A Terracotta Wedding Palette

As we enter 2023, wedding trends are constantly evolving and changing. At Cuisine Unlimited Catering and Special Events, we're always keeping an eye out for the latest wedding trends to ensure that we're providing our clients with the most current and innovative ideas. If you’re looking for a catering company in Salt Lake City for your upcoming wedding, then look no further than Cuisine Unlimited!

One of the top wedding trends of 2023 is the burnt orange wedding theme. It's a color that is both bold and sentimental, and it's perfect for couples who want to make a statement with their wedding decor. From terracotta bridesmaid dresses to orange centerpieces, the burnt orange wedding theme is a versatile and stunning choice. Orange is associated with optimism, adventure, and creativity, making it the perfect color for starting your life together as a married couple. It's no wonder that millennial and Gen Z couples are choosing this bold and sentimental color scheme for their weddings.

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Here are the Top 15 Ways to Incorporate Burnt Orange into Your Wedding Theme:

1. Bridesmaid Dresses: Dress your bridesmaids in beautiful terracotta or burnt orange gowns to set the tone for your wedding.

2. Groomsmen Attire: Incorporate the terracotta color scheme into the groomsmen's outfits by having them wear burnt orange or rust-colored ties, pocket squares, or boutonnieres. This subtle addition to their attire will tie in perfectly with the overall color palette of the wedding.

We love these Burnt Orange Bridesmaid Dresses and Groomsmen Ties featured on Array Design’s webpage!

3. Centerpieces: Add a pop of color to your tables with terracotta or burnt orange centerpieces, featuring flowers such as roses, ranunculus, and dahlias.

4. Stationery: Start your wedding off on the right foot with invitations featuring burnt orange accents and terracotta-lined envelopes. We’ve seen more and more couples asking their guests to wear something to match the color scheme of your wedding. What do you think of this trend? We aren’t sure! Sometimes we love it, but then again going to a wedding can already be so expensive and having to buy something specific to wear might be a burden for some of your guests. However, if you are a couple who has been together for awhile, you may not be in need of gifts to set a house up so instead, asking your guests to go all in could be their gift to you!

5. Table Settings: Choose terracotta or burnt orange plates, napkins, and table runners to create a cohesive look for your wedding reception.

6. Bridal Accessories: Complement your dress with a pair of burnt orange or rust-colored shoes, earrings, or a necklace.

7. Bouquets: Add a touch of rust or burnt orange to your bouquet with flowers such as orange dahlias, rust-colored ranunculus, or orange roses.

8. Cake: Add a pop of color to your wedding cake with burnt orange or terracotta accents. One of the top wedding trends of 2023 is to incorporate edible flowers everywhere you can, including cakes and cocktails (or mocktails!). This will not only look stunning, but also add a unique and delicious touch to your cake. Consider incorporating edible flowers in your cocktails or mocktails as well, for a cohesive and Instagram-worthy wedding spread. Look for a fully inclusive catering company when you are booking your wedding, such as Cuisine Unlimited, who is able to not only provide your food, but also your bartending services.

9. Signature Drink: Add a touch of the terracotta color scheme to your wedding bar by serving a signature burnt orange cocktail. This can be achieved with drinks like a spicy margarita or a bourbon-based cocktail with orange bitters. You can also serve non-alcoholic options such as a refreshing burnt orange and ginger mocktail. Not only will it add a pop of color to your beverage offerings, but it will also be a fun and unique way to incorporate the wedding theme into every aspect of your celebration.

Or embrace that burnt orange tablescaping and go with a neutral drink that will just let that color shine through!

10. Ceremony Decor: Use rust-colored ribbons to decorate your ceremony arch, or line your aisle with terracotta flower petals. Of course you can’t go wrong using burnt orange florals throughout your wedding venue. See our tip on favors for some more ideas with terracotta pots!

