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Burgundy wedding color palette

Burgundy is the deep wine red couples pick when a fall or winter wedding needs to read formal without going black. It holds its color by candlelight where brighter reds go muddy, and it gives a bridesmaid dress the weight of velvet even when the fabric is chiffon. Dahlias and garden roses arrive at this exact tone in September, which is why the color and the season keep finding each other.

Base color: #812e3d

Burgundy wedding palettes with hex codes

3 palettes built from #812e3d with the same color math as the free generator, tuned to the seasons and vibes burgundy actually suits. Every color carries the job it does at the wedding.

Burgundy velvet
lead Attire
#652c2f
supporting Florals
#a77175
neutral Stationery
#eeecec
accent Tables
#45171a
metal Metallics
#c9a227
Burgundy, bold
lead Attire
#6f1638
supporting Florals
#bb5e81
neutral Stationery
#efebed
accent Tables
#095337
metal Metallics
#c9a227
Burgundy and blush
lead Attire
#812e33
supporting Florals
#ad886c
neutral Stationery
#efecec
accent Tables
#4a1432
metal Metallics
#c9a227
Burgundy wedding color palette pin with hex codes #652C2F #A77175 #EEECEC #45171A #C9A227, dahlias, garden roses florals, gold hardware, for fall evening receptions
The burgundy palette as a 2:3 pin, sized for Pinterest.

What goes with burgundy

Burgundy sits with blush and dusty rose when you want softness, or with navy and forest green for a moodier table. Gold pushes it toward celebratory; silver keeps it cool and severe.

When burgundy works best

Best for fall and winter weddings, evening receptions, and candlelit indoor venues.

More on picking colors for your date: How to choose a wedding color palette for your season.

Real flowers for a burgundy palette

September dahlias and garden roses arrive at wine depth on their own; blush keeps the arrangements from going flat.

  • DahliaFocal flower

    Dahlias have a long field season from midsummer to the first frost and a wide color range, but the cut stem is short-lived: vase life runs about 3 to 5 days, shorter than a rose, so long-lasting describes the season, not the cut flower.

  • Garden roseSecondary flower

    Roses are the one wedding staple truly available every month, grown year-round in Colombia and Ecuador; field-grown garden varieties peak late spring through fall, so off-season garden roses lean on imports.

Dahlia is at its best in fall, so a fall date gets it fresh from the field. See our fall wedding colors guide for the full seasonal palette.

Colors that sit near burgundy

The closest calls if burgundy is not quite it.

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Popular burgundy combinations

The two-color pairings burgundy shows up in, each with its own combined palette.

From palette to plan

A palette tells you the colors. A style board tells you the wedding.

Turn burgundy into one named concept with attire, decor, and a do and skip list, reconciled from what you and your partner each want.

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