Color Palettes

Lavender and sage wedding colors

Lavender and sage feel like a cottage garden in late spring. The pale purple and gray-green are both muted, so they blend softly. Use ivory and a deeper plum or olive to add depth.

Lavender & sage wedding palettes

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Provence field

Lavender, sage and ivory with a plum anchor.

Cottage garden

Blush and deep olive for a backyard or garden wedding.

Misty morning

Dusty blue and slate make it cooler and calmer.

Lilac and herbs

Gold accents and forest green for an evening reception.

Where to use each color

Bridesmaid dresses#B7A6D1 · #9CAF88Lavender chiffon dresses with a sage maid of honor, or mix both shades across the group. Flowy fabrics suit this soft palette.
Flowers#B7A6D1 · #F8F4EA · #9CAF88Use lilac, lavender sweet peas, purple lisianthus and white garden roses with dusty miller and eucalyptus. Fresh lavender sprigs add scent.
Invitations#F8F4EA · #6E5A8A · #9CAF88Ivory paper with plum text and a watercolor sprig of lavender and sage. A lavender envelope liner adds color.
Tables#9CAF88 · #E9E3F1 · #F8F4EASage runners on ivory linen, pale lilac napkins and bud vases of lavender. Lavender sachets double as favors.
Groom's suit#A3B18A · #6E5A8AA light gray or sage suit works for daytime. Add a lavender tie or a plum pocket square.

Tips

Frequently asked questions

Do lavender and sage go together for a wedding?

Yes. Both are soft, muted tones from nature, so they blend easily. Ivory keeps them fresh and a plum or olive accent adds contrast.

What month is best for a lavender and sage wedding?

Late spring and early summer, from April to July, when lilac and lavender are in season. It also works for a light, airy fall wedding with deeper plum.

What flowers are lavender colored?

Lilac, sweet pea, lisianthus, stock, wax flower, lavender, and mauve or lilac roses. Scabiosa and clematis add texture.

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