Vibrant Summer Wedding Color Schemes for Your Big Day
There’s nothing better than summer evenings when the sun sinks low in the sky and the warm air wraps around like a gentle hug. These sensations are the perfect compliments to summer wedding and provide a beautiful setting with the warmth, color, and light that compliments summer. Selecting color palettes and summer wedding dresses involves more than simply choosing favorites. It is equally important to consider aesthetics to capture the magic of the season, and make sure the bridal party looks effortless and is comfortable. The right color will ground your vision for a more relaxed barefoot ceremony in the sand, and make those golden hour summer moments ideal.
Embracing the Spirit of Summer Wedding Palettes
Not only is summer light bright, but it can also come on too strong. The selected color scheme also plays into the way the fabrics will reflect light when the sun is beating down. The colors chosen for the dresses will appear differently in store and reflect differently with the sunlight. To counter this, stylists advise using bright, high energy colors with softer, more worn neutrals to balance the effect.
Chiffon layered over dresses can look wonderfully dreamy, floaty, and ethereal emanating a unique vibe for your bridal party that will certainly set them apart from the crowds, even if you choose a heavier fabric like some of your bridal party’s chiffon dresses, but it'll pair beautifully with the lighter chiffon over layer in front of a bright and warm, light breezy, summer atmosphere chiffon. Instead of a delicate die silk, one of this season’s favorite outdoor event fabrics, you may want to aim for a lighter option that will float upwards and catch the light for some of that ‘festoon’ look and that would be ideal if your home pillars open up onto Chiffon and the light will float ethereally. If you want to avoid a straightforward design, you can use different materials, e.g. dresses in mid-length chiffon finishing in Dusty Rose for the ensemble and a finished set of styles for your wedding finishing, with mid_length Chiffon Dusty Rose that will set the first evergreen, and then mid-length Chiffon Dusty Rose with evergreen. To complete your set, finish with touches of mid-length Dusty Rose Chiffon and clippers to complete your silver woven remnants your ensemble and complete your tufted chairs’ finials, and for your event, use fine fillets of mid-length Dusty Rose Chiffon. You can use mid Chiffon of Dusty Rose as a complete set for your event. You may also like to separate the glass pieces and add a Chiffon bow finished to open your selected Green Silver Dollar woods, mid-length Dusty Rose to complete your event, and finials of mid Chiffon Dusty Rose.
Timeless Romance: Dusty Rose and Sage Green
Marigold and Terracotta are excellent options for couples that want to fully embrace the summer season. These colors are perfect for rustic barn weddings in the warm desert climates as the avoid competition with the earthy tones in the surrounding desert. Terracotta resembles a warm earthy clay color and Marigold is a bright and cheery sunshine color.
When selecting a color palette for an event, the colors' impact and visual balance play a significant role in determining how bold and daring the color choices can be. This is noticeable with the earth tone wedding guest dresses found at many venues. Different dress silhouettes among the bridesmaids can create a more balanced overall visual impact in the wedding party. With Marigold and Terracotta dresses, the wedding party and surrounding decor can clash, which is why most brides choose neutral florals. Using a neutral cream rose bouquet with dried pampas is a great choice to keep the focus on the wedding party.
Sun-Drenched Vibes: Terracotta and Marigold
When planning events during summer, use calming palettes to capture the relaxed feel of the beach. Dusty Blue and Sea Glass are perfect for summer weddings as they mimic the colors of the sea. Sea Glass is especially beautiful in dreamy, flowing fabrics like Tulle and Mesh. Sea Glass’s blue-green undertones add depth and movement to any outfit, making it an excellent choice for a summer wedding guest dress.
The groomsmen’s outfits are also important for this water-themed look (and black tuxedos would be a bit too formal!). Light gray or tan suits would be perfect for matching these muted colors and keeping the entire wedding party coordinated and relaxed. If you’re nervous that the colors might be too muted for photographs, a white or very light lemon yellow touch to the boutonnieres should be enough to contrast with the blues and greens.
