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How to Create a Burgundy Wedding Theme
Whether you’ve just got engaged (congratulations!) or you’re deep into planning your wedding, you might be thinking about the colours you want to incorporate into the big day.
While neutral colour schemes always stand the test of time, there’s one shade that’s a clear standout at the moment – burgundy.
Inspired by the deep, reddish-brown hues of red wine from France’s Burgundy region, this rich colour is appearing across weddings, interiors, fashion and more.
Burgundy is a beautiful colour to include in your wedding palette, and it’s surprisingly versatile! It pairs amazingly with all sorts of shades, from bright pinks and greens to crisp white and gold.
If you’re interested in a burgundy wedding theme, there are plenty of ways to make it your own. From stationery to decor, let’s explore this sought-after shade.
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Why choose burgundy for your wedding theme?
What colour palettes pair best with burgundy for a wedding theme?
Why choose burgundy for your wedding theme?
There are so many inspiring wedding colour schemes out there, so why choose burgundy?
There’s plenty to love about this rich shade. It’s versatile – pairing beautifully with a wide range of other colours including the ones that might naturally appear in your wedding, like greens in your flowers or gold and silver metallics.
Burgundy is also quite universally flattering, so if you opt for burgundy bridesmaid dresses, or suits for the groomsmen, it’s likely to look great on everyone! It also photographs nicely, and can be incorporated throughout all elements of your day, from flowers to your stationery.
Burgundy wedding invitations
Your Wedding Invitations are the first glimpse guests get of your big day, and are a great way to reflect your theme from the off. You can incorporate burgundy into your invitations in various ways. Choose a bold, full colour invite or designs that bring in the shade more subtly such as florals, or go with burgundy lettering on a neutral background for a unique touch. You could get your theme out there even earlier with burgundy Save the Dates!
Burgundy envelope liners
Continue your burgundy wedding theme with your envelopes. Choosing envelopes to complement your invites creates a cohesive, harmonious look to your wedding stationery and decor. Using an Envelope Liner is a great way to add contrast. Using burgundy as an accent shade really brings your colour scheme to life.
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Burgundy table decor
Table Decor is a great way to incorporate your chosen colour scheme. A burgundy Wedding Table Talker adds interest to your decor as you can customise them to include any information you like. This might be menus, bar opening times, speech schedules, or even a fun game to get your guests talking.
Wedding Menus are another great way to enhance your burgundy wedding theme. A beautifully printed menu card looks great among your stationery suite and gets your guests excited for the meal. You could even send out copies with your Invitations or RSVP Cards to build excitement in advance and make it easy for guests to choose their food options.
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Burgundy wedding signs
Make a statement with your burgundy wedding theme with your Wedding Signs. From the very first Welcome Sign, guests will see your colour scheme in all its glory. You can choose a burgundy backdrop for a rich, dramatic look, or go with burgundy lettering on a neutral backdrop for a more subtle inclusion of the shade. Burgundy looks great with lots of different colours, so get creative!
What colour palettes pair best with burgundy for a wedding theme?
One of the main appeals of a burgundy wedding theme is how versatile it is. Burgundy pairs effortlessly with a wide range of colours, so whether you want a multi-tonal palette or you’re looking for an accent colour, you have plenty of options. Here are some popular combinations to get you inspired:
Burgundy and gold themed wedding
This is a popular colour combination, and for good reason! Burgundy and gold pair together beautifully for a regal, glamorous vibe. Incorporate this into your stationery by opting for Special Finishes like Digital Foiling. Add gold accents to table decor, or have the bridal party wear gold accessories.
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Burgundy and charcoal grey
Grey is a great neutral shade that can be included in lots of different colour schemes. When paired with burgundy, a charcoal grey colour offers a formal, sophisticated feel. You can easily incorporate this colour palette into all aspects of your big day, from stationery to attire. Save the Dates and Invitations set the tone, groomsmen can sport grey suits with burgundy ties and pocket squares, you can even choose a grey and burgundy themed cake!
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Burgundy and dusty rose
Burgundy paired with dusty rose has a chic, timeless feel that exudes romance! These colours complement lots of different shades, from the classic white of the wedding dress to greenery within the bouquets. This colour combination is perfect for anyone leaning into a slightly vintage vibe with their wedding theme thanks to its timeless look.
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Burgundy and burnt orange
The combination of burgundy with burnt orange creates a warm, inviting tone perfect for weddings. This colour palette lends itself especially well to an autumn celebration, but it works no matter the season. You can have these two shades as a focus or pepper them amongst other colours for extra dimension. Both work beautifully with colours like green, pink, and cream, so you can get creative with your palette. Your flower bouquets are a great place to experiment with colour combinations, with stationery being another easy way to expand on your colour theme.
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Bring your burgundy wedding theme to life with Printed.com
Ready to explore further? Our extensive range of Wedding Print has everything you need to tie your burgundy wedding theme together. From Wedding Invitations and Envelopes to Signs and Table Talkers, we have your big day covered from inviting your guests to directing them to the taxis at the end of the night. Explore our Wedding Print collection, or get in touch with theteam@printed.com for help choosing your perfect wedding stationery!
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