We often times do our own in-house florals when we are doing weddings and events. However, with large-scale installations like this, we usually partner with a specialized florist. These arches are truly stunning to see being put together and the final product! In our in-house rental department we have an eye-catching wooden hexagon arch, as well as a gold metal arch. We of course can always rent an arch for you from one of our many partners like the arch featured in our image below. We loved this stunning burnt orange amaranth that was the perfect piece of a late summer wedding.

We just love how these brides brought in pops of burnt orange, gold, terracotta rust, and dusty rose into their harvest wedding. Read more about their wedding on one of our favorite blogs, Equally Wed.

11. Officiant Dress Have your officiant dress in a complementary color like the stunning officiant pictured above! We love how she stands out from the rest of the guests and the wedding party by wearing a teal.

12. Favors: Give your guests a gift to remember with terracotta or burnt orange candles, mini succulents, or personalized bottles of hot sauce.

13. Terracotta Pots incorporate succulents and plants in terracotta pots into your wedding decor as centerpieces or buffet accents. Use a colorful box like this or go for a dark color if that matches your vibe better. Then, let guests take them home at the end of the night! There are no rules that say you need to provide favors to anyone at your wedding, or even to everyone there. So reserve them for your family and wedding party if there aren’t enough to go around!

14. Groom's Attire: Dress your groom in a burnt orange or rust-colored tie or pocket square for a subtle pop of color. Or if your groom has some serious style and the confidence to rock it, go all out with a burnt orange suit like Jamell’s. Find the link in number 14 to read more about this wedding and see some more of the amazing photos!

15. Flowergirl Attire: Dress your flower girl in a terracotta-colored dress or a dress with burnt orange accents, such as a sash or ribbon. For a more subtle touch, add a terracotta-colored floral crown or hair accessory to complete the look. This will add a beautiful touch to your wedding and make your flower girl feel like a princess. Check out more of this wedding here!

Colors can be combined in endless ways to create unique and stunning wedding palettes. For the ultimate terracotta wedding palette, try pairing burnt orange with shades of grey, dusty blue, navy blue, sage, dark teal, blue, or even plum. A burnt orange and grey wedding exudes sophistication, while dusty blue and burnt orange create a dreamy and romantic feel. A burnt orange and navy blue wedding feels elegant and timeless, while sage and burnt orange give off a boho-chic vibe. For a more bold and daring look, consider a burnt orange and dark teal wedding, or for a softer, serene feel, go for a terracotta and blue wedding. Our event planners at Cuisine Unlimited can help bring your terracotta wedding palette to life, no matter which color combination you choose. Let us help you create the wedding of your dreams.

But burnt orange isn't the only trend that's making waves in the wedding industry. A retro vibe is also becoming increasingly popular, with disco balls being one of our favorite trends. At Cuisine Unlimited, we recently designed a Studio 54 themed event for Celtic Bank, complete with disco mushroom vases and disco mushroom votives. It was a fun and lively event that embraced the disco era, and we're excited to see more couples incorporate this trend into their weddings.

Another important aspect of our company is that we're proud to embrace and continue to show our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our team is trained by Equally Wed, which makes us one of the top choices for LGBTQ+ wedding and event planners in the state. We believe that love is love, and we're dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all couples.

Finally, wildflowers on food are another wedding trend of 2023 that we're excited about. Adding edible flowers to dishes can elevate the presentation and bring a touch of whimsy to the meal. It's a fun and creative way to incorporate nature into the wedding decor, and we love finding new and unique ways to incorporate this trend into our menus.

At Cuisine Unlimited Catering and Special Events, we're committed to staying ahead of the curve when it comes to wedding trends. Whether you're looking for a burnt orange wedding theme or something completely different, our team is here to help you create the wedding of your dreams. Contact us today to start planning your special day.

When planning your wedding, it's important to choose vendors who will bring your vision to life. At Cuisine Unlimited, our team of expert caterers in Salt Lake City are dedicated to creating a menu that reflects your style and tastes. Plus, as a wedding planner near you, we're here to take care of all the little details, ensuring your big day is everything you dreamed it would be. Contact us today to start planning your unforgettable wedding.