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Coastal Wedding Colour Ideas: Blue, White and Blush
Shades: Duck egg, periwinkle or powder blue and crisp white paired with shades of sage and a hint of blush
For a fresh take on the classic coastal colour palette we see so often, consider a combination of powder blue and crisp white with hints of soft blush and sage. While traditional coastal weddings often lean on blue and white for their timeless elegance, the addition of blush brings a romantic warmth that softens the look and gives it a contemporary edge. Sage acts as the perfect grounding shade, echoing the natural tones of coastal grasses and gives plenty of opportunity to add greenery into your styling.
How to Use It:
- Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Powder blue in relaxed, floaty styles with layered sheer fabric.
- Table Decor: Ribbed glass fish bowls filled with powder blue hydrangeas, laid with powder blue cheesecloth or striped linens. Glassware is clear and gold rimmed or blue glass.
- Wedding Cake: A crisp white cake with textured detail such as combed lines, stucco or spackled buttercream. Decorated with pearls, shells or small edible flowers.
- Stationery: Incorporating decking stripes, subtle details such as shells and lobsters and beautiful powder blue envelopes with printed envelope liners.
Perfect for: Coastal weddings in Cornwall, Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Nantucket, The Hamptons, or elegant yacht club venues.
Coastal Wedding Colour Ideas: Blue, Lemon and Coral
Inspired by the sun-drenched Mediterranean coastline, this uplifting coastal palette combines pale blue, crisp white, lemon yellow, coral, and sunset orange to bring warmth, energy, and a natural glow to your wedding styling. Drawing from the golden hues of Italian citrus groves and the fiery ombré tones of a Mediterranean sunset, this palette balances warmth and energy with cool, breezy blues. Lemon yellow adds a zesty brightness, reminiscent of Amalfi’s famous lemons, while coral and sunset orange adds a little depth to the colour palette. Whether incorporated through hand-painted stationery, citrus-adorned tablescapes, or an ombré wedding cake, this palette creates a lively and sun-kissed coastal wedding aesthetic.
How to Use It:
- Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Carrying shades of coral or pale oranges.
- Table Decor: Dahlias, daisies and pretty wildflowers in simple bud vases in shades of coral, lemon and sunset orange.
- Wedding Cake: A white cake with fresh lemons, greenery and pops of colour.
- Stationery: Location-inspired paintings such as Positano’s colourful coast line, intricate hand-painted Mediterranean tiles or venue illustrations of Italian villas.
Perfect for: Great for any coastal location, but also weddings in coastal fishing villages and colourful harbours.
Coastal Wedding Colour Ideas: Olive, Sand and Driftwood
A palette of neutrals and soft greens offers a fresh alternative to the classic blue and white which is sometimes overused in coastal wedding styling. Inspired by natural, weathered elements, this scheme features light olive, driftwood, sand, ivory, and a hint of gold, mirroring sun-bleached wood, rolling dune grasses, and the muted tones of the coastline. These colors blend seamlessly with organic textures like linen, rattan, macrame, hand embroidery and earthenware pottery. And there is an opportunity to incorporate reclaimed wood and repurposed materials, along with dried flowers which are more sustainable and can be kept after the wedding.
How to Use It:
- Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Sage, taupe, or champagne dresses.
- Table Decor: Linen table runners, matt finish plates in earthy tones, dried floral arrangements, rattan accessories and driftwood vibes.
- Wedding Cake: Naked cake with dried flowers.
- Stationery: Moss and olive green with taupe and beige incorporating green stripes and an earthy hand painted map.
Perfect for: Clifftop weddings, nature-inspired beach weddings and golf club resorts with sandy dunes
Coastal Wedding Colour Ideas: Blue, Fuchsia and Blush
For a modern twist on the classic coastal wedding palette, powder blue, crisp white and fuchsia, paired with blush and hydrangea green create a fresh aesthetic. Powder blue and white lay the foundation for that iconic coastal feel, while fuchsia adds an unexpected pop of colour without overpowering the softer tones. The key to using brighter hues like fuchsia is incorporating them sparingly and tastefully - think pink peonies and small rose buds woven among soft blue hydrangeas, with accents of wildflowers like delphinium and delicate white daisies for a natural, organic touch. The combination of relaxed, calming colours and brights ensures a balanced colour palette that is versatile and easy to use across all aspects of your wedding. Fuchsia is fun, playful, bold and uplifting, making this a brilliant colour palette for destination weddings near the coast.
How to Use It:
- Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Fuchsia
- Table Decor: Tall fuchsia candles in elegant gold candle holders, fresh centre pieces featuring hydrangeas, roses, peonies and wildflowers and bright menus or place cards to complete the look.
- Wedding Cake: Crisp white fondant cake with bright flowers, delicately placed.
- Stationery: Incorporate hand painted hydrangeas and bright fuchsia florals into the design, along with details such as fuchsia ribbon and envelopes.
Perfect for: Destination weddings near the coast
Coastal Wedding Colour Ideas: Sea Glass and Salty Sage
A sea glass-inspired colour palette brings a serene, calming feel to coastal weddings. Featuring soft, frosted tones of sea glass green, white, salty sage, greige, and deep teal, this palette draws inspiration from the blue-green tones of the ocean. The mix of muted greens and soft neutrals creates an effortless elegance, while deep teal adds depth and contrast. The sea glass trend is growing in weddings, as couples embrace natural details that blend seamlessly with their coastal surroundings. If you are planning a coastal wedding in Cornwall, Devon or perhaps the North of England, this colour palette is a fabulous choice!
How to Use It:
- Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Mismatched in varying shades of sea glass, sage and deep teal in lightweight, soft and airy fabrics paired with pearl or gold jewellery.
- Table Decor: Sheer, ruched or draped fabrics in seaglass green or greige, translucent teal glassware and deep teal candle holders. Shell shaped escort cards finished with pretty details such as deep teal ribbon or wax seals
- Wedding Cake: Buttercream cake with texture that mimics the ocean waves and accents such as edible sea glass shards or pressed flowers. Or hand painted, ombre effects.
- Stationery: Sea glass or teal, flood printed menus and place cards set on a greige or crisp white linen napkin. Alternatively, acrylic table numbers or place cards to mirror the glistening shine of natural sea glass.
Perfect for: Contemporary beach weddings, golf club resorts, English coastal weddings