A wedding colour palette sets the visual tone for the event. Yet achieving cohesion is often more intuitive than formulaic.

“We start with how a couple wants the wedding to feel,” said Cary Coryell of Michaleen’s Florist & Greenhouse. “Romantic, earthy, vibrant. The palette comes from that emotional foundation.”

Florists use colour in layers. For example, blush and cream may be enhanced with touches of sage or rust.

Venue and season inform choices. A vineyard in summer may suggest muted greens and a dash of color, while a spring wedding might call for crisp whites and pale lilac.

Texture and lightness also play roles. “You can soften a bold palette with airy textures,” said Coryell.

Bridesmaids’ dresses, linens, and stationery often guide the process. Florists pull colours from these elements.

Consistency comes not from repeating a single color, but from maintaining a tonal thread. “We look for harmony more than uniformity,” said Coryell.

A well crafted palette brings unity to diverse design choices. It makes the wedding feel considered and complete.