It’s no wonder how the beautiful shade between pink and orange, the “living coral”, is dubbed as Pantone’s colour of the year.
This pinkish-peach colour was inspired by the underwater ecosystem and was described as being “sociable and spirited” and symbolises “our innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits” — sounds perfectly fitting for weddings, eh?
Coral is such an amazing hue because aside from it complements most skin complexions, it also works great with tons of colour combinations as wedding theme or motif.
It is ideal if you are still planning out your spring or summer wedding colour palette for your much awaited nuptials. It is the colour of the year, but it’s also undeniably timeless due to its bright and organic feel perfect for classic wedding themes.
For a coral wedding theme, we will be here to show you how to seamlessly incorporate this lively colour into the most special day of your life — from food, florals, decors, and of course, to your wardrobe.
Coral for the Perfect Wedding Colour Scheme
The fact that coral is also found in nature makes it a perfect wedding colour during summer and spring seasons.
But if you’re still wandering around in the dark, let us enlighten you with some of our favourite wedding colour combinations to incorporate coral in all aspects of your wedding day!
Keeping it Bright: Coral, Aqua, and Yellow
Coral and aqua undeniably screams “summer wedding colour” for a beach venue.
How about a pop of colour, like yellow, to add a vibrant flair? You can incorporate it to the entourage wardrobe for that playful yet stylish touch.
We highly recommend fabrics like satin or shantung for accessories like bow ties, both for the groom and his male entourage. The sheen from the fabric will look magical as the sun sets while the couple seals the wedding with a kiss.
Blushing Hues: Coral, Pink, and Burgundy
The combination of pink and burgundy works romantically with coral. This is a great spring wedding colour, may it be in an indoor or outdoor venue.
With these blushing colours, you will have plenty of options for flowers to experiment with — whether it’s for the bridal bouquet, boutonnieres, bridesmaids bouquets, or for table centerpieces.
You can also consider accenting centrepieces with fresh fruits and desserts of these colours.
While the bride wears an ivory wedding gown matched with her coral, pink, and burgundy bouquet, the groom can also stand out with an ivory waistcoat with burgundy bow tie made in shantung fabric for the right amount of panache.
Contrast & Complement: Coral and Navy Blue
The royal and masculine shade of navy blue highlighted with a vibrant feminine colour of coral will be a great balance of light and dark shades.
You can also play around and have the bridesmaids wear navy blue dresses and have coral coloured bouquets, while the groomsmen can wear plain white shirts and navy blue braces accessorised with a coral bow tie.
Since these colours call for a rustic themed wedding, you can use burlap table runners on top of navy blue tablecloths accented with coral table napkins.
Garden Surprise: Coral and Green
The warmth of coral combined with the freshness of green are an exceptional June wedding colour.
You can opt with rustic, chic style which is perfect for outdoor weddings, such as garden or backyard venues.
Coral coloured bouquets with accents of fresh greens will look stunning with the bride’s ivory gown, while the groom can match with her bride with a coral bow tie and boutonnière on his light grey suiting ensemble.
These colours can also make beautiful backdrop for the altar and aisle arch decorations with all the leaves and some coral flowers.
Hint of Sparkle: Coral and Gold
A touch of sparkle, like gold, will look stunning with a pure, bold colour like coral.
Gold registers elegance, while coral represents romance. This classy combination makes a great summer wedding colour scheme.
When combined, these colours will look soothing and appealing that will exude all around the wedding venue.
Bridesmaids can wear coral dresses while the bride wears an ivory gown with gold accessories and coral bouquet. The groom can match his beautiful bride by wearing a dark grey jacket and a gold tie while his male entourage can sport matching gold bow ties.
Gold vases with coral flowers will make stellar centrepieces. While for banquet hall set up, gold metal chairs with coral drapes and table covers will definitely scream class and sophistication.
Deeply In Love: Coral and Plum
Coral and plum is a great hit for outdoor rustic themed weddings.
To have that authentic feel of nature, you can play with fabrics with organic textures and earth tones like suede or shantung.
The groom will be such a headturner with an ivory waistcoat matched with a lilac bow tie and coral boutonniere, while the bride wears a champagne wedding gown as she holds a bouquet with coral and plum coloured flowers.
Rock an ombre coral wedding cake with plum sugar flowers on top. You can also throw in some coral inspired cocktail drinks then add berries or floating blossoms — and voilà.
No Detail Shall Pass — Coral It All Up!
Spring is about rebirth and summer creates nostalgia, and we couldn’t think of any other colour to reflect these heartwarming and refreshing feelings than this year’s most celebrated tint: coral.
With a well thought out wedding colour palette, you will surely create a wonderful impact on your wedding day. All you need is a whole lot of creativity, commitment, and focus.
All the choices are there, you just have to pick one that will not only reflect the season but also your own style and aesthetic as a couple.
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