lilac, blush pink, dove gray, cream, dusty lavender
Vibe: Romantic, soft-focus, Bridgerton-core
Perfect for: Garden weddings, manor venues, soft florals
5. Olive & Cream
Effortless luxury. Like Amal Clooney’s wedding planner picked your color scheme.
Palette: Olive green, cream, natural linen, soft gold
Vibe: Neutral but elevated
Perfect for: Estate weddings, minimalist brides, destination weddings
6. Coral & Teal
Fun, vibrant, but not loud. This is your main character era.
Palette: Coral, teal, ivory, warm sand, watermelon pink
Vibe: Tropical meets refined
Perfect for: Poolside weddings, destination ceremonies, bold personalities
7. Lemonade & Sky Blue
A literal breath of fresh air. Like a summer picnic, but make it fashion.
Palette: Pastel yellow, sky blue, white, baby green
Vibe: Cheerful, youthful, cottagecore-adjacent
Perfect for: Backyard weddings, garden setups, brunch receptions
8. Dusty Rose & Clay
Not your basic pink. This is grown woman pink.💅
Palette: Dusty rose, clay, muted coral, soft white
Vibe: Earthy elegance
Perfect for: Boho brides, wineries, intimate weddings
9. Butter Yellow & Terracotta
A warm summer hug in a color scheme.
Palette: Butter yellow, terracotta, honey, cream
Vibe: Soft, sunny, editorial
Perfect for: Golden hour ceremonies, dried flower decor
10. Lavender & Olive
Unexpected? Yes. Gorgeous? Also yes.
Palette: Lavender, olive green, beige, linen white
Vibe: Earthy with a twist
Perfect for: Vineyard weddings, countryside vibes
11. Champagne & Pale Blue
Timeless, classy, and very "old money summer".
Palette: Champagne, pale blue, ivory, soft sage
Vibe: Crisp, refined, romantic
Perfect for: Ballroom weddings, cathedral veils, film photography
12. Mango & Mint
Playful but curated. Think European summer, not DIY overload.
Palette: Mango orange, mint green, off-white, apricot
Vibe: Bold meets breezy
Perfect for: Outdoor brunch weddings, poolside parties
13. Burnt Orange & Blush
A bold base with a soft hug.
Palette: Burnt orange, blush pink, dusty ivory, muted terracotta
Vibe: Dramatic and pretty
Perfect for: Rustic meets glam
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14. Pistachio & Cream
Sweet and sophisticated. This is luxury gelato energy.
Palette: Pistachio green, creamy white, dusty gold, soft peach
Vibe: Clean, European, upscale
Perfect for: Estate weddings, minimalist brides
15. Bluebell & Lemon
Cool and warm. Balanced and playful.
Palette: Bluebell, lemon yellow, ivory, sage
Vibe: Retro garden party
Perfect for: Outdoor weddings, fun-loving couples
16. Rosewood & Sand
For the bride who says “no pink” but secretly loves it.
Palette: Rosewood, sand beige, almond, soft mauve
Vibe: Elevated, cozy, effortless
Perfect for: Indoor summer weddings, rustic chic
17. Watermelon & Cream
Juicy. Joyful. So much personality.
Palette: Watermelon pink, cream, sage green, blush
Vibe: Youthful and fresh
Perfect for: Casual weddings, creative couples
18. Cool Gray & Soft Coral
This one’s modern, sleek, and totally underused.
Palette: Cool gray, soft coral, light taupe, ivory
Vibe: Minimalist with a twist
Perfect for: Urban venues, contemporary brides
19. Dusty Blue & Butter Yellow
Like a Jane Austen character got married at a French chateau.
Palette: Dusty blue, butter yellow, soft white, pale sage
Vibe: Whimsical elegance
Perfect for: Garden weddings, estate venues
20. Soft Apricot & Pale Green
Delicate but not boring. Like if quiet luxury was a color palette.
Palette: Apricot, pale green, white, warm blush
Vibe: Understated elegance
Perfect for: Daytime weddings, vintage touches
Conclusion
And there you have it—20 summer wedding color combos that aren’t boring, aren’t overdone, and will actually make people stop scrolling when they see your wedding photos.
Whether you’re going bold with mango and mint or keeping it dreamy with dusty blue and butter yellow, the real secret is picking a palette that feels like you.
The best weddings always look like they belong to the couple—not to Pinterest.
So screenshot, save, mix, match… and when you find the one (color palette, not man—you’ve already got that), go all in.
And if you need a cozy little place to keep it all organized?
Well—you already know where to look
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