21 Examples of a Dark & Moody Wedding Color Palette

Discover which moody hues to include in your big day and see examples from real weddings.

If you want to avoid sticking to traditional soft tones for your wedding day, here are 21 examples of dark hues to bolden your color palette.

By Kelcy Christy

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Photo: Carter Rose for f8studio

Oftentimes, brides and grooms plan their weddings around soft color palettes showcasing whites, neutrals, pinks, and pastels; however, those are not the only tones available to choose from on your wedding day. In fact, we love to see when couples select a not-so-ordinary color palette of dark hues accented with moody florals. While your nuptials celebrate your love in a cheerful way, adding bolder colors to your palette can give the experience a dramatic, avant-garde feel that will impress your guests, as it won't look anything like other weddings they've attended.

If you want a darker palette but love the idea of incorporating pink into your big day, try including burgundy, mauve, maroon, plum, or even fuchsia shades through your florals or linens. And if you want to add some sparkle to deflect from the drama of a moody color scheme, dress tables in sequined ebony linens, add golden touches by way of charger plates or candle votives, and help the room not feel too heavy with translucent chairs. Offset dark hues with a soft floral pattern, or give an all-white wedding cake some drama with richly colored flowers... the options are endless! The key to achieving a great design is balance.

Take a look at some examples from real weddings, below. To see more from these celebrations, be sure to click on your favorite photos! Would you have a dark and moody wedding color palette? Let us know in the comments, or if you already said "I do," create an account and submit your wedding here!

Dark and moody wedding ideas floral invitation suite
Photo by Jenny Quicksall

White flower pink peony fuchsia cockscomb purple anemone floral bridal bouquet dark moody color palette
Photo by Carter Rose for f8studio; Floral Design by Bella Flora of Dallas

Bridesmaid dress dark black lace holding dark purple calla lily bouquet
Photo by Callaway Gable; Planning & Design by Bob Gail Special Events; Floral Design by White Lilac Inc.

Dark and moody color palette wedding ceremony fuchsia lighting checkered ballroom floor The Breakers
Photo by Muñoz Photography; Planning & Design by Posh Parties; Venue: The Breakers

Dark and moody interfaith Indian Catholic wedding ceremony in ballroom
Photo by Photography by Edmonson Weddings; Floral Design by Bella Flora of Dallas

wedding ceremony with dark and moody color palette soft sunlight streaming in
Photo by Steve DePino

Dark black sequin table linen escort card table dark moody flower arrangement
Photo by Paige Jones; Planning & Design by Bluebell Events

Dark and moody color palette wedding cocktail hour drinks zodiac sign cups
Photo by Kristina Lee

Dark and moody wedding color palette ideas dark purple lighting and centerpieces
Photo by KLK Photography; Linens by Luxe Linen; Venue: Vibiana

Dark and moody wedding color palette black linen napkins bright pink flowers
Photo by Carter Rose for f8studio; Floral Design by Bella Flora of Dallas

Dark and moody wedding color palette black and burgundy place setting charger plates
Photo by Kristina Lee; Linens by Luxe Linen

Dark sequin black table linens reception dark and moody decor and florals color palette
Photo by Paige Jones; Planning & Design by Bluebell Events

Interfaith wedding reception with dark and moody color palette
Photo by Photography by Edmonson Weddings; Floral Design by Bella Flora of Dallas

Dark and moody wedding reception place setting with tall taper candles
Photo by Vue Photography

Black tufted settee with black table dark and moody wedding color palette reception ideas
Photo by Callaway Gable; Planning & Design by Bob Gail Special Events; Floral Design by White Lilac Inc.; Rentals by Revelry Event Designers

Dark moody mauve wedding color palette with burgundy details
Photo by Jenny Quicksall; Linens by Luxe Linen

Dark and moody wedding color palette ideas black table linen and dark red flowers with greenery
Photo by Lucas Rossi Photography

Dark and moody wedding color palette burgundy tufted sofa lounge fall wedding ideas
Photo by Vue Photography

White wedding cake with dark and moody color palette fresh flower decorations
Photo by Kesha Lambert Photography

Dark and moody wedding color palette ideas dark floral wedding cake
Photo by Paige Jones; Planning & Design by Bluebell Events

Dark and moody wedding color palette ideas New Year's eve wedding dance floor dark dance floor lighting
Photo by Callaway Gable; Planning & Design by Bob Gail Special Events; Floral Design by White Lilac Inc.; Rentals by Revelry Event Designers

For more wedding planning and design ideas, click here. See romantic neutral décor for nuptials in any season, feminine pink and gold design elements, and a soft palette of muted blues and greys.

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