Wedding Color Palettes that Perfectly Transition from Summer to Fall

Most wedding planners know that a color palette is the best foundation to have while planning a wedding. And with summer wedding inspiration dominating the magazines and blogs right now, a wedding couple may be set on a summer color scheme for their fall wedding. Here are some of the best ways to transition color palettes from summer to fall.

Citrus

A citrus color scheme is the best way to make your client’s wedding pop. These juicy colors are great to incorporate throughout a summer wedding or use as a punchy contrast in fall or winter nuptials. Citrus tones on top of a whitewashed wedding perfectly sum up summer; or a shrubbery filled scene with citrus accent colors give fall vibes. Additionally, if you add wood elements to the bright yellows, oranges, and pinks, you can to neutralize the energy somewhat.

Pastel

Pastels are a lot more versatile than people may consider. The colors are lighter and can be used as a base color with metallic accents to make it brighter and perfect for summer. Conversely, by incorporating dark hues and gray tones, the color scheme of the wedding will transition more toward fall.

Blue

Something borrowed, something blue. It's a timeless tradition and the trend of a blue wedding is never-ending, no matter the time of year. It can be incorporated as a small but necessary detail on a hairpiece, or as prominent as the color for the entire bridal party. In the summer, use cerulean to match the cloudless sky, and deepen the shade as you head into fall.

Ombre

Ombre is an extremely popular color blending style for weddings. Depending on which colors your client wants to integrate, the wedding can transition easily from summer to fall. Choose which shade you want your ombre to start and end with: for a wedding with the heat of summer go for warmer tones, and as the temperatures cool so does the palette.

Whether you're a planner, calligrapher, or even caterer, you are bound to use the color scheme of your bride and groom's choice. Get creative and use these as inspirations to lean summer wedding colors toward fall.

Leila Lewis is known as the Wedding PR expert over at Be Inspired PR.

Photo credits

Citrus:

Event design by WINK! Weddings, Photo by onelove photography

Event design by So Happi Together, Photo by Dez and Tam Photography

Fashion by Rebecca Schoneveld, Photo by Hope Helmuth

Event design by Hello Darling, Photo by Two Birds Photo

Catering by Haute Chefs LA, Photo by Rebecca Yale Photography

Event design by B Merry Events, Photo by Rodeo & Co. Photography

Event design by Fete Nashville, Photo by Evin Photography

Event design by Maui’s Angels Weddings,  Photo by Anna Kim Photography

Catering by Modern Art Catering, Photo by Kylie ChevalierPastel:

Event design by Rothweiler Event Design, Photo by Jessica Janae Photography

Event design by Love Greyson, Photo by Willow Noavi

Event design by Graceful Host, Photo by Lauren Friday Photography

Event design by Gourmet Invites, Photo by Lauren Kinsey

Ombre:

Sweets by Sugar Shoppe LA

Stationery by Gretchen Berry Design Co.

Event design by Thomas Bui Lifestyle, Photo by John Prado Photography

Photo by Janelle Brooke Photography

Image via Inspired By This, Photo by Anna Delores

Blue:

Photo by Photography by Martha

Photo by Mirelle Carmichael Photography

Event design by Cherry Blossom Events, Photo by Paper Antler

Event design by Caroline Dutton Events, Photo by Camille Catherine Photography

Event design by Unveiled Hawaii, Photo by Maui Creative Photography

Fashion by Joanna August, Photo by Krista Mason Photography

Beauty by Mobile Bridal Salon, Photo by The Why We Love

Fashion by Petals & Stones, Photo by Rod Foster Photography

Pastel:

Fashion by Rebecca Schoneveld