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13 Summer Wedding Color Palettes We Can’t Stop Thinking About

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To everything there is a season . . . and a wedding color palette. When it comes to summer, we love how bright bolds and dreamy pastels transform the natural world into an abundance of color. And with bright blue skies, never-ending florals, and plenty of sunshine — it’s no wonder that June is one of the most popular months to host a wedding celebration. 

With the summer months approaching, we’ve searched high and low to bring you these 13 summer wedding color palettes — along with the real life weddings that inspired them. So whether you are daydreaming of sunshine-yellow cocktails or dusty-blue bridal bouquets, the perfect summer color palette awaits you. Read on to discover creative ways to incorporate these delightful colors into your dream celebration.

1. Cucumber Cool with a Twist of Lime Green Weddings

Green color pallet

Tables and green chairs in a colorful indoor garden.
photographer: Fred Marcus Studio | planner: Norma Cohen Productions | décor: SBK Associates | venue: Monmouth University | chair rentals: Party Rental Ltd.

A Seat at the Table Never Looked So Good

We adore how Norma Cohen Productions utilized lime-green Chiavari chairs, bright floral-patterned linen, and arches of lime and fuchsia florals to transform this tented space into a wonderland of vibrant colors.

An open room with pink walls and large round tables with white linens and pink flower arrangements
photographer: Richard Jopson | planner: cristina verger event planning & production | venue: private residence

Go Grand with Green Goblets

This summer wedding, planned by cristina verger event planning & production, wowed with lime-green goblets and delicate-leaf patterned linen.

East Hampton Summer Wedding at The Reform Club
photographer: Sam Bufalo | event planner: Blossom Events | design & floral: Karen Lenahan Designs | venue: The Reform Club | caterer: Elegant Affairs Caterers

Beneath the Garden Hedge

The PartySlate teams spends hours a day pouring over wedding albums, so it takes a truly unique arch design —like this arbor garden hedge — to stop us in our tracks. See how the “wow” moments continued with the freshest summer fare by Elegant Affairs Caterers.

2. Think True Love with Pink and Blue Weddings

Pink and blue color pallet

Colorful tablescape with massive paned windows behind.
photographer: André Maier Photography | planner: Leslie Mastin Events | design: Lewis Miller Design | venue: Canoe Studios | invitations: Alpine Creative Group

Deep Sea Dive for Coral Treasures

Bright-blue goblets and hot-pink blooms complement the softer tones of coral linen and a midnight-blue table runner at this summer wedding planned by Leslie Mastin Events.

photographer: Jackie Fox | event planner: Jaclyn Watson Events | design & floral: Drape Art Designs & Floraly Linda | venue: The Inn at Burklyn

Pink & Blue Summery Blooms

There’s so many reasons to fall in love with a summer wedding in Vermont, including the opportunities for a tented wedding. Drape Art Designs made this tented wedding pop with cascading pink floral ceiling décor. Bright summery centerpieces and cheerful blue table runners by BBJ La Tavola were just as picturesque.

Chic and Alluring Wedding at The Hempstead House in Sands Point, New York
photographer: We-Do Productions | event planner: Pejy Kash Events | design & floral: Design House Decor | venue: Hempstead House

Cotton Candy Hues in Contrast

Event planner Pejy Kash Events reminds us that that summer is the perfect time to experiment with pops of color. We adore this whimsical bar installation with cotton candy-colored pink and blue blooms. Make sure to see how the ceremony arch dazzled guests with a similar color theme.

3. Peach & Green Weddings are Peachy Keen

Peach and green color pallet

Simple foliage and clusters of peach blossoms
photographer: The Hons Studio | décor: Spina | venue: 620 Loft & Garden

The Art of Dining

Simple foliage and clusters of peach blossoms remind us of the beauty inherent in a shared meal, especially at a venue as magical as 620 Loft & Garden.

Unique and Timeless Wedding at Restaurant Stalpaert in Amsterdam, Netherlands
photo courtesy of event planner: Michelle Rago Destinations | venue: Restaurant Stalpaert

Peach & Green for Any Destination

This stunning destination wedding, planned by Michelle Rago Destinations, has us swooning with its muted peach and green color palette. Peach linen bring out the subtle peach accents in the floral centerpieces for a dreamy aesthetic that we have to applaud.

photographer: Ashley La Parade Photography | event planner: Michelle Garibay Events | venue: Ponte Winery

Surprise & Delight With Summer Hues

Event planner Michelle Garibay Events surprises and delights us at every turn with a summery peach and green color palette. A pale green wedding cake — already unique in its color alone — becomes even more one-of-a-kind with an unexpected visit from man’s best friend. Click to see a close-up of an iced replica of the couple’s dog sneaking a “bite” right before our eyes.

