Top 18 September Wedding Colors Ideas For 2023 Fall

If your wedding is in September, you're in luck!

Hey 2023 brides out there! Are you planning a wedding in the month of September and looking for color ideas? There is still some hot summer weather in September. The good news is that the cool autumn breeze is taking over with the help of the fall season. The charm of a fall wedding is seemingly unbeatable because fall wedding color schemes like red and orange, mauve and gray, and blue and cream make any wedding gathering magical. We bring you the finest selection of September wedding colors for the fall season in this story. Keep on reading…!

With endless color combinations, the fall season is one of the most charming times to get married to your true love. From deep jewel tones to earthy neutrals and pastels, there is a wide range of fall wedding colors that perfectly reflect the splendor of this season.

Considering the season and even the month of your wedding can make it difficult to choose a color scheme. Lucky you if your wedding is planned for September!

This fall season is the best time to get married to your true love.
This fall season is the best time to get married to your true love.

What are the most popular wedding colors for September?

Generally, September weddings have a lot of blue shades. You can see this vibrant color right where the nighttime sky and the ocean meet. It's a popular wedding color choice for September because it represents trust and loyalty. Colors such as purple, crimson, and green are all great for September weddings.

What Colors Work Best for a Fall Wedding?

The crunch of leaves beneath your feet provides an irreplaceable soundtrack to the celebratory soirée. Make your fall wedding stand out with amazing and lasting color combinations. As the weather has turned colder once again, it is truly time to start thinking about lavender and greens. Use these September wedding colors as inspiration to make your big day an exquisite colorful theme.

Green + Pastel Pink 

It's easy to enjoy the natural beauty of your surroundings during a fall wedding, as the weather is perfect for an outdoor wedding. Dark green is a gorgeous wedding color and it looks lovely with touches of pastel pink.

If you have a penchant for pink as your top choice in your color palette, incorporating elements of natural or deep green foliage into your wedding décor will harmonize beautifully. This elegant color combo works beautifully with any wedding theme and never goes out of style.

Colors of green and pastel pink are lovely for a September wedding in the fall.
Colors of green and pastel pink are lovely for a September wedding in the fall (Photo credit: Style Me Pretty/ Photography by La Dichosa/ Coastal creations / Devon Design Co. / Jacqui Cole Photography)

Mauve + Gray

Our most recent color love, mauve, is a calm, subdued and utterly magical option for a fall wedding, especially when paired with the more somber tones of gray. A stunning wedding color scheme for September is mauve and gray.

The wedding invites, bouquets, wine glasses, ceremony arch and desserts can all make use of these two September colors. The mauve bridesmaid dresses are a lovely, modern accent color and their grace is sure to stand out.

When paired with gray mauve is a serene beautiful color for a September wedding.
When paired with gray mauve is a serene beautiful color for a September wedding (Photo credit: Haley Jane Photography/Magda K Photography /Etsy/ Margo and Bees)

Navy Blue + Burnt Orange

If you are looking for something classy for your fall wedding, navy blue and burnt orange are terrific choices. Men's clothes in navy blue never go out of style and burnt orange is one of the best wedding colors in September.

If you don't want to go with navy blue or burnt orange, don't worry because there are many other wedding colors you can choose from. Keep scrolling..

Navy blue and burnt orange are great Septemper wedding colors if you want something classy for a fall wedding.
Navy blue and burnt orange are great September wedding colors if you want something classy for a fall wedding (Photo credit: Char Beck Photography / Caitlin D.Photography/ Harans Patisserie / Inspire Uplift /Steph Kiely Photography)

What Colors Go Best With Navy Blue for a Wedding?

Wedding trends come and go, but navy blue is a timeless wedding color that never goes out of style. If you like navy blue, take a look at our best Navy blue wedding color combinations.

Red + Orange

Red and orange are stunning September wedding colors, and they go perfectly with a backyard wedding theme. You can wear red shoes to the wedding, and your bridesmaids can wear red dresses with orange bouquets.

You can design floral stationery employing a lively red and orange color scheme, introducing warm tones to your wedding color palettes. For a daring and stunning table setting and bouquet, integrate this palette with a vivid blush hue.

Red and orange are stunning September wedding colors that complement a backyard wedding perfectly.
Red and orange are stunning September wedding colors that complement a backyard wedding perfectly (Photo credit: Wedding Chicks/ Ruffled Blog / Natural Bliss Photography / 100 Layer Cake)

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Dusty Blue + Cream

Weddings in the fall are beautiful, and dusty blue and cream are perfect for both indoor and outdoor weddings. The best way to incorporate it into your September wedding is to pair it with white and green floral arrangements.

Green will help bring more color without overpowering the other elements in the space, while white will lighten the color scheme and add some contrast between your dress and bouquet.

