Fall Wedding Color Inspiration for Autumn Brides

Autumn brides often look to fall colors for wedding inspiration. From the vibrant greens and earthy browns of early fall to the more colorful yellows, rich oranges, and deep reds of mid-season foliage, there are so many beautiful hues to consider for your fall wedding color palette. You can incorporate the most popular fall wedding colors into your decor, the bridesmaid dresses, and even your bouquet that will stand out against your fall wedding dress. Be inspired by our list of the top fall wedding colors, explore month-by-month seasonal color picks, and take in a few final tips for choosing a fall wedding color palette that’s perfect for your celebration. Whether you’re going for the classic cozy vibes of the season, something that’s subtly seasonal, or a color combination that’s completely outside of the box, Avery Austin is here to help!

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• Top Fall Wedding Colors for Bridesmaid Dresses & Decor
• The Most Popular Fall Wedding Colors By Month
• Tips for Choosing Your Fall Wedding Color Palette

Top Fall Wedding Colors for Bridesmaid Dresses & Decor

As you plan out your fall wedding color palette, you want to start by choosing two main colors that you’ll weave throughout your celebration, from the fall bridesmaid dresses to the table settings and bouquets. With that in mind, explore the top fall wedding colors below and consider which hues are your favorite. As you’ll see, many of them go together gorgeously, so you can easily mix and match your fall bridesmaid dresses, plan out the decor, and stylize your invitations with this inspiration to guide you. (Planning around a different time of year? Our guide to bridesmaid dress colors by season covers spring, summer, and winter too.)

From our order books: across the last two falls (September through November), the bridesmaid colors our brides bought most after classic Black were Navy, Burgundy, and Blush, with Midnight, Merlot, and Dusty Rose close behind. In our try-at-home boxes, Blush, Midnight, and Dusty Rose were the fall favorites.

Neutral Hues

Neutral hues are so versatile for fall weddings because they can be used as your main colors or as accent colors with ease. Go boho chic with a mix of fall bridesmaid dresses in gorgeous shades of brown, tan, champagne, or ivory, or pair up another fall color with chocolatey brown fall bridesmaid dresses for added depth and richness. Sprinkle in these neutral hues, along with a splash of blush pink for romance, to your centerpieces, decor, and bouquets too. For the most classic of fall wedding color palettes, match up soft ivory hues with the bold contrast of rich red hues. Shop Avery Austin’s neutral bridesmaid dresses to explore these fall shades.

Orange & Yellow Hues

From marigold or honey yellow to terracotta or burnt orange, these hues remind us of the vibrant leaves falling in the peak of autumn and ripe pumpkins ready for picking and carving. Choosing fall bridesmaid dresses in a mix of complementary orange and yellow shades is a great way to lean into that seasonal feeling. For your decor and florals, mix in some rich burgundy and soft pink with those orange hues for a pumpkin spice vibe, or go classic with a mix of rusty yellow and burgundy hues.

Stylist’s note: Avery Austin’s bridesmaid line does not carry a true marigold or terracotta, so for this palette we point brides to Dark Coral for the warmest orange-leaning dress, then build the orange and yellow into florals, linens, and stationery. Warm neutrals like Cappuccino and Warm Beige carry the same undertones in a softer way.

Rich Reds

Burgundy, wine red, and maroon are popular fall wedding colors that bring to mind the changing leaves and cozy fireplaces of autumn. Imagine just how gorgeously your fall wedding dress in ivory or white will pop against a backdrop of fall bridesmaid dresses in rich red hues. Use this same idea for your florals and decor by pairing up with neutral hues for a color pop that highlights this autumnal shade. Shop Avery Austin’s red bridesmaid dresses and ivory wedding dresses to try this gorgeous combination.

Deep Purples

Bringing a seasonal edge that also channels a regal fairy-tale vibe, beautiful violet hues, rich plum, and classic eggplant purple are late fall favorites. Deck your bridal party out in plum purple fall bridesmaid dresses, then go for florals in bright pink for a gorgeous contrast, or go a combination of eggplant purple and muted mauve fall bridesmaid dresses for a beautiful seasonal mix-and-match lineup. Shop Avery Austin’s purple bridesmaid dresses to dive into this fall wedding color.

Dusty Pastel Hues

Break the fall wedding color mold with a refreshing blend of blues, pinks, and purples, but in muted hues that pay homage to the season. Dusty blue, slate blue, dusty rose, mauve pink, or dusty lavender are all great options that aren’t predictable seasonal shades. Shop Avery Austin’s pastel bridesmaid dresses for a soft fall wedding color palette.

Metallic Hues

Working best as an accent, you can tie in a variety of metallic hues to your florals, accessories, centerpieces, and decor. With a rich reddish-brown tint, these copper and bronze hues add gorgeous shine and visual interest to your fall wedding color palette. Try pairing them up with fall bridesmaid dresses in earthy brown and green hues or rich reds and deep purples. For a similar copper/bronze vibe but without the natural shine of metallics, look into yellow-orange shades of amber. For a more romantic edge, consider rose gold for a splash of pink with beautiful shine. And of course, there’s nothing quite so glitzy and glamorous for a fall wedding than classic gold.

Stylist’s note: metallics live best in accessories and decor, since true metallic fabrics are rare in bridesmaid dresses. If you want the dresses themselves to echo the look, our Champagne and Silver bridesmaid colors read like soft gold and polished silver next to real metallic accents.

Teal or Turquoise

Adding a chill, tranquil vibe, greenish-blue hues like teal and turquoise are calming shades that can ground your other classic autumnal colors. Consider pairing these popular fall wedding colors with jewel tones like navy blue or emerald green to enhance the effect. Shop Avery Austin’s teal bridesmaid dresses or turquoise bridesmaid dresses to add this top fall wedding color to your cozy seasonal palette.