Coastal Cool: Dusty Blue and Sea Glass
A great idea for summer wedding color schemes is a mix-and-match bridal party. Instead of selecting just one color, you can pick a combination of three or four colors, ensuring they all complement one another. This way, each bridesmaid can select a color and style that makes her feel her best, and, to achieve a sunset look, you can opt for a combination of Terracotta, Sunset, and Mai Tai, which will create a gorgeous gradient as the party flows throughout the venue.
The most important part of getting dressed with multiple colors is to find a point of unity. This can be done by using the same type of material, like Chiffon, or the same length of the dress. The size-inclusive summer bridesmaid dresses from Azazie, ranging from size 0 to size 30, have made this even easier to ensure every one of your party members is getting a fit, made to order, no matter which style they choose. It’s also great because your friends can choose a neckline that works for them, and, when they all stay within your color palette, it guarantees that your bridal party is cohesive without looking ‘cookie cutter’.
The Art of Mix-and-Match Summer Styling
Even if your color scheme is amazing, your bridal party will have a bad experience if they are all too hot. That’s why when it comes to choosing fabric and color for summer weddings, it’s important to choose the right combination. Chiffon is the summer gold standard for fabric because it is lightweight and also incredibly breathable. It will keep your bridal party cool during the ceremony. If you are looking for a fabric that is a little more structured than that, then a good option is the Stretch Crepe which really has that modern and sleek look you may be looking for and it is has a non-restrictive and flexible fabric type that will allow for easy movement.
If you are a couple who wants to be eco-friendly, you should know that made-to-order dresses help reduce the waste that comes from mass production, and many of their modern fabrics are made of positive eco-friendly materials. This will help you feel better about your eco-conscious choices. Also, if you choose a custom fit and a breathable fabric, you will ensure that the bridesmaids can focus on celebrating you instead of on their dresses.
Choosing Breathable Fabrics for Summer Comfort
Even if your color arrangement is astonishing, your bridal party will still have a bad time if they are too warm. The choice of fabric is as important as the choice of color. For summer, Chiffon is the gold standard is because it is lightweight and highly breathable, which is essential for staying cool and stylish during the celebration. If you want a more structured dress than that, then a good, more modern, and sleek, plus easy to move and comfortable, non-restrictive, flexible, outdoor ceremony, and everything, type of fabric is the Stretch Crepe, since it is even available in a flexible type to also allow for easy movement.
For the couple that want to be environmentally friendly, you should also note that made-to-order dresses reduces the waste created by mass production, and many of the modern materials used to make the dresses have been developed with positive eco-friendly fabrics. This will allow you to feel good about your fashion choices. By considering a custom fit and breathable fabric, you are ensuring that the bridesmaids will be able to focus on celebrating you and not on adjusting their dresses because of the extreme heat.
Stylist Tips
When ordering made to measure dresses for summer, you should consider the possibility of slight body swelling due to heat. For outdoor weddings, a more relaxing fit may be required. A Chiffon dress is a good option for that as it is a lot more comfortable than a restrictive silhouette. For comfort and ease, more breathable fabrics are better.
Now that the summer is about to kick off, are you ready to pick some amazing new colors? Summer is the ideal time to start designing your wedding color palette by ordering free swatches from Azazie!
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials are best for summer weddings?
Chiffon is the best option for summer wedding as it is lightweight and breathable and it flows nicely with the wind. For more structure, comfort and ease of movement, Stretch Crepe is a good option.
What summer wedding color combinations will avoid looking washed out?
To avoid a washed-out appearance further combined soft pastels with one or two deeper shades. For a more photogenic contrast, combine light Sea Glass with a deeper Dusty Blue, and soft Dusty Rose with earthy rich Sage Green.
Can I have varying dress styles in my summer bridal party?
Absolutely. Different styles will encourage and make everyone more at ease. For a unified appearance, colour and fabric will be of the same palette. This way your bridal party will be able to express their individual styles while maintaining a polished appearance for your wedding.