“We Picked Our Colour Scheme… Now What?” — Why This Common Wedding Moment Feels So Confusing
The Pinterest Glow-Up Phase
There’s a magical moment in the wedding planning journey — that point where you and your partner finally choose a colour palette. Maybe it was sage and blush, maybe something a little moodier like terracotta and cream. Either way, it feels like a win. A piece of the puzzle has clicked into place. You’re picturing bridesmaids in soft tones, candlelight glinting off glassware, florals in full bloom — this is it. You’ve got the vision.
Until… the vision no longer seems so clear.
Fast forward a few weeks. You’ve saved 54 more Pinterest pins. You’ve stood in the aisle at a homeware shop holding six napkins up to the light. You’ve stared at five shades of eucalyptus and wondered why they all feel just slightly off.
And now, instead of feeling closer to your dream day, you’re stuck. A bit frozen. The colour scheme is chosen… but now what?
Why This Moment is So Common (and So Overwhelming)
This stage in the styling process catches so many couples off guard. You assume picking your colours is the hard part, but it’s often just the beginning.
Because the next step isn’t about choosing more things — it’s about making sense of them.
What fabrics work with your tones?
Should your flowers match exactly, or contrast?
What if your venue has a completely different colour vibe?
What if what you loved on Pinterest feels “off” in your actual space?
This is the point where many couples fall into what I call aesthetic limbo — too far in to start over, not far enough to feel confident.
What You Might Try (That Doesn’t Quite Work)
You try making a moodboard, but it feels scattered.
You buy a few test items, but now you’ve spent £120 on candles and napkins, and you’re still not sure.
You Google “sage green wedding ideas” and fall back into the Pinterest rabbit hole.
You ask friends for input… and now you’re balancing seven different opinions with your own fading excitement.
Instead of progress, you’re met with more questions. More scrolling. More uncertainty.
That little voice kicks in:
“Should we just change everything?”
“Did we pick the wrong palette?”
“Is this all going to clash on the day?”
You’re not just styling a table — you’re creating a day that’s meant to feel like you. And when you can’t see how it all fits together, it’s easy to feel like you’re getting it wrong.
Styled table
A Better Way to Approach It
Here’s the thing: choosing a colour scheme isn’t the end of your styling journey — it’s the start of building a visual narrative. The next step isn’t to buy more, do more, or second-guess yourself. It’s time to step back and connect the dots.
Because great wedding styling isn’t about trends — it’s about clarity, purpose, and meaning. And the way forward isn’t through a shopping cart — it’s through a plan.
If you’re at this stage, one helpful thing you can do is pause and revisit your colours in context. Ask yourself:
What mood do we want these colours to create?
Where will these colours appear throughout the day (not just on tables)?
What textures or materials feel “us” when paired with this palette?
Even just answering those three questions can help unlock clarity and start shaping your next steps. That’s why I created a free Colour Palette Styling Guide, filled with prompts to help you reconnect your vision to your colours and move forward with purpose.
Because yes, you can absolutely DIY some of this. And yes, you can gather incredible inspiration, ideas, and insights on your own (I share a lot of them freely — and happily!).
But — just like owning a cookbook doesn’t stop you from going to your favourite restaurant — sometimes it helps to have someone who can take the ingredients, know your taste, and bring it all together for you.
How I Help as a Wedding Stylist
This is where I come in. At Creatala Studio, I help UK-based couples move from that “what now?” moment into something clear, calm, and creatively exciting.
Using a combination of design knowledge, personal storytelling, and practical expertise, I’ll guide you through:
What works with your palette
How to create balance across your decor
What to prioritise so you don’t waste your budget
And how to make it all feel like you
I take your colours, your story, your style — even if it feels fuzzy or half-formed — and translate it into a design plan that reflects you two at the heart of it all. Not just pretty. Personal.
Whether you’re DIYing with support or handing over the whole brief, I guide you toward smart, meaningful styling choices that make sense (and feel amazing) from start to finish.
Final Thoughts: You’re Not Behind — You’re Just Ready for Support
If you’ve found yourself stuck at this point, know this: you’re not doing it wrong. This stage is common and totally solvable. With the right support, you can move forward feeling inspired, not unsure.
Curious how this could look for your wedding?
✨ Book a free 20-minute vision call with me
Let’s turn your beautiful colour palette into a design direction you actually feel excited about.
Warmly, Nat
