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October wedding colors

October is peak fall: burnt orange, wine and forest green at their richest. Each palette below links to real bridesmaid dress shades across five brands.

Palettes we love

Burnt orange & wine

burnt orange · burgundy · cream · gold

Peak foliage. Shop terracotta & rust dresses →

Forest & copper

hunter green · copper · rust · ivory

Woodland. Shop emerald & forest dresses →

Moody mauve

mauve · burgundy · dusty rose · champagne

Soft fall. Shop mauve dresses →

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Matching bridesmaid dresses across brands

Tap any shade to see its closest match at every other brand.

Burgundy & Wine

All 10 burgundy & wine bridesmaid dresses

Terracotta & Rust

All 15 terracotta & rust bridesmaid dresses

Emerald & Forest

All 7 emerald & forest bridesmaid dresses

Questions, answered

What are the best October wedding colors?

Burnt orange, burgundy, hunter green, copper, mauve.

What bridesmaid dress colors work in October?

Burgundy & wine, terracotta & rust, emerald & forest are reliable picks.

Wedding colors by month

More color ideas

Screen colors are approximate. Order swatches of each shade and compare them together in daylight before buying.

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