A Colorful Guide to Wedding Florals:
Why You Don’t Need to Be Afraid of Bold Hues
If there’s one thing we hear from couples again and again, it’s this: “We love color…but we’re not sure how to use it in our wedding.”
Completely fair! With so many inspiration boards floating around the internet - and a huge range of palettes to choose from - it’s easy to feel unsure about how much color is “too much,” how to mix tones, or whether bolder florals will still feel timeless years from now.
But here’s the good news: Color is one of the most joyful, expressive, and impactful elements you can incorporate into your wedding day. Used intentionally, it can elevate your entire design, bring depth and movement to your florals, and reflect your personalities in a way that feels both stylish and authentic.
Today, we’re sharing why color deserves a place in your floral design, some of our favorite blooms for bright and bold palettes, and a few simple tips to help you choose a palette you’ll love.
Why Color Has a Place in Your Wedding Florals
Color isn’t just decoration - it’s atmosphere.
Thoughtfully chosen hues can shift the entire feeling of your day, whether you’re dreaming of a celebration that’s playful, romantic, modern, or full of seasonal charm. And while neutrals are beautiful, color gives you a chance to tell your story more vividly.
Here’s what we love most about incorporating color:
Color adds depth and warmth
A colorful palette instantly makes a space feel more inviting, completely transforms the environment of the venue, and really makes everything pop! It brings dimension to bouquets, transforms tablescapes, and creates that sense of fullness couples often fall in love with when they look back at their photos.
It creates emotion and sets the tone
Color has a way of signaling what your celebration is all about.
Think:
Peaches, corals, and marigolds for something joyful and energetic
Soft pinks, mauves, and garden-inspired tones for romance
Bold berry, amber, or terracotta hues for a more editorial feel
Your palette becomes a quiet storyteller throughout your day.
It photographs beautifully
Color helps florals stand out in all lighting scenarios - sunny outdoor ceremonies, candlelit receptions, or studio-style portraits. Photographers love when couples incorporate colors because it brings richness and contrast to the images.
It reflects your style
The best part? Color is personal. Maybe you love bright zinnias because they remind you of summer. Maybe you’re drawn to bold pinks because they feel celebratory. Maybe you just want your bouquet to feel fun.
The correct color palette allows your florals to be an extension of your unique personality and story. We love using color in large-scale installations too!
Our Favorite Flowers for Bright or Bold Floral Designs
We always guide couples toward flowers that hold color well, offer gorgeous texture, and feel abundant in arrangements. Some of our go-to blooms for colorful palettes include:
Dahlias - full, vibrant, and available in almost every shade
Peonies - romantic with a lush, soft texture
Ranunculus - delicate layers with rich pigmentation
Garden roses - timeless but with a modern, full-petal feel
Marigolds - warm, festive, and full of personality
Anthurium - sculptural and great for adding a modern pop of color
These flowers mix beautifully with greenery, seasonal blooms, and unique textural elements to create designs that feel layered, intentional, and full of movement.
How to Start Choosing a Color Palette When You Love Color but Don’t Know Where to Begin
If choosing colors feels overwhelming, you’re absolutely not alone. Most couples need a little direction - and that’s exactly what your floral design team is here for.
1. Lean on your floral designer
We can’t stress this enough: ask your florist for advice. Your design team has years of experience crafting palettes and can pull inspiration from past weddings, seasonal color stories, your venue’s architecture, your personal style, flowers that are thriving that time of year.
Most designers also have a portfolio filled with a wide variety of palettes, giving you plenty of examples to help inspire your color story.
2. Start with one color you absolutely adore
Instead of pressuring yourself to pick a full palette at once, choose just one color that you’re drawn to. Maybe it’s a rust terracotta inspired by fall, a soft mauve that feels romantic, or a vibrant coral that adds energy.
From there, your designers can build a palette around it using:
Complementary shades for balance
Contrasting tones for impact
Tonal variations for a more modern, layered effect
This makes the entire process feel simpler and way less intimidating.
3. Decide how bold you want to go
Not all color palettes are “all or nothing.” Some couples want a mostly-neutral design with small pops of color. Others love a rich, full-bodied palette with layers of saturated blooms.
There’s no right or wrong approach - your comfort level sets the tone.
Why You Can Trust the Process
One thing we always emphasize with our couples: Your floral design team is your partner in this!
Color might feel intimidating at first, but once you see a well-balanced palette come together, it feels natural and exciting. Our goal is to guide you, help refine your vision, and create a cohesive design that feels aligned with your personalities and your venue.
Whether you’re drawn to something bright and joyful or soft with a hint of color, our job is to make sure everything flows beautifully.
Let Your Color Story Shine
At the end of the day, choosing color for your wedding florals is about embracing what feels like you. The right palette doesn’t need to be trendy or overly curated - it simply needs to support the atmosphere you want to create for your guests and for yourselves.
Color brings life, emotion, texture, and personality to your floral design, and when you trust your floral team to guide you, the result is always something beautifully cohesive and thoughtfully crafted.
If you’ve been on the fence about color, consider this your sign to explore it! You might be surprised by how much you love it.
Ready to start dreaming up your own color palette? We’d love to guide you through the process and design florals that feel true to you.
Reach out here to start planning your wedding flowers with our team.
Images provided by: Lauren Maria, Nikhole Esteras, Monica Krc