2025 Trending Wedding Colors: Butter Yellow & Beyond
Written by: Gracie Gillis
The color scheme is the heart of your wedding aesthetic. In 2025, the wedding world is embracing an exciting palette shift from boring beige and neutrals to soft yet vibrant colors that enhance the excitement and joy in the air. While black & white and neutrals never go out of style, this year's color trends are bolder, richer, and more personality-driven than ever before. Here are the top wedding colors we’ve seen so far this year and how to incorporate them in your special day!
1. Butter Yellow
Bye-bye blush, hello butter yellow! This shocking color choice is 2025’s “it” color. Soft, warm, and subtly retro, this hue brings a fresh and cheerful energy to weddings. It pairs beautifully with whites, creams, and citrusy color schemes like tangerine and apricot.
How to use it:
Bridesmaid dresses in light yellow satin to provide the perfect pop of color with a soft finish
Delicate floral arrangements with yellow ranunculus or elegant garden roses
Delicate, pale yellow cheesecloths to add a pop of color to tablescapes or taper candles for some pastel warmth
2. Earthy Browns
Espresso, chestnut, taupe - it’s giving moody, natural luxury. In 2025, we’re seeing everything from deep chocolate to light taupe tones used as grounding neutrals in wedding palettes. Earthy and elegant, these tones add a richness that feels both modern and organic.
How to use it:
Velvet brown suits or silk brown ties for the groomsmen
A fun espresso martini tower in lieu of the classic champagne tower
Incorporating wood into table centerpieces for an earthy, natural accent
3. Dusty Rose & Mauve
This romantic combo continues to thrive in 2025, now paired with richer accents like cocoa brown or marigold yellow. These muted pinks are timeless and photograph beautifully throughout the day from natural light to romantic candlelit receptions.
How to use it:
Rose-toned floral centerpieces with hints of rust or tape
Bridesmaid dresses in mismatched rose and mauves
Table runners or napkins in soft rosy linens
4. Sage & Olive Greens
Green is still reigning supreme with nature-inspired tones like sage, moss, and olive. These hues are perfect for outdoor weddings or couples looking for a botanical, organic feel.
How to use it:
Foliage-heavy floral arrangements - eucalyptus, ruscus, and ferns
Bridesmaid dresses in soft sage or a deep olive
A variety of greens throughout the floral arrangements and place settings
5. Powder Blue & Sky Tones
Blue is the new black! All hues, from powder blue to a deeper, smoky blue feel, fresh again - especially when balanced with neutrals and whites.
How to use it:
Blue glassware or charger plates
Pale blue bridal shoes for your “something blue”
Bridesmaid dresses ranging in different blue tones
6. Citrus Pairings
Juicy tones like apricot, lemon, tangerine, and soft peach are bringing summer weddings to life. Pairing these colors with green or cream provides a fresh and fun zesty feel to the overall wedding.
How to use it:
Citrus fruits used in centerpieces or decor
Peach- and orange-toned cocktails (hello, Aperol spritz!) are the perfect complement
Bridesmaids in a collection of dress styles and colors ranging from bright lemon yellow to peachy tones
2025’s trending wedding colors exhibit quite the shift from focusing on strictly trendy colors and styles to a more intentional and personal touch on your wedding day! This year’s palettes reflect a bit of every style while giving couples the freedom to mix, match, and truly make it their own.
Stressing about planning your palette? Don’t be afraid to explore unconventional combinations - to truly make your wedding memorable and magical!
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