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Wedding color palette finder

Find the right Indian wedding color palette for each event. Choose Haldi, Mehndi, Sangeet, the ceremony or the reception, then the season, the time of day and, if you know it, the bride's outfit color. You'll get the three best palettes with flowers that are in season.

Event

Season

Time of day

Your top 3 palettes

  1. 1. Sindoor red & gold

    88% match
    • ✓ A favorite for Wedding ceremony
    • ✓ Right at home in fall

    Flowers: red roses, carnations, marigold accents, gold-sprayed leaves.

    Outfits: deep red with gold zari for the bride; ivory and gold with a red accent for the groom.

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  2. 2. Blush & ivory

    75% match
    • ✓ A favorite for Wedding ceremony
    • ✓ Glows in daylight

    Flowers: garden roses, spray roses, hydrangea, lisianthus, eucalyptus.

    Outfits: blush pink with gold for the bride; ivory with blush accents for the groom.

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  3. 3. Emerald & antique gold

    71% match
    • ✓ Works well for Wedding ceremony
    • ✓ Right at home in fall

    Flowers: white roses, orchids, deep greenery, gold accents.

    Outfits: emerald green with antique gold for the bride; ivory or deep green for the groom.

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In season in fall: dahlias, chrysanthemums, amaranthus, marigolds, roses. Flowers in season look fresher and usually cost less, so ask your florist to lean on them.

Best wedding colors by event and season

Our top pick for each event in each season. Haldi, Mehndi and the ceremony assume daytime; Sangeet and the reception assume evening.

EventSpring (Mar–May)Summer (Jun–Aug)Fall (Sep–Nov)Winter (Dec–Feb)
HaldiMarigold & haldiMarigold & haldiMarigold & haldiMarigold & haldi
MehndiMint & pastelMarigold & haldiMarigold & haldiBlush & ivory
Sangeet / GarbaEmerald & antique goldEmerald & antique goldEmerald & antique goldEmerald & antique gold
Wedding ceremonyBlush & ivoryBlush & ivorySindoor red & goldSindoor red & gold
ReceptionBlush & ivoryBlush & ivoryEmerald & antique goldEmerald & antique gold

Wedding flowers in season in the U.S.

  • Spring Mar–May

    peonies, ranunculus, sweet peas, tulips, garden roses

  • Summer Jun–Aug

    garden roses, dahlias, hydrangea, marigolds, lisianthus

  • Fall Sep–Nov

    dahlias, chrysanthemums, amaranthus, marigolds, roses

  • Winter Dec–Feb

    amaryllis, orchids, anemones, ranunculus, roses

Availability varies by region and florist; ask yours what's best the week of your wedding.

Questions

What are the best colors for a Haldi?

Marigold yellow and saffron orange with fresh greens. Haldi is a daytime, playful event, and warm yellows hide turmeric stains and photograph brightly in sunlight.

What colors work for a Mehndi?

Bright, relaxed palettes: marigold and saffron, or mint and pastels for a softer daytime look. Prints, mirror-work and colorful umbrellas suit the mood.

What colors suit a fall or winter Indian wedding?

Jewel tones. Emerald and antique gold, wine and champagne, and sindoor red with gold all look rich in cooler months and under evening light, and fall flowers like dahlias and amaranthus fit them well.

Should every event have a different color palette?

Most Desi weddings do: a bright Haldi, a colorful Mehndi, a glamorous Sangeet and a classic ceremony. Repeating one accent color across events, like gold, ties the week together.

How do I make sure the decor doesn't clash with my outfit?

Add your outfit color in the finder. It lifts palettes that frame your outfit and flags the ones where you'd blend into the backdrop.

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