Throwing A Maroon Wedding: Tips & Tricks For The Perfect Day

Thinking about planning a maroon wedding? We get it! Colors have a whole world of psychology associated with them. The colors you choose for your wedding can help convey the overall mood and atmosphere you want on your big day. Plus, it creates a beautiful look for the cameras. Red is a color of passion and intensity, and one of our favorite shades of red is maroon. It’s bold and vibrant yet romantic, making it awesome for wedding ceremonies.

And if a maroon color scheme has stolen your heart, we at Peerspace are here to help you out. Here are our top tips and tricks for throwing a maroon wedding you’ll never forget. 

Gather inspiration 

Before you dive headfirst into planning a maroon wedding, take a step back to assess your vision. Gather inspiration for other weddings or ceremonies that feature maroon prominently in the decor. How do other couples incorporate the color into their wedding day? Through floral arrangements, bridesmaid’s dresses, or groomsmen’s ties? Or, through the venue itself? 

Do they incorporate maroon with other colors – like pink, terracotta, or mauve? How does blending maroon with different shades influence the overall vibe of the wedding ceremony? 

Don’t forget, other weddings aren’t the only source of inspiration out there. Maybe you spotted some gorgeous maroon flowers growing on your drive home, or a burgundy dress caught your eye on Instagram. Go ahead and add that to your mood board!

Anything can provide inspiration – even if it’s not totally obvious at first. Consider the kind of tone you’d like to create with your maroon wedding and choose your favorite aspects from each source. Once you’ve got a good idea of what you want, you can start making it happen! 

First things first: check out our 12 beautiful wedding shower decoration ideas!

Find a venue 

By now you’ve got a good idea about the kind of atmosphere you’d like to create at your wedding. Next, it’s time to scout out locations where you can bring your vision to life. Luckily, we’ve got an awesome way to make your search easier.

It’s called Peerspace, and it’s the biggest peer-to-peer venue marketplace in the world. You can find wedding venues in cities all across the globe, perfect for weddings of any size, budget, or theme – including a maroon wedding. 

For example, this 1920s-era hotel in Astoria, Oregon boasts a rustic, neutral tone with plenty of natural light. The intimate and rustic atmosphere lends itself beautifully to maroon floral arrangements and decorations, as the photos of other weddings staged here clearly demonstrate! 

If you’re planning on a fall wedding, then hosting at an outdoor venue with autumnal foliage can help you capture the maroon theme. Have a look at this rustic cottage in Beckett, MA. Surrounded by acres of serene nature, the cottage itself has plenty of cozy New England charm. In the fall, this venue comes to life with vivid red and yellow leaves on the trees, which would lend beautifully to a maroon-themed ceremony. 

And these are just a couple of suggestions. There are a ton of possibilities out there! To find them, all you have to do is input your event type, your city, and the dates for your special day on Peerspace. Then, you’ll get a list of available wedding venues that you can filter by price, size, number of attendees, and even the overall style. Give it a try early on while planning your maroon wedding! 

Maroon flowers 

Once you’ve got your venue taken care of, it’s time to focus on other aspects of your maroon wedding. Flowers are a central aspect of a wedding ceremony. And one of the most important ways to carry your maroon theme – especially if you’ve chosen to host at a venue with neutral tones. 

Flowers that naturally come in maroon or burgundy shades include roses, dahlias, peonies, orchids, calla lilies, clematis, and other beautiful blooms. Most florists should be able to help you coordinate a cohesive floral scheme for your wedding ceremony. Search on Thumbtack for florists in your area, and see if any of them have styled maroon weddings for other couples. 

If you can’t find a florist with maroon flowers or your favorite flowers are currently out of season, using artificial wedding flowers can help you keep the theme going. Plus, you get the added bonus that they won’t fade or wilt, so you can keep them as a souvenir of your maroon wedding day! 

Maroon fashion

Beyond flowers, having members of your wedding party wear maroon or burgundy attire can help you sell the theme of your wedding day. For bridesmaids, that often means maroon gowns. Groomsmen or suit-wearing guests can style ties, jackets, or boutonnieres to get the maroon theme across. 

A maroon bridal bouquet is often enough to convey the wedding’s color palette for a bride. But for brides that want to go extra bold, styling a maroon wedding dress is a surefire way to make a statement. Coordinate your dress with your partner before the big day – or leave it as a mystery to wow them when you walk down the aisle. 

A maroon color scheme would also go perfectly with our Art Deco wedding ideas!

Maroon treats

Every aspect of your wedding helps carry the theme – even the foods and treats you’ll serve for the big day. 

You don’t have to serve foods drowning in maroon food coloring. But there are ways to pay homage to the color palette without being too obvious. Think steaks with rich red centers and burgundy sauce or cutting into a vivid red velvet cake iced with maroon-colored flowers. Some maroon-colored macarons wouldn’t hurt, either. 

By serving foods with maroon or burgundy-inspired palettes, you can help create an immersive experience for you and your guests that caters to multiple senses. 

Peerspace Concierge is at your side

Oh, and if you booked your wedding venue through Peerspace, you’ve got an extra ace up your sleeve here. The Peerspace Concierge service can help you coordinate with local caterers or bakers, allowing you to curate the wedding menu of your dreams without having to do it all on your own.

And if you need anything else at your venue – like A/V equipment, or extra tables and chairs, they can help with that, too. It’s just one of many reasons why Peerspace is an awesome tool to have on your side while planning your maroon wedding! 

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