How to Pick Your Wedding Colors & Flowers
Choosing your wedding colors and florals is one of the most exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) parts of the planning process. At The Barn at Green Valley, the natural beauty of the landscape offers a stunning foundation—rolling hills, warm wood textures, open skies, and changing seasons all play a role in shaping a cohesive and timeless design. The key is letting your surroundings, your story, and your priorities guide your choices.
Here’s how to thoughtfully select a color palette and floral direction that feels intentional, elevated, and you.
Start With the Setting
The Barn at Green Valley is rich with organic textures and neutral tones, making it incredibly versatile. Before picking specific colors, take in the space:
Warm wood beams and floors
Lush outdoor surroundings
Abundant natural light
Indoor-outdoor flow
These elements pair beautifully with both soft, romantic palettes and moodier, modern tones. Instead of fighting the venue, choose colors that complement it—think dusty blues, soft whites, muted greens, warm terracottas, champagne, sage, or even deeper hues like forest green, navy, or rust.
Let the Season Guide You
Seasonality is your best friend when it comes to both color and florals. Not only does it create a more cohesive look, it’s often more cost-effective and sustainable.
Spring: Soft pastels, garden-inspired tones, blush, lavender, pale yellow, fresh greens
Summer: Airy neutrals, whites and creams, soft blues, warm pinks, pops of color
Fall: Earth tones like rust, terracotta, mustard, burgundy, olive, and warm neutrals
Winter: Deep jewel tones, evergreen, ivory, charcoal, metallic accents
Seasonal flowers also tend to be more abundant and impactful, allowing your arrangements to feel fuller and more natural.
Think in a Palette, Not Just Colors
Rather than choosing two exact colors, aim for a palette—a mix of 3–5 complementary tones. This creates depth and flexibility across your design elements, from linens and stationery to bridesmaid dresses and florals.
A well-rounded palette often includes:
A primary color
A secondary or accent color
One or two neutrals
A metallic or texture (wood, stone, linen, candlelight)
This approach keeps everything cohesive without feeling overly matched.
Use Florals to Enhance, Not Overwhelm
Your flowers should enhance the overall experience, not compete with it. At The Barn at Green Valley, florals that feel organic, airy, and intentional often shine the most.
Consider:
Statement pieces where it matters most (ceremony backdrop, sweetheart table)
Repurposing ceremony flowers at the reception
Letting greenery, candles, and textures do some of the work
Communicate your vision in terms of feeling rather than specific blooms—romantic, refined, wild, modern, lush, minimal. A great florist will translate that into flowers that fit your budget and season beautifully.
Stay True to Your Story
Trends come and go, but your wedding should feel personal. Think about what naturally draws you in:
Your home aesthetic
Favorite places you’ve traveled
Colors you wear and love
The overall mood you want your guests to feel
If a palette feels like you, it will photograph beautifully and stand the test of time.
Trust Your Team
Your venue, florist, and planner are there to help guide you. At The Barn at Green Valley, the setting already provides a strong, timeless foundation—your design choices simply layer on personality and heart.
When you choose colors and flowers with intention, your wedding day will feel cohesive, elevated, and effortless—allowing you to focus on what truly matters: celebrating your love.
Looking for guidance on bringing your vision to life at The Barn at Green Valley? We’d love to help you create a day that feels beautifully and authentically yours. Fill our our inquiry form HERE.