The ‘Brides’ 2025 Color of the Year Is Inspired by an Italian Sunset and Aperitivo

This saturated orange shade is the epitome of romance.

For centuries, couples have gathered their loved ones to celebrate tying the knot—and this year, the number of couples planning for a reception increased by 7%, according to a survey from Civic Science. Today’s couples are planning weddings with an eye for individual style, guest appreciation, and memorable details, including a signature color palette.

Brides magazine and Minted, top resources in the bridal industry, have come together once again to decide on the Wedding 2025 Color of the Year, and it’s reminiscent of everyone’s favorite summery aperitivo.

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Named Verona Sunset, the rich shade of orange is inspired by the popular and refreshing Aperol Spritz, the charming Italian city it’s named after, and the romantic backdrop of Romeo and Juliet. The warm shade is also quite hot right now: According to Minted, stationery orders with orange as part of the color palette have increased threefold in the past year.

Whether the mood leans formal and refined or lighthearted and casual, Verona Sunset can be easily adapted to fit any dream