Rich Greens

Among the most popular fall wedding colors for early fall, bridesmaid dresses in emerald, olive, and forest green are perfect for channeling the rich greenery vibe of late summer/early fall, especially for outdoor celebrations. The extra perk? These green hues feel naturally luxurious and blend well with other rich hues like gold, burgundy, or navy blue. Shop Avery Austin’s green bridesmaid dresses to make the most of this early fall wedding color.

Bold Blues

Navy blue and sapphire blue are autumnal favorites, so they’re perfect for fall bridesmaid dresses, florals, and centerpieces. While navy offers timeless elegance that is especially favored in late fall and early winter, sapphire blue is a highly saturated tone that adds a luxurious, glam vibe to your fall color palette throughout the season. Pair your bold blue hues with silver to up the glamour, or let them stand centerstage on their own amid beautiful neutral hues. Shop Avery Austin’s blue bridesmaid dresses for this mid- to late-season fall favorite.

The Most Popular Fall Wedding Colors By Month

While the colors you choose for your wedding palette don’t have to match the season perfectly, it’s fun to draw inspiration from that time of year. The exact vibe you want to strike during the autumn months can vary as greatly as the months themselves. From the slowing pace at the end of summer and start of harvest season to the cozy, calming vibes of fall, let’s take a look at how each month can inspire you with some of the most popular fall wedding colors.

• September (Early Fall): Reflecting the transition between summer and fall, September opens up colorful opportunities to blend beautiful hues from each season. Explore bright summery hues like teal, fuchsia, and chartreuse, as well as soft fall hues like mauve or olive green. For the most effective September wedding color palette, choose a vibrant hue, a complementary muted hue, and a neutral accent color (like taupe or cream).
• October (Mid Fall): Whether you’re more of a pumpkin spice/harvest-season bride or a spooky-season bride will greatly impact your color preferences for an October wedding! If you’re dreaming of a classic fall wedding with pumpkins and the like, then you can dive into timeless fall hues of orange, yellow, and red, or tone it down with softer hues like terracotta, amber, caramel brown, or dusty sage. Prefer to lean into the drama of the spooky season? Go for a more dramatic fall wedding color palette that includes a mix of rich reds, dark blues, and charcoal or black. Prefer an outside-of-the-box October wedding color combination? Explore a soft pastel palette with dusty, muted hues.
• November (Late Fall): Transitioning slow to winter, November offers an opportunity to explore more saturated hues for your fall wedding color palette. Jewel tones, like emerald green, ruby red, amethyst purple, or navy blue are great options for late fall/early winter. For a lighter vibe, try choosing a dark color, like black or charcoal, as an accent hue that heightens the visual dimension and provides a stunning contrast to the rest of your color palette. You can also lean into the festive feel of the season with metallic hues like copper, bronze, gold, or silver.

Tips for Choosing Your Fall Wedding Color Palette

Even knowing all the most popular hues for fall wedding color palettes and gorgeous ways to mix and match them, it can help to have a little direction on how to narrow those options in a way that suits you and your wedding. Here are a few tips for choosing a fall wedding color palette:

• Match Your Venue & Theme: Planning a boho or country chic celebration at a rustic barn or farm? Consider a mix of warm earthy hues and classic neutrals. If you’re celebrating in a formal ballroom or at an estate, go for autumnal pairings that really bring the drama and upscale vibes to life, such as a mix of burgundy, ivory, and gold. Planning more of a modern reception with a minimalist vibe? Stick to neutral colors or muted autumnal hues for your fall wedding color palette.
• Balance Your Palette: To keep things balanced, it’s best to stick to two main colors for your fall wedding color palette and one or two supporting accent hues. This makes it easier to tie everything together in a way that feels cohesive and not overwhelming. Your main colors should dominate visually, while the accent hues are subtly placed in ways that support the main colors. One way to do this is to emphasize your two main colors by making them the fall bridesmaid dress colors, main table linen hues, and primary florals, then tying in your accent colors around them.
• Incorporate Your Hues Strategically: Remember that you can tie your fall wedding color palette into just about every aspect of your wedding, from save the dates and invitations to the decor and table settings to your wedding gown and the fall bridesmaid dresses.
• Don’t Forget Texture: Opting for different fabrics, types of floral accents, and metallic versus flat colors can add so much depth and visual interest to your fall wedding color palette. Explore how those different textures and the lighting can work together to bring your wedding dreams to life.
• Know It’s Fine to Skip Fall Hues Too: No, you don’t have to use fall colors for a fall wedding. Just because it’s fall does not mean that you HAVE to use fall colors for your wedding colors. Seasonal inspiration is common, but not the rule. After all, it’s your big day! Your wedding colors should be meaningful to you and your partner, so it’s perfectly fine to skip over the classic fall colors and choose hues that you both love instead. In fact, it can be even more memorable for your guests when you toss in the unexpected!

With this fall wedding color inspiration ready to get you started, it’s time to shop Avery Austin’s bridesmaid dress collection. Find an assortment of fall bridesmaid dresses in the latest styles and most popular autumnal colors, as well as classic designs in other beautiful hues. Of course, if you haven’t yet chosen your fall wedding dress, you can also shop the Avery Austin wedding dress collection at the same time to coordinate the whole bridal party look! Whether you decide to stick with classic fall wedding colors or break from traditional season inspiration to create a wedding color palette that is uniquely you, you’re sure to find the perfect styles and hues to suit your celebration.