Our Favorite 2022 Summer Wedding Color Palettes

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Blush, Cream, and Charcoal

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CREDIT: KAYLA BARKER

Who says your summer wedding's color palette has to be bold in a bright way? Working in stormier colors—note the charcoal ribbon that tied this cream and pink ranunculus, rose, and tulip bouquet by Bows and Arrows together—only enhances those lighter shades in a fresh, didn't-see-that-coming way.

Blush, Cream, and Charcoal

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Tangerine and Marsala

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CREDIT: LEAH BARRY PHOTOGRAPHY

While pops of orange aren't uncommon at warm-weather events, you don't typically see the hue take center stage (orange usually appears as a splashy accent color). We're here to change that.

Tangerine and Marsala

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Intrigued by the idea of using the citrusy hue as your main shade, but want to temper its bright factor? Pair it with muted marsala, a red-brown with the warmth of terra-cotta.

Tangerine and Marsala

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It's an unexpected, but statement-making combination, as evidenced by this Five Dot Design invitation flat lay, which featured an arrangement of tangerine-hued carnations from Roots Floral Design against a textured marsala backdrop.

Tangerine and Marsala

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Yellow and Slate

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CREDIT: LIZ BAKER

We wouldn't be able to choose a favorite summer wedding color palette, but if we had to narrow it down, we'd stick with high-contrast shade combinations—like cheerful yellow (a seasonal staple) and slate gray.

Yellow and Slate

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Note how this gray-blue door provides the perfect backdrop for this Baking Chick four-tier cake; the cooler background makes the confection's sunny floral arrangement by Bramble & Wild even more vibrant.

Yellow and Slate

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Navy, Cream, and Gray

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CREDIT: O'MALLEY PHOTOGRAPHERS

Couples getting hitched by the water, let us introduce you to the new nautical palette: Inky navy and cream (ocean wedding classics!), accented with subtle gray moments that offer a contemporary touch.

Navy, Cream, and Gray

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This tabletop, which was completely designed by Sinclair and Moore, proves why a pop of gray is so integral to this trio, especially if you're planning a fresh waterfront event: Without the modern marble candle holders or crisp dove gray linens, this vignette feels classic—not contemporary.

Navy, Cream, and Gray

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Cherry and Blush

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CREDIT: NATALIE BRAY

This bold palette is proof that just about any color can work across seasons, as long as you adjust the tone. While red is most often associated with Christmastime weddings, it's perfectly adaptable—you'll find rust-centric 

Cherry and Blush

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palettes come autumn, for example. As for summer's go-to red? Cherry (the fruit is in season, after all!). Pair the ultra-saturated shade, seen here in the form of a blooming bougainvillea tree, with something light and neutral, like blush

Cherry and Blush

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(note the bride's one-tone Wild Muse Floral arrangement!), for contrast and balance.

Cherry and Blush

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Copper and Pink

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CREDIT: ALEXES LAUREN PHOTOGRAPHY

If you're searching for new ways to use pink throughout your summer nuptials, consider pairing the rosy hue with a coppery orange. Your guests won't see this combination coming, but they will admire how prettily the shades play together.

Copper and Pink

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Just take this modern ceremony structure, which was created by Kelsey Rae Designs and The Dainty Lion Floral Co., for example. The pros fastened pink and peach roses and orange leaf branches to a copper frame, creating an undulating tonal effect.

Copper and Pink

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Mauve and Green

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CREDIT: ALISA FERRIS

We've never met a dusty rose shade we didn't like, but we prefer the romantic hue alongside bold, seasonal colors come summer. Our favorite mauve pairing as of late? Green.

Mauve and Green

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Marry these two shades and you'll strike a balance between earthiness and drama. We love how Beauty in the Making interpreted this combination throughout this tabletop; the striking mauve-and-green floral arrangement nodded 

Mauve and Green

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to the place settings, which featured pale pink raw-edged linens and a leaf-topped place card.

Mauve and Green

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Primary Colors

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CREDIT: ASHLEY SAWTELLE

When selecting a unique warm-weather palette, look to the color wheel's foundational shades—red, blue, and yellow (the primary shades!)—for an unexpected dose of inspiration.

Primary Colors

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For a flash of brightness, Prema Style worked the bold trio into this couple's greenery-centric ceremony arch using delphinium and gerber daisies.

Primary Colors

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Green, Gold, and Pink

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CREDIT: BRANCO PRATA

Look to colors that naturally appear throughout the season when brainstorming your color palette. This Sweet Stylist Weddings confection referenced three of summer's biggest hues—gold (for sunshine, green (for verdant grasses and trees), and pink (for in-bloom florals).

Green, Gold, and Pink

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Yellow, Purple, and Cream

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CREDIT: D'ARCY BENINCOSA

Pair complementary shades for a summery mix that no one will see coming. Yellow and purple, which appear across from each other on the color wheel, is an unexpected, but splashy mix, as evidenced by this bride's multicolored wedding dress.

Yellow, Purple, and Cream

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She accented her bright gown with a monochrome bunch of cream blooms, which balanced out her unique ensemble.

Yellow, Purple, and Cream

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Red, Peony, and White

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CREDIT: PHOTOS BY SARAH BETH

Want to make an ultra-bright color combination, like red and peony pink, feel even more vibrant? Set those bright hues against an equally-bright white backdrop—Catherine George Cakes did just that by juxtaposing this cake's crimson and blush sugar flowers against creamy fondant—to help them stand out.

Red, Peony, and White

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Yellow and Pink

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CREDIT: TENTH AND GRACE

Find unexpected ways to work a tried-and-true color palette into your big-day florals. To reinforce this wedding's pink and yellow shades, Nicole Chapman Design used only pink blooms with sunny centers.

Yellow and Pink

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