TREND
When you’ re planning a wedding, there’ s a lot of focus on choosing a colour scheme. But, what if you took‘ white wedding’ quite literally and opted for a pared back palette? With Cloud Dancer named Pantone’ s colour of the year for 2026, the trend is a less is more approach. The shade is described as a‘ a billowy white imbued with serenity’, and it provides a clean, calm backdrop to style your day around.
Cloud Dancer signifies our desire for a fresh start
One of the reasons Cloud Dancer was selected as the colour of the year was because it symbolises a fresh start – in other words, it’ s perfect for a wedding, which is all about new beginnings.
“ Similar to a blank canvas, Cloud Dancer signifies our desire for a fresh start” say the experts at Pantone.
“ Peeling away layers of outmoded thinking, we open the door to new approaches. Cloud Dancer quiets the mind, encouraging true relaxation and focus that allows the mind to wander and creativity to breathe, making room for innovation.”
Rediscover the value of moments
Weddings are all about connecting with loved ones and focusing on the things that matter – which is also why a white colour scheme could be the perfect choice. It means the smiles and the moments are really highlighted.
“ Yearning for authentic human connections and real-life experiences, we want to share without filters or spectacle, rediscover the value of moments, and find joy in life’ s simple pleasures” say Pantone.
Why choose a white wedding
Opting to go all-white could be a great choice if you’ re looking to keep things simple. Rather than worrying about coordinating shades of fuchsia and magenta you can know that everything will go – leaving you to focus on other things like your food and drink choices, perfecting the first dance and partying with your nearest and dearest.
Creating your cloud colour scheme
If the aesthetic of a white wedding appeals to you, then here’ s how to perfect it:
Go all white with your outfits – not just the bride and groom, think bridesmaids, groomsmen and even guests.
Add metallic accents – for a luxe feel, gold and silver pieces will enhance your white colour scheme without distracting from the essence.
Think texture- you don’ t need lots of different colours to create a striking look; play with textures instead. From satin to chiffon and patent to pearl, there are so many ways to bring some dimension to your day. wedinkent. co. uk • 71