A blissful bold colour palette
Whilst we love a summer pastel palette, we also adore the strong pops of a summer sorbet palette. Tangy raspberry, sour lemon, sweet orange with hints of icy blue bring out the warmth of the summer sun and make a fabulous, rich palette.
We’ve chosen some of our favourite summer sorbet looks for a rainbow of wedding inspiration.
Florals
Mixing brilliant, strong colours with lush greenery makes a beautiful display. Summer outdoor weddings call for gorgeous floral arches and decadent tablescapes. Make your background colour white, and the colours will stand strong.
Rich colours work so nicely against lush greenery – perfect for a garden wedding. Image: Lyndal Carmichael Photography
Create a fabulous effect with Edison bulbs for a lazy summer evening celebration. Image: Lyndal Carmichael Photography
Play with pops of pink against dark bases. Image: Lyndal Carmichael Photography
…or why not go light?! Brights stand out perfectly against white. Image: Lyndal Carmichael PhotographyDécor
You can really have fun with a sorbet palette. Be creative with bright lollipops and sugar sweet drinks. Maybe a cocktail station or just some coloured glassware. And why not substitute a floral wall for a pretty paper wreath wall instead?! At least the flowers won’t droop in the sun!
Cute! Vintage and boho styles work really well with the summer sorbet palette. Image: Lorraine Claire Photography
Keep the theme going with fun coloured glassware. Image: Meggie Francisco via weddingchicks
Gorgeous ‘not floral’ wall! Perfect for a few selfies. Image: RocknRoll Bride
Hanging decoration from the ceiling is a great way to keep your theme going when the tables and centrepieces are gone. Image: Jessica Reeve Photography
Cute table idea!Stationery
This is the place you introduce your guests to your chosen palette – so make it a good first impression! Keep the base white and add your colour in unstructured brush strokes or a splash of florals. So pretty, without being overwhelming.
Relaxed brushed stationery is a fab way of introducing your palette. Image: Lyndal Carmichael Photography
Splash some colour onto a plain background. Using textured card adds a really luxurious feel. Image: Brooklyn Bride
Use the palette for the text – let your words shine through. Image: Jodi Hanagan Photography
More traditional, structured stationery can still keep the theme – use illustrations of the flowers that will run through your day. Image: Papertie AffairCake
There are so many options for your sorbet palette cake design. Go pure white and decorate with real flowers, or choose a coloured cake and really wow your guests. Alternatively, naked cakes are still on trend (and delicious) – decorate with your palette – raspberry, lemon, orange…
Such a vivid display. A smooth, white cake makes a real feature of the florals. Image: Lyndal Carmichael Photography
Keep the theme with a rustic naked cake – add fruit for a real sorbet feel! Image: Maddocks Farm Organic
If you don’t want to use real flowers, sugar flowers can be just as pretty! Image: Jodi Hanagan Photography
Go for it and colour the cake too! Mix in your florals for a true show stopper. Image: Meggie Francisco via weddingchicksThe bouquet
Splash some colour onto your wedding dress! Well, maybe not literally… If you’ve chosen a white or ivory dress, a zing of colour will be a beautiful addition as you walk down the aisle. Whether a garden, chapel or castle, a bright bouquet is such a happy creation!
Wildflowers, daisies and more traditional flowers will give you a lovely mixed bouquet – and a touch of blue cools the sorbet palette right down! Image: Jodi Hanagan Photography
Add ribbons to accent your palette – this would look lovely draped down a white dress. Image: Chanelle Segerius-Bruce
A gorgeous unstructured bouquet lends itself well to sorbet colours
A cute hand tied bunch gives opportunity for larger blooms, like sunflowers. Image: Lorraine Claire PhotographyThe dress
As beautiful as bright ballgowns are, most brides settle for a traditional white colour for their dress. But if you’re feeling brave, or are just VERY committed to your palette, why not add a feature back to your dress, accessorise with shoes, or use your bridesmaids to carry your colour through?!
Show your colours with a splash on the back. Image: Copious Fashions on etsy
Match your bridesmaids’ shoes and earrings with the palette for a cute and kitsch touch. Image: The Lucky Elephant
Hide your little touch of colour under your hemline for a flash of interest when you walk.
Give your bridesmaids a true summer sorbet palette and go for a fresh, bold maxi dress. Perfect for a garden wedding and complimenting the summer sober palette perfectly.Summer sorbet is such a gorgeously bright choice for a colour palette. We adore the rich hues and added sunshine (that might be needed for a summer wedding in the UK!). If you’re looking for more colour inspiration, head over to our palettes page.
