The Perfect Autumn Wedding Colour Palette: Styling Inspiration from Jade & Jack’s Treebridge Hotel Wedding
- Wild Fern Weddings
- Mar 12
- 5 min read
Autumn weddings have a natural warmth and romance that’s difficult to recreate in any other season. As the leaves turn and the light softens, the colours of autumn create the most beautiful backdrop for a wedding day.
When Jade and Jack married at The Treebridge Hotel, their wedding styling included everything that makes an autumn wedding so magical: rich earthy tones, textured fabrics, preserved foliage and soft seasonal florals.
Rather than focusing only on the timeline of their day, I wanted to share their wedding as styling inspiration for couples planning an autumn wedding, because their colour palette worked beautifully from start to finish.
Why Autumn Is One of the Most Beautiful Seasons for Wedding Styling
Autumn offers a naturally rich palette to work with. Instead of trying to create colour through décor alone, you can echo the tones already present in nature.
Some of the most timeless autumn wedding colours include:
Burnt orange
Deep forest green
Ivory and soft neutrals
Taupe and earthy beige tones
Warm gold accents
These colours create depth and warmth, especially when layered through flowers, fabrics, and décor.
Jade and Jack’s wedding was a perfect example of how these tones can come together in a way that feels cohesive and natural rather than overly styled.
A Beautiful Autumn Wedding Colour Palette
Their styling combined several autumn tones that complemented each other perfectly.
The Flowers
Jade’s bouquet featured a combination of:
Ivory flowers
Burnt orange tones
Sunflowers
Soft seasonal foliage
The sunflowers added a joyful pop of colour while still feeling perfectly suited to the season. The ivory tones balanced the stronger colours, preventing the bouquet from feeling too bold.
The Groom and Groomsmen
Jack and his groomsmen wore green tweed-style suits with burnt orange waistcoats, which echoed the autumn palette beautifully.
This combination worked so well because the green grounded the palette, while the burnt orange added warmth and personality.
It’s a great example of how wedding styling isn’t just about décor, clothing choices play a huge role in the overall look of the day.
The Cake Design
Their cake featured delicate taupe-coloured dried wildflowers, tying in perfectly with the preserved foliage used throughout the décor.
Using dried or preserved elements is a wonderful option for autumn weddings because it reflects the textures and tones of the season.
The Finishing Touch: Jade’s Hair Colour
One unexpected detail that made the whole look feel even more cohesive was Jade’s beautiful red hair.
Of course, this isn’t something couples plan their wedding styling around, but it complemented the autumn palette perfectly and added another warm tone to the overall aesthetic.
Sometimes it’s the natural details that bring everything together.
Styling an Autumn Wedding with Preserved Foliage
For Jade and Jack’s wedding styling, I incorporated preserved autumn foliage and dried flowers to enhance the seasonal look.
Preserved foliage is particularly beautiful for autumn weddings because:
It adds natural texture
The tones are soft and earthy rather than bright
It creates depth in styling
It’s a sustainable option that can be reused
Layering preserved foliage with warm colour accents helps create a look that feels seasonal without becoming overly themed.
Choosing the Right Colours for Your Autumn Wedding
If you’re planning an autumn wedding, the key to beautiful styling is choosing colours that complement each other rather than compete.
A simple way to do this is by choosing:
One dominant colour (for example burnt orange)
One grounding colour (such as forest green)
One neutral (like ivory or taupe)
Jade and Jack’s wedding used exactly this approach, which is why the entire look felt so balanced and cohesive.
Planning Your Own Autumn Wedding Styling
Autumn weddings offer so many opportunities to create a warm, romantic atmosphere using nature-inspired colours and textures.
Whether through flowers, suits, cakes, or décor, layering rich seasonal tones can create a wedding that feels timeless and beautifully cohesive.
Jade and Jack’s wedding showed just how impactful a carefully chosen autumn colour palette can be.
Suppliers:
Photographer - Nick Georgiou Photography
Flowers - Floral & Fern Studio
Hair - Bethan Burton Hair & Make Up
Cake - Willow Cake Shop, Loftus
Dress - Wed2Be Middlesbrough
Suits - Dandy Threads, Guisborough
Dress Alterations - Alterations by Lucy
FAQ: Autumn Wedding Colours & Styling
What are the best colours for an autumn wedding?
Some of the most popular autumn wedding colours include burnt orange, rust, forest green, burgundy, mustard, taupe, and warm neutrals like ivory or champagne. These tones reflect the natural colours of the season and create a warm, romantic atmosphere when layered together through flowers, fabrics, and décor.
Are sunflowers suitable for an autumn wedding?
Yes, sunflowers can work beautifully in autumn wedding flowers. While they are often associated with late summer, they pair perfectly with burnt orange, rust tones, and foliage. When mixed with softer flowers like ivory roses and textured greenery, they create a balanced and seasonal bouquet.
What suits work best for an autumn wedding?
Autumn weddings look particularly stylish with textured suits such as tweed or wool blends in deeper colours like forest green, brown, navy, or charcoal. Adding waistcoats in warm tones such as burnt orange or rust can tie the suits into the overall autumn colour palette.
Can dried or preserved flowers be used for wedding décor?
Dried and preserved flowers are an excellent option for autumn weddings. They add texture, natural tones, and a slightly rustic elegance that works beautifully with the season. They are also a sustainable option because they can be reused and last much longer than fresh flowers.
How do you create a cohesive autumn wedding colour palette?
A simple approach is to choose three core tones: a dominant colour such as burnt orange, a grounding colour like forest green, and a neutral such as ivory or taupe. Repeating these colours through flowers, attire, and décor helps the entire wedding styling feel cohesive and intentional.
Meet The Author
Amie Davies from Wild Fern Weddings provide one-of-a-kind wedding decor hire, sustainable artificial and dried floristry, and on-the-day wedding coordination across the North East of England. My approach is modern, natural, and earth-kind, helping couples create cohesive, intentional, and joyful wedding days that feel truly like them. Earth-kind styling for modern lovers.
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