A beach wedding comes with a built-in backdrop of sand, water and sky. These 12 palettes work with that setting, from soft sand and seafoam to tropical brights and crisp nautical navy, for ceremony arches, tablescapes, invitations and bridesmaid dresses.
Sand and seafoam
Natural and calm; blends with the beach instead of competing.
Coral and turquoise
Bright and tropical; a classic for destination weddings.
Nautical navy
Crisp navy and white with rope gold; East Coast elegance.
Sunset glow
Peach, coral and orchid for an evening ceremony at sunset.
Tropical jungle
Palm leaves, mango and hibiscus; great for Hawaii or Mexico.
Dusty blue and ivory
Soft and romantic; very popular with chiffon dresses.
Driftwood
Weathered wood and sea glass; boho and relaxed.
Blush and gold shore
Elegant and soft; lovely at a beach resort.
Ocean blues
A gradient from shallow water to deep sea.
Seashell neutrals
Pearly whites and shell pinks; minimal and timeless.
Citrus coast
Lemon, orange and teal; playful for a summer party.
Island orchid
Orchid purple and lagoon teal for tropical florals.
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Let nature do most of the work
With sand, sea and sky in the background, you need fewer decorations. Choose two palette colors for flowers and fabrics, and keep the rest white or natural.
Pick wind-friendly materials
Lightweight chiffon in your palette colors moves beautifully in the breeze. Use heavier centerpieces, lanterns and weighted runners so decor doesn't blow away.
Think about the light
Bright midday sun washes out pastels, while sunset makes warm colors glow. Schedule the ceremony for golden hour if your palette is soft or warm.