2025 TRENDING AND CLASSIC WEDDING COLOUR PALETTES
Choosing the perfect colour palette for your wedding can transform your special day into a cohesive, visually stunning celebration. Colours set the mood, communicate your personal style, and tie together every aspect—from invitations and attire to floral arrangements and décor. At Factory51, our industrial chic venue, featuring exposed brick, polished concrete floors, and rustic timber accents, provides an ideal canvas for a variety of wedding colours, enhancing your chosen palette and creating unforgettable moments.
How to Incorporate Your Colour Palette
Your wedding colour palette is more than just aesthetic; it narrates your love story and showcases your personality. Here’s how you can integrate your selected colours seamlessly:
- Invitations: Your invitations give guests their first impression of your wedding theme. Consider coloured envelopes, ribbon accents, or floral illustrations.
- Bridal Party Attire: Coordinate dresses, ties, pocket squares, and accessories to align with your chosen palette.
- Florals: Bouquets, table arrangements, and ceremony installations can bring your colours to life vividly and naturally.
- Décor and Styling: Use coloured linens, table runners, candles, signage, and accent furniture to echo your palette.
- Food and Drink: Signature cocktails, desserts, and tableware details can subtly introduce your chosen hues.
Trending Colour Palettes for 2025
Let’s explore six stunning colour palettes set to captivate in 2025, each uniquely suited to Factory51’s rustic elegance:
1. Pantone Colour of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse
Pantone’s Mocha Mousse embodies warmth, elegance, and grounding comfort. This luxurious brown hue complements Factory51’s rustic-industrial charm perfectly.
How to Use Mocha Mousse:
- Invitations: Embossed mocha lettering on cream stock for sophisticated contrast.
- Bridal Party: Velvet mocha dresses paired with neutral suits.
- Florals: Pair with creamy whites, blush, and dried botanicals.
- Décor: Wooden accents, mocha table runners, bronze candleholders, and earthy ceramics.
2. Lavender & Dusty Blue
A calming, fresh, and classic palette, lavender paired with dusty blue offers an air of romance and tranquility.
How to Use Lavender & Dusty Blue:
- Invitations: Soft watercolour washes in lavender and blue.
- Bridal Party: Dusty blue ties paired with lavender dresses or accessories.
- Florals: Lavender sprigs, hydrangeas, and pastel blooms.
- Décor: Light linens, glassware in shades of blue, lavender candles, and delicate floral garlands.
3. Romantic Terracotta & Sage
This organic and earthy combination continues to trend, bringing warmth and nature-inspired charm to your wedding.
How to Use Terracotta & Sage:
- Invitations: Terracotta cardstock with sage envelopes and botanical illustrations.
- Bridal Party: Sage dresses with terracotta boutonnieres and ties.
- Florals: Eucalyptus, succulents, dried grasses, and vibrant terracotta blooms.
- Décor: Terracotta pots, sage-coloured napkins, and lush greenery accents throughout Factory51’s spaces.
4. Bold Jewel Tones
Rich, opulent, and vibrant—jewel tones such as emerald, ruby, sapphire, and amethyst lend a luxurious feel, perfectly offset by Factory51’s industrial backdrop.
How to Use Jewel Tones:
- Invitations: Deep-hued papers with gold foil accents.
- Bridal Party: Jewel-toned dresses and suits with dramatic floral accessories.
- Florals: Deeply saturated roses, dahlias, orchids, and greenery.
- Décor: Velvet furniture, bold linens, coloured glassware, and luxurious metallic accents.
5. Cherry Red Accents
Named the colour of the year by various wedding trend forecasters, cherry red is a showstopper. This bold, passionate hue brings vibrancy and romance to any wedding celebration.
How to Use Cherry Red Accents:
- Invitations: Elegant calligraphy in cherry red on crisp white or blush backgrounds.
- Bridal Party: Red velvet bridesmaid dresses, red heels, or a bold red lip for the bride.
- Florals: Deep red roses, anemones, and ranunculus for bouquets and centrepieces.
- Décor: Red table runners, candleholders, or a dramatic red neon sign for a statement piece at Factory51.
6. Romantic Pastels
Inspired by Bridgerton and the Rococo Revival, this palette brings dreamy hues of soft pinks, buttery yellows, lilacs, and powder blues, evoking a sense of timeless romance and whimsy.
How to Use Romantic Pastels:
- Invitations: Watercolour floral designs in soft pastels.
- Bridal Party: Mismatched bridesmaid dresses in pastel shades for a soft, ethereal look.
- Florals: Peonies, garden roses, and delphiniums in delicate pastel tones.
- Décor: Pastel-hued candles, soft drapery, and subtle tableware touches to enhance Factory51’s warm, inviting atmosphere.
7. Citrus Splash
Bright and cheerful, citrus tones like lemon yellow, vibrant orange, grapefruit pink, and lime green inject energy and playfulness into your wedding day.
How to Use Citrus Tones:
- Invitations: Vibrant citrus-inspired patterns or colourful illustrations.
- Bridal Party: Playful attire with citrus-hued accents and bouquets.
- Florals: Bright blooms, citrus fruits incorporated in centrepieces and installations.
- Décor: Colourful linens, vibrant table settings, fresh citrus accents, and whimsical signage to contrast Factory51’s industrial aesthetic beautifully.
8. Neutrals & Metallics
Timeless and sophisticated, a palette of creams, whites, gold, silver, and copper creates a refined, elegant atmosphere.
How to Use Neutrals & Metallics:
- Invitations: Simple, elegant stationery featuring metallic calligraphy.
- Bridal Party: Chic cream gowns and sleek metallic details for suits and accessories.
- Florals: White roses, baby’s breath, and textured foliage.
- Décor: Metallic chargers, mirrored accents, creamy linens, and candlelit tables to reflect Factory51’s warm lighting.
Wedding Colour Palettes at Factory51
The beauty of Factory51 lies in its versatility. Our unique venue naturally complements and elevates diverse colour schemes, creating a harmonious blend of style and rustic charm. Whether you prefer the earthy calm of Mocha Mousse, the sophisticated neutrals with metallic accents, or bold jewel tones, our venue provides the perfect backdrop to highlight your chosen palette.
With carefully curated colour selections and thoughtful integrations, your wedding day at Factory51 will be an unforgettable celebration tailored uniquely to you and your love story. Discover the endless possibilities and let your wedding colours create lasting memories.
Plan Your Dream Wedding at Factory51
If you’re ready to bring your wedding vision to life (along with your chosen colour palette!), we’d love to help. Contact us today to check availability or arrange a personalised viewing of Factory51, where you can explore our venue in person and meet our Functions Manager, Kailyn. If you’re wanting to get married if 2025, we do have some availability left, along with a number of dates for 2026. If you’re keen to taste our handcrafted menu, why not make a booking at our restaurant? Our team of experienced chefs serve delicious meals, alongside boutique beverages. We can’t wait to be part of your love story!