Dusty blue and cream make gorgeous fall wedding colors for September weddings, whether they are indoor or outdoor.
Dusty blue and cream make gorgeous fall wedding colors for September weddings, whether they are indoor or outdoor (Photo credit: Style Me Pretty)

The color dusty blue is a favorite for weddings. Are you looking for some additional color ideas for your ideal dusty blue wedding theme? Check out these inspirations for wedding colors that incorporate dusty blue.

Mauve + Navy Blue

An excellent September wedding color combination is mauve and navy, and there are countless ways to use this color scheme. The bride in a white lace gown will look stunning with her bridesmaid dress in mauve.

Flowers in shades of white and green, dinnerware in white and mauve and suits in navy blue with a mauve bow tie are all lovely options for a wedding in the fall.

The versatility of the color combination of mauve and navy makes it an ideal choice for a September wedding.
The versatility of the color combination of mauve and navy makes it an ideal choice for a September wedding (Photo credit: Brandon Kidd Photography / The Ganeys Photography / Etsy / Anna Wu Photography/ margoandbees.com)

Champagne + Deep Purple

Champagne and deep purple are great choices for September weddings because they are complementary to the season's traditional dark tones and fall-season vibes. They complement one another in making the ideal setting for a classic bridal scene on the wedding day.

When you use this color palette for your fall wedding, the floral decorations will be the focal point. Even as the leaves outside turn fiery oranges and reds, your champagne and purple bouquets will add a stylish touch to the wedding season.

When planning a wedding for the month of September consider using champagne and deep purple as accent colors.
When planning a wedding for the month of September, consider using champagne and deep purple as accent colors (Photo credit: Ashley Fisher Photography / Wedding Chicks/ Belinda Philleo Photography/ Orange Blossom Bride)

Is Purple Suitable for Wedding?

Purple is an excellent color choice for formal or romantic styles, making it ideal for purple theme weddings, romantic weddings, royalty weddings, elegant weddings, and so on. There are different shades of purple for purple lovers, and you may change the colors to match with the seasons.

Dusty Blue + Dusty Rose

The combination of dusty blue and dusty pink is lovely for a September wedding. Though they are simple but they have a sense of elegance. This September wedding color combo can be used for your hair and makeup as well as for your wedding invitations, flowers, and any other minor wedding décor details.

Dusty rose and dusty blue are the simple yet elegant September wedding colors.
Dusty rose and dusty blue are the simple yet elegant September wedding colors (Photo credit: Ben Ramos Photography/Carrie McGuire Photography / Shannon Moffit / Magnolia Rouge / Kelley Williams Photography)

Royal Blue + Bright Yellow

Yellow adds a sense of fun to the otherwise serious color of royal blue, making it a popular choice for September weddings. The wedding of your dreams can be a fairytale come true with this fall color scheme fit for a prince or princess.

The bridesmaids and groomsmen should wear matching royal blue gowns and tuxedos. Pair them with a yellow bouquet & yellow shoe for her and an ivory or yellow boutonnière for him. Make your entire set of fall stationery match by using a royal blue background and yellow typography.

Weddings in September are especially common because the sunny undertones of yellow and royal blue make for a happy balance.
Weddings in September are especially common because the sunny undertones of yellow and royal blue make for a happy balance (Photo credit: Enchanted celebrations / Pinterest / Anjuli’s Cake Reflections)

Dusty Blue + Sage Green

Incredibly soft and calming, dusty blue and sage green with a touch of gold are lovely September wedding colors. The bridesmaids should wear sage green dresses. Flower arrangements with dusty blue, sage green, or ivory complement these perfectly. Elevate the look of your wedding table centerpieces by using gold metal candleholders and flower-decorated metal vases.

Sage green and dusty blue color ideas for September weddings
Sage green and dusty blue color ideas for September weddings

Dark Teal + Dusty Rose

If you're having a vintage-inspired fall wedding, dark teal and dusty rose are a perfect color combination. Thanks to Dusty Rose, everything has a rosy and romantic glow! For an intimate, genuine feel, decorate your white wedding cake with dusty rose flowers and wear a white wedding dress and dark teal bridesmaid dresses. These are the ideal color schemes for a September wedding, and they will instantly infuse your decorations with an air of luxury and romance.

Another best color combo for September weddings is dark teal and dusty rose
Another best color combo for September weddings is dark teal and dusty rose

Forest Green + Wood

Using forest green and wood colors is like stepping into a fairy tale. The mysterious shade of forest green brings romance to any wedding. Forest green weddings with wooden or gold accents are sure to be a memorable event for all who attend. It is the most popular color for fall rustic weddings because it blends well with both modern and vintage styles.

