Décor, colors & design: Color palettes

A neutral, a main color and an accent in roughly 60-30-10 proportions, including the venue’s own colors.

The key points

Quick answers

What are the most popular wedding colors?

Green (especially sage), white, blush and burgundy were among the most-used in Zola’s 2026 survey.

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How do I choose wedding colors?

Start from the venue and the season, choose a neutral, a main color and an accent, and test them together on real fabric and flowers.

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Should bridesmaid dresses match the wedding colors?

They should coordinate, not necessarily match. Mixed shades of one color, or one color in different styles, often looks more natural.

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What color should the mother of the bride wear?

A shade that complements the wedding palette without matching the bridesmaids — navy, champagne, dusty blue, sage and jewel tones are popular.

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