4. Sunshine Bright Yellow Weddings

Yellow color pallet

long table with yellow and pink in the background
photographer: Fred Marcus Studio | planner: Leslie Mastin Events | décor: Belle Fleur NYC | venue: private club | tent: Starr Tent | lighting: Pegasus Productions

When the Lighting Strikes

The psychedelic dance floor with golden laser lights stole the limelight at this outdoor wedding, planned by Leslie Mastin Events.

Immerse Yourself in the Vibrant Palette of This Floral-Filled Wedding at Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club, Where Every Detail Radiates Elegance and Romance
photographer: Perry Vaile | event planner: Eve Clark Events | design & floral: Floressence Flowers | venue: Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club

A Bold, Eclectic Color Palette

This colorful and eclectic wedding ceremony delighted guests with vivid yellow seating and a bright pink floral aisle by Floressence Flowers. See how the dance floor wowed with a custom design of lemons and blooms in the same bold hues.

Exquisite Outdoor Wedding at a Private Residence in Los Angeles, California
photographer: Michelle Beller Photography | event planner: Alyson Fox, Levine Fox Events | design & floral: Revelry Event Designers & Marks Garden

An Opulent Tented Wedding in Green and Gold

Event planner Alyson Fox, Levine Fox Events proved that the height of summer is the perfect time for a luxury wedding. Guests wined and dined at candlelit tables crowned in bright yellow florals and lush greenery. Beige tenting with copper-hued chandeliers softened the look without veering off color palette.

5. Living Coral Weddings Live On

Living coral wedding color pallet

Summer Soiree Wedding
photographer: Fig Media- Photography | planner: Eventure/Debbie Tucker | décor & design: Kehoe Designs | venue: Venue SIX10

Floating in a Sea of Style

Stylish coral centerpieces seemed to mysteriously float in mid-air with these towering clear vases. See how the repast stayed on color palette at this summer wedding planned by Eventure/Debbie Tucker.

Vibrant Wedding at Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia
photographer: Ashley Cox Photography | event planner: Kim Newton Weddings | venue: Clifton Inn | rentals: Something Vintage Rentals

Don’t Forget the Rentals

Everything about this colorful outdoor wedding — from the coral bar area to the cards and gifts “mailbox” by Something Vintage Rentals — captures the beauty of summer at its peak. Make sure to also check out the playful and punny seating chart adorned in the same bright colors.

Romantic Summer Beachfront Wedding in Santa Monica, CA
photo courtesy of & lighting: The Lighter Side | av: WOVA Events

Colorful Beachside Corals

This summer beachfront wedding in Santa Monica, designed by The Lighter Side, kept it elegant and simple with crisp white tablescapes punctuated by bright coral centerpieces. See how the custom cocktails stayed on theme with bright summery colors.

6. Tiffany Blue Weddings for Tiffany & Co. Style

Tiffany blue color pallet

Seaside Celebration in tiffany blue summer wedding colors
photos courtesy of & planner: Kristin Banta Events | venue: Terranea Resort

Endless Blue Skies

While it’s impossible to select a favorite tiffany-blue detail from this seaside wedding, planned by Kristin Banta Events, we are in love with this dreamy-blue drapery.

Tiffany blue up-lighting in an elegant ballroom
photographer: RAG Artistry | planner: KIS(cubed) Events

Summer Twilight

Tiffany-blue uplighting transformed this elegant ballroom, planned by KIS(cubed) Events | into an ethereal summer dreamscape.

Modern and Glamorous 50th Birthday Celebration at The Aloft Delray Beach
photographer: Virge Simone Images | design & floral: Golden Creations | venue: Aloft Delray Beach

We Are Officially Inspired

This stunning celebration may have been a 50th-birthday party, but its modern tablescapes would be right at home at any luxury summer wedding. We love how Golden Creations Events used Tiffany-blue vases to showcase their lavish white blooms — while also employing glittery teal chair accents for another splash of color.

7. Hot Pink Weddings for Hot Summer Days

Hot pink color pallet

Room lit up pink with tall pink floral centerpieces
photographer: Genevieve de Manio Photography | décor: William Mizuta | lighting: Suzanne B. Lowell Lighting Design | tent: PEAK Event Services

Some Like It Hot . . . Pink

This monochromatic wedding dazzles with pink uplighting by Suzanne B. Lowell Lighting Design, pink floral arrangements, and a hot-pink dance floor.

purple and tule create the framework and furniture is places in side
photographer: Regeti’s Photography | planner & creative consultant: Sonal J. Shah Event Consultants | décor: Nivanjoli | venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

In Sync with All Pink

This ethereal mandap wows with cascading bright-pink orchids and pink-purple uplighting. See how the reception was just as stunning at this luxury wedding planned by Sonal J. Shah Event Consultants.

photographer: Rachel Pearlman Photography | décor: Green Meadows Florist | caterer: CxRA | rentals: Party Rental Ltd. | videography: Sky Cinema Film | cake: The Master’s Baker | entertainment: DJ Ravi Jackson LLC

A Bite of Pink Delight

In addition to “Fontina Grilled Cheese Bites” and “Tomato Basil Soup shooters,” hot pink taco shells by CxRA made this wedding an unforgettable culinary experience.

8. Dusty Blue Weddings for Cool and Clean Vibes

Dusty blue color pallet

An all white tablescape with a tall floral arrangement and transparent seating
photographer: Pharris Photography | planner: Keestone Events | décor: Branching Out Events | venue: The Westin Dallas Downtown

A New Take on Ballroom Blues

A glam all-white space, like the The Westin Dallas Downtown, finds a great summer look with lucite seating, clear vases, and soft-toned centerpieces with blue hydrangeas.

Outdoor Summer Wedding - Ipswich, Massachusstes
photographer: Elizabeth Laduca Photography | event planner: Always Yours Events | design & floral: Drape Art Designs

A Quiet Take on a Luxury Setting

This outdoor summer wedding encapsulates the quiet luxury aesthetic with a preppy pole tent, printed baby-blue linen, and glittering chandeliers by Drape Art Designs. A summer soirée has never looked so inviting.

Classical Wedding at Hotel Galvez & Spa in Galveston, Texas
photographer: Koby Brown Photography | design & floral: Blooming Gallery | venue: Hotel Galvez & Spa | lighting & av: 360 AV Design

Boho Blues With a Twist of Elegance

This tented wedding proves that a boho aesthetic can still feel elevated with the right décor — and wedding color palette. We love the woven lanterns with greenery-wrapped cords, designed by 360 AV Design, as well as the light-blue linen and porcelain centerpieces.

9. Purple and Green Weddings Reign Supreme

Purple and green color pallet

A room lit up purple with purple florals and green table lamps
photographer: David Murray | planner: Simeral & Co. | décor: Lotus Floral Events | venue: Boston Public Library | lighting: Suzanne B. Lowell Lighting Design

A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words

The Boston Public Library became a celestial scene of purple and green lighting at this enchanting wedding designed by Suzanne B. Lowell Lighting Design.

photographer: Annie & David | planner: Mandy Scott Events | décor: Main St. Floragarden | venue & caterer: The Westin St. Francis

Lovely Lavenders

This bright and airy ballroom at the The Westin St. Francis is even brighter with towering centerpieces of green and purple blooms.

hydrangeas as centerpiece surrounded by white place settings
photos courtesy of, event design, & planning: Sara Kovel Events | décor: Marc Hall Design | venue: Four Seasons Hotel Boston | linen & chairs: PEAK Event Services

Hip, Heavenly Hydrangeas

Purple and green hydrangeas unite to create a fun, yet romantic wedding centerpiece at this summery soirée, planned by Sara Kovel Events.

10. Rainbow Sherbet-Inspired Orange Weddings

Rainbow sherbert color pallet

a bridal party stands in front of a black and white wall with colorful peonies and greenery
photographer: Vrai Photography | planner & coordinator: LK Events | décor: Revel Decor | venue: Morgan Manufacturing

Black & White Goes Full Color

Bouquets of pink, orange, and green popped against this black-and-white illustrated backdrop. Make sure to check out the other bright floral details at this summer wedding, planned by LK Events.

An arrangement of pink and orange flowers with greenery and candles around them on a white linen
photographer: Katie Kett Photography | planner: Shannon Gail Events | deécor: Vale of Enna | venue: Cafe Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo | caterer: Tigerlily Events

Opulent Oranges

Orange and pink roses interwoven with lush greenery were a perfect fit for this historic ballroom wedding, planned by Shannon Gail Events.

Incredible Floral-inspired Anniversary Celebration in Los Angeles, California
photographer: Jana Williams Photography | event planner: Details Details | design & floral: Eucharis | caterer: Good Gracious! Events

A Color Palette Worth Repeating

Love is always worth celebrating — and there’s nothing we love more than a wedding anniversary party with a vow renewal. This wow-worthy anniversary was the talk of the town with a floating wedding aisle, bright sherbet florals, and whimsical butterfly details. Make sure to also check out the fresh colorful bites by Good Gracious! Events that were perfectly on theme.

11. Nothing Mellow About Purple & Yellow Weddings

Yellow and purple color pallet

photographer: Jennifer Lynn Photography | planning & design: Bliss Events Chicago  | décor: HMR Designs | venue: Chicago Botanic Garden

Botanical Beauties

Purple and yellow blooms inspired everything from the ceremony seating to the dessert at this gorgeous garden wedding, planned by Bliss Events Chicago.

photographer: Emilia Jane Photography | event planner: Beth Bernstein Events | design & floral: Life In Bloom

Summer Colors at Their Peak

Summer is the time when the natural world comes alive with bright, vivid colors. This summer wedding took its cues from nature with cheerful yellow and purple blooms at every turn. See how event planner Beth Bernstein Events further explored this color with a lush, lavish ceiling installation.

Bright and Beautiful Outdoor Wedding in Newport, Rhode Island
photographer: Brian Dorsey Studios | event planner: Michelle Rago Destinations | venue: Castle Hill Inn

Let There Be Light

This Newport wedding is a testament to the power of illumination — from the light-filled tenting, lantern ceiling décor, and bright sunny florals with playful purple accents. See some of our other favorite moments planned by Michelle Rago Destinations, such as the fresh local farm stand.

12. Summer Nights Alight with Purple and Blue Weddings

Purple and blue color pallet

A large band and many singers on stage with dark and purple lighting
photo courtesy of & entertainment: SOULSYSTEM ORCHESTRAS

Go Blue, Glow Purple

A great band, like SOULSYSTEM ORCHESTRAS, deserves a great stage setup — and we love the contemporary glamour of this blue and purple uplighting.

Exquisite Summer Wedding at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton, New York
photographer: Genevieve de Manio Photography | event planner: Leslie Mastin Events

A Summer Disco Theme

Every detail of this Bridgehampton wedding, planned by Leslie Mastin Events, evoked luxury. We love the evening concluded with an epic dance party bathed in blue and purple hues — plus glittery disco balls surrounded by blooms.

Vibrant Brunch Wedding in jewel tones
photographer: Kent Drake Photography | event planner: Reva Nathan & Associates | design & floral: HMR Designs | venue: Galleria Marchetti- The Pavilion

Summer Jewel Tones

Galleria Marchetti- La Pergola offered the perfect setting for an outdoor summer wedding in Chicago. We love how every detail — from the jewel-toned lounge area to the luxe purple goblets— contributes to the luxurious aesthetic.

13. Once in a Blue and Orange Wedding

Orange and blue color pallet

Summer Wedding at Gardener Ranch in Carmel Valley, California
photographer: Shannon Cronin Photography | event planner: Pocketful Of Plans | design & floral: Seascape Flowers | venue: Gardener Ranch

Bright Blue With a Squeeze of Citrus

Event planner Pocketful Of Plans charms us with these summery tablescapes adorned with blue goblets, citrus accents, and bright orange dahlias. See how the wedding party stayed on theme with blue attire and orange floral bouquets.

photographer: Erin Mcginn Photography | event planner: True Event | design & floral: Ryan Designs & Hana Floral Design | caterer: Marcia Selden Catering & Events | linens: BBJ La Tavola

An Elevated Take on Summer Rustic

This quintessential New England wedding felt both rustic and elevated with muted blues and bright pops of citrus. See how Marcia Selden Catering & Events kept the summery vibes going with watermelon margaritas in custom bottles.

photographer: Laurie Bailey Photography | event planner: Moxie Bright Events | design & floral: Winston and Main | venue: The Ebell of Los Angeles

A Bright Summer Wedding in Orange & Blue

The spacious outdoor courtyard at The Ebell of Los Angeles was the perfect place for an elegant summer wedding. A complementary color scheme of orange and blue felt fresh and summery — and made for plenty of picture-perfect moments.


People Also Ask…

How do I choose my summer wedding colors?

Wedding colors are more than the sum of their parts. Colors curate the mood and tone of your celebration, evoke cultural and personal meanings, and bring both theme and style to life. Choosing the right color palette can feel overwhelming. Luckily, PartySlate created our complete Wedding Color Guide to help you finalize this most important item on your to-do list.

You’ll learn about traditional wedding colors, color theory, and so much more. Plus, you’ll get a deeper look at some of our favorite color schemes: from classic black and white to the most elegant neutral hues.

Where can I find a summer wedding venue?

PartySlate makes it easy to find the perfect venue for an outdoor summer wedding. Head to our curated venue guide, and use the filters to narrow your search by location, services, pricing, and more. Best of all, you can filter for specific venue types, like rooftops, for an epic summer celebration.

Once you’ve set your filters, look for the “featured” tags to learn more about PartySlate’s top picks. You can even click into a venue’s PartySlate profile to see how real couples utilized the space. From there, you can send an inquiry through their profile or the PartySlate directory.

Where can I find a wedding planner for my summer soirée?

Before you check off any other item on your to-do list, it’s essential to book a skilled wedding planner. A full-service wedding planner is both a visionary and coordinator. They are responsible for everything from venue and vendor selection, designs, and troubleshooting any unforeseen obstacles. Moreover, they can even save you money.

Head to our curated wedding planner directory to find your perfect fit. You can click into their PartySlate profile to learn more about their business and see examples of their work from real weddings. If you like what you see, send an inquiry from their PartySlate profile or the directory.