Forest green and wooden rustic wedding colors are sure to inspire a fairy tale story!
Forest green and wooden rustic wedding colors are sure to inspire a fairy tale story!

Lilac Purple + Evergreen

Lilac is a lovely shade of purple that goes well with a wide variety of other hues. If you'd like a vibrant appearance without flowers at your September wedding colors, greenery is a great alternative. The lilac purple and lush greenery complements the vintage inspired wedding styles beautifully. Purple bridesmaid dresses, a white bridal gown, purple bouquets with greenery, and a white wedding cake are just a few examples of how easily and creatively lilac purple and evergreen shades can bring charm to a vintage wedding theme.

Lilac purple and greenery wedding colors are perfect for any vintage themed September wedding.
Lilac purple and greenery wedding colors are perfect for any vintage themed September wedding.

Marsala + Brown

Brown is becoming increasingly popular, and it's easy to see why. This earthy tone brings a feeling of coziness and comfort, perfect for the season when the leaves begin to change and the fire is lit. The unexpected and welcome twist of brown with the marsala conveys the cozy feeling we all look forward to during this wonderful time of year.

marsala and brown fall wedding color ideas
Marsala and brown fall wedding colors bring a beautiful charm to any rustic wedding.

Burgundy + Dusty Blue

What a refined, luxurious combination—burgundy and a dusty blue. If you're a classy bride who chose these two colors for your September wedding to run throughout the day, you're in luck. You can create the ideal color scheme for your fall wedding by using blue accents, such as burgundy bouquets or table linens in the right shade of blue. I assure you, your eyes will thank you for using this color scheme.

Burgundy and dusty blue are sure to inspire your wedding guests this September.
Burgundy and dusty blue wedding colors are sure to inspire your guests this September.

Is burgundy a good Color for wedding?

Whether you're having a traditional indoor wedding or a more relaxed outdoor wedding, a burgundy wedding color palette is a stunning complement to any wedding's color scheme.

Sunset Orange + Sage

The warm tones of sunset orange and sage make it a perfect color choice for September wedding. We're not surprised that this rich, earthy tone has been popular for some time. It will do wonders for making your wedding reception feel warm and inviting.

A touch of sunset orange brings that classic burnt look, which goes great with sage green. The walls are covered in greenery, giving them an earthy feel like sunset orange. It can function as a backdrop for photos or as a decorative element all over your venue.

A September wedding space decorated in sage and sunset orange is sure to be a hit with guests.
A September wedding space decorated in sage and sunset orange is sure to be a hit with guests.

Sunflower Yellow + Chocolate Brown + Olive Green

These tones are representative of the warm, natural colors found in late summer and early fall harvests. The bright yellow of late summer sunflowers is represented by this palette, while the chocolate brown and olive green bring up memories of ripe olives and the darker, fertile land in anticipation of the upcoming fall season. Using these hues as inspiration for your September wedding palette will provide a natural warmth to your festivities, evoking the bountiful beauty of the season’s change.

yellow, brown and olive green September warm and natural wedding colors
yellow, brown and olive green September warm and natural wedding colors

Plum + Gray + Rose Gold

This color combination exudes sophistication and a unique balance between warm and cool hues. The deep, warm plum contrasts beautifully against the cool, neutral gray. Rose gold adds an element of metallic warmth and luxury, creating an elegant and harmonious palette. This sophisticated mix not only enhances your autumn wedding aesthetics but also provides a visually pleasing experience for your guests.

cool and warm plum, gray and rose gold September colors for fall wedding
cool and warm plum, gray and rose gold September colors for fall wedding

Common FAQs

What are some trendy color combinations for a September wedding?

Color palettes that transition from summer to fall are popular for September weddings. A few examples of well-liked color combinations are navy and burgundy with gold accents, sage green with blush and ivory, and coral, mint and white.

What are some popular September wedding themes?

Themes like “Rustic Elegance,” “Boho Chic,” “Autumn Harvest,” “Vintage Glamour,” “Vineyard glamour” and “Garden Parties” are common for September weddings.

How can I incorporate my chosen fall colors into my September wedding?

Incorporating your chosen fall colors into your September wedding can be achieved in various ways – from the color of the bridesmaids' dresses and groomsmen's accessories to the hues of your table linens and floral arrangements. Even subtle elements like your invitations, favors, and the wedding cake can reflect your color scheme.

Final Thoughts

September welcomes the cozy, romantic season of early fall. Finding the right color scheme for your ceremony and reception décor is extremely important if your wedding is scheduled for this month. These September wedding colors will make your wedding decor stand out with the ideal balance of accented neutrals and vivid shades, whether you're going for a classic chic style or leaning towards an elegant botanical scene. Colors for a September wedding can range from deep purple and burgundy to blue and green. You will quickly fall in love with the autumn-themed color palette for your special big day!

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