Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details Wedding Colors 22 Winter Wedding Color Palettes That Aren't Just Red and Green By Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber has been writing, editing, and producing lifestyle and weddings content for over 7 years. In that time, she has interviewed and worked with hundreds of leading experts to become an authority on all things homekeeping, flower arranging, home design, and wedding planning. Editorial Guidelines Published on December 6, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: The Singlers Photography When planning a winter wedding, it's easy to gravitate towards the season's signature hues. But there are so many more festive colors than just red and green. From splashy magentas to frosted metallics, there are an infinite number of ways to showcase winter's full color range. To inspire your big day's main colors, we've corralled photos featuring the prettiest shade combinations from real winter weddings. We left no detail unturned. From navy and red floral arrangements to a cream, green, and copper mantel display, we found color inspiration in every nook and cranny of these stunning fêtes. Here, you'll find vibrant tablescapes, stunning cakes, pretty bridesmaids' dresses, and more, all in varying seasonally-appropriate shades. And while we're all about presenting the best of the unexpected, we haven't forgotten you holiday fanatics. There may be more to a perfect winter color palette than red and green, but really, there's nothing more classic, timeless, or festive. 01 of 22 Navy and Gold Lauren Fair Photography Channel the hue of a clear winter's night sky with navy accents. Here, metallic gold chairs offer an industrial contrast to the velvet lounge seat, creating the perfect wintry palette. More Ways to Add a Pop of Metallic to Your Wedding 02 of 22 Peach and Powder Rodeo & Co. Photography Here, a peachy-pink wedding dress pops against a barely-blue ice castle backdrop—but you don't need a frozen big-day venue to make the color combo work. Use peach and powder blue throughout your day to create a similar wintry vibe. Love This Colorful Wedding Dress? Here Are 65 More 03 of 22 Burgundy and Blush Katherine Rose of Max & Friends Burgundy is a classic color choice for winter. To modernize and brighten the shade, add in pops of pink like this bride did when pairing her her bridesmaids' dark dresses with blush faux-fur shrugs. 04 of 22 Red, White, and Blue Joanna Fisher Photography Although this trio of colors may be synonymous with July, they work surprisingly well for the winter, too. Rich red, winter white, and navy blooms make this floral creation cold-weather appropriate. The antlers are the perfect seasonal finishing touch. 05 of 22 Magenta and Yellow Mr. & Mrs. Wedding Duo Talk about unexpected. Dip-dyed berry table linens and velvet yellow napkins bring bursts of unanticipated color and texture to an otherwise muted tablescape. On a dinner table lined with wax candles, this color combo becomes undeniably romantic by night. 06 of 22 Champagne, Wine, and Evergreen Uttke Photography Now this is a winter classic. These Champagne-colored flats, decorated with wine-hued blooms and blush berries, give off serious seasonal inspiration. More Closed-Toe Shoes to Wear at Your Winter Wedding 07 of 22 Blue-Gray and White Marni Rothschild Pictures Blue-gray and white are two winter-ready colors on their own, so it's no surprise they pair well together. This bridesmaid's gauzy dress pairs perfectly with her wintry white bouquet. Now imagine the colors throughout your entire reception. 08 of 22 Cream, Copper, and Green The Singlers Photography To make an all-white backdrop feel a little less stark, consider layering copper and green accents, like metallic vessels and a seeded eucalyptus garland. 09 of 22 Red, White, and Blush Jessie Schultz Photography Wintry shades of red and green—seen in this bouquet in the forms of roses and eucalyptus—can be softened with pops of pale pink so as not to scream holiday. More Wild, Overgrown Bouquets You'll Love 10 of 22 Teal, Gold, and Dusty Rose White Rabbit Studios Color inspiration can come from the most unlikely of sources—the teal sides of this distressed dining table inspired this surprisingly festive color combination. Gold fabrics and dark pink goblets help to make bright teal feel seasonal. 11 of 22 Plum and Gold Blaine Siesser Doesn't this cozy display make you want to curl up by a warm fire? Replicate the feeling at your own wedding by stealing the color found in the plush plum couches and golden rug. 12 of 22 Winter White, Copper, and Gold McCune Photography These oversized star ornaments prove that there's so much more to wintry metal combos than just silver and gold. 13 of 22 Yellow, Gold, and Green Kaytee Lauren Photography Yellow may not feel like a winter wedding color, but it absolutely can be. Temper its bright hue with gold flatware and a garland of greens. More Lush Wedding Garlands That Will Elevate Your Tablescapes 14 of 22 Shades of Gray Everbay Co. Gray is the perfect warming shade to use throughout your winter wedding. Here, bridesmaids donned dove gray sweaters and charcoal-colored skirts, proving that tone-on-tone palettes can be incredibly chic. 15 of 22 Red and Gold Kate Headley Nothing says "Christmas wedding" quite like this color combo of gold and red. This illustrated invite suite was further upgraded to reflect the season with a wreath motif and bakers twine details. More Ideas for a Festive Christmas Wedding 16 of 22 Green, Orange, and Cream Christian Oth of Christian Oth Studio This couple put their own twist on the traditional red-and-green winter color scheme by swapping out red florals for orange persimmons. Steal their smart idea for an equally festive palette that won't leave guests dreaming of Christmas. 17 of 22 Red and Pewter Kate Headley Temper bold red with a subtle metallic hue, like pewter or bronze. Here, fiery lily bouquets pop against sequined bridesmaids' dresses. 18 of 22 Gray, Gold, and Green Cassidy Carson Photography Translate winter's stormy skies into a cool wedding color palette by pairing gray with pops of green and gold. Here, gray taper candles look extra festive in shiny gold holders, and the display pops against a table-length garland. 19 of 22 Black, White, and Rose Gold Brumley & Wells Rose gold modernizes a classic black-and-white color palette, as seen with the foil accents on this traditional invite suite. 20 of 22 Shades of Purple Alixann Loosle Photography On the outset, purple may not seem like a wintry color option, but it absolutely can be. This florist chose moody purples, paired with pops of yellow and peach, for an unexpected mix. 50 More Wedding Centerpieces to Inspire You 21 of 22 Plaid Palette Lauren Kinsey If you're nervous that hues like blue, green, and red won't work well together, look to plaid for proof. This trio is practically the ultimate winter color palette. Go Inside This Maryland Wedding 22 of 22 Red and Gray Lavender and Twine Everyone favors red for winter, but you can make the color your own by pairing it with softer gray accents. Here, a red silk flower pops against a square gray dinner plate, offering up a pretty contrast between seasonal and modern. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit