Color Block Wedding Ideas to Inspire your Big Day Palette
If the words whimsical, bright, original and playful speak to your soul, then consider yourself due for a color block frenzy. One of our favorite modern wedding trends has been poppy hues in organized chaos, and if we’ve come to any conclusions it’s that there’s no wrong way to do color block weddings. You can incorporate this theme anywhere from the chairs in your tablescape to the dress you wear to the desserts you eat. So we’re sharing 30 ideas with you below to put your personalized color block wedding designs in motion!
Photo by Kayla Snell with styling by Mayhar Design
Photo by Christina Karst from this colorful Palm Springs wedding
Photo and styling by Ray Ray
Take these ever-so-slightly galactic pops for example. They’ve got abstract shapes and ombre shades, all thanks to the visual interest of colorblocks!
Photo by Sally Pinera via Style Me Pretty
Photo by Brandon Kidd
This stitched fabric backdrop offers up another wow factor. With berry pinks, soft teals and oatmeal shades threading it all together, we can’t get enough of these monochromatic color wheels.
Photo by Jodee Debes Photography with calligraphy from Prim & Pixie
Photo and cake by Ray Ray
Photo by Chris Isham with invitation suite from Olive Juice Press
Photo and styling by Oh Happy Day
Oh my, watercolor! Individual painted squares come together to create a dessert backdrop that honestly, we might see walking through the front doors of Anthropologie.
Photo and styling by Color Theory Collective
Photo by Tiffany Sangster
If your venue has a natural color block feature, then we say flaunt the heck out of it. There’s not much else that needs to be done to reign in the oohs and ahhs. And if you’re wondering where in the world this beaut is located, google search the Seven Magic Mountains in Nevada!
Photo by Steph Wahlig via The Perfect Palette
Photo by Sally Pinera via Style Me Pretty
Photo via Design Milk
Photo by Studio EMP via Casa de Perrin
Now THIS is a family-style table, with color swatches transitioning two by two. Not to mention the dreamy velvet texture of the chairs.
Photo by Scott Clark Photo with display by Prim & Pixie
Photo by East Olivia Creative
Balloons are a simple and cost-effective way to create a backdrop that packs a heavy design punch. It doesn’t take too much to fill a space, so it’s fairly easy to see why they’ve become so pop(ular) in recent years.
Photo by Brandon Kidd
Photo by Anna Delores Photography from this color block dinner party
Photo by Mary Costa
Photo by Peter Ardito
Welcome bags are another area you can totally capitalize on the color block theme. Just look at that adorable striped towel!
Photo by Jenny Smith & Co with display by Prim & Pixie
Photo by Sally Pinera
Marigold + soft pink against a pale blue background – that’s all it takes in this colorful place setting to make our hearts flutter.
Photo by The Wedding Artists Collective via The Venue Report
Photo by Mary Costa via Green Wedding Shoes
Thoughtful favor displays are on the rise, and we love the idea of weaving ribbon to wrap the gifts. It adds depth, keeps the goodie a surprise, and just imagine the photo opp potential!
Photo by Jen Huang
Photo and invitation by And Here We Are via Oh So Beautiful Paper
We’re obsessed with this prize ribbon lollipop idea as a treat for any kids that attend your wedding too. What better way to get them involved!
Photo and styling by Sugar & Cloth
Photo by Mary Costa
Hey, this llama isn’t too far off from what we’re seeing in weddings today. Add color blocks to floral wreaths + balloon clusters with your bride and groom portraits beside these adorable fur babies.
That’s a wrap on the color block wedding ideas (for now)! We know these looks will only continue to find places in our hearts, and we’re trying to be patient as we eagerly await your personalized creations. So anchors away, folks! And if you have an affinity for any of other wedding trends making the rounds, check out our favorite ideas for celestial weddings and pampas grass designs too. We’ve got your back!