Pastel Wedding Colors: Blush, Lavender, Dusty Blue & Sage (With Dog Looks)

Short answer: pick two or three pastels, add one neutral (ivory, white or champagne) and one soft metal (gold, rose gold or silver). Blush with sage, dusty blue with blush, and lavender with sage are the easiest pastel pairs. For your dog, choose one of your pastels for the bow tie or flowers and keep the collar soft or neutral.

Why pastel weddings work

Pastels feel romantic, light and fresh. They look soft in daylight, suit spring and summer, and photograph well in gardens and by the sea. Because they are gentle, it’s easy to mix several of them.

Blush pink and rose gold

• Blush + gold + ivory: the classic romantic palette.
• Blush + sage + cream: soft and garden-fresh.
• Rose gold + blush + champagne: warm and a little glam.

For your dog: the Dusty Pink Floral Dog Collar with Pearls & Lace (our best seller), the Blush Pink Peony Floral Dog Collar with Pearl Center, or the Blush Pink Dog Bow Tie Collar. For a rose gold wedding, choose the Rose Gold collar color and add the Rose Gold Dog Leash.

Lavender and lilac

• Lavender + sage + ivory: soft and fresh, like a summer garden.
• Lilac + silver + white: cool and elegant.
• Lavender + blush: sweet and dreamy.

For your dog: the Lavender Dog Bow Tie Collar, the Dusty Lavender Floral Dog Collar with Pearl Accent, or the Purple Floral Dog Collar with Pearl Accent on a Lilac collar.

Dusty blue

• Dusty blue + blush: calm and modern.
• Dusty blue + silver + white: cool and airy.
• Dusty blue + navy + ivory: soft with a little depth.

For your dog: the Dusty Blue Textured Satin Dog Bow Tie Collar or the Light Blue Patterned Dog Bow Tie Collar, on a Dusty Blue, Blue Light or White collar.

Sage green, green and white

• Sage + cream + gold: soft, natural and loved by many couples.
• Green + white: crisp and fresh, like a garden full of greenery.
• Sage + dusty blue: calm and modern.

For your dog: the Sage Green Daisy Dog Bow Tie Collar or the Champagne Lace Dog Bow Tie Collar with Sage Green Center, on a Sage Green or Ivory collar.

How to mix pastels

Choose one main pastel, one supporting pastel and one neutral. Repeat the main color in the flowers, the bridesmaids and your dog’s look. Too many pastels at once can look busy in photos, so keep the rest of the decor simple.

On a light or cream coat, a pastel bow tie can look faded. A slightly deeper collar color helps it stand out. See our guide to pastel dog collar colors.

All our pieces are handmade on an adjustable vegan leather collar with a silver buckle, in 29 collar colors. The bow is about 4 × 2 in on X Small and Small collars and 5 × 2.5 in on Medium and larger.

Find your dog’s look: browse our blush & dusty rose, lavender & lilac, dusty blue and sage & green pieces, or start with our best sellers. Every collar is handmade, in 29 colors and sizes from XS to XXL.

FAQ

Which pastel is most popular for weddings?

Sage green, dusty blue and blush pink are favorites. They are soft, easy to match and lovely in photos.

Can my dog wear a flower collar instead of a bow tie?

Yes. Flower collars are a sweet choice for the bride’s side and for flower dogs. Take them off after the photos so your dog can relax.

Can I add a ring bearer ribbon?

Most of our bow ties and flower collars can have an optional ring bearer ribbon with a silver or gold clasp. The ring in our photos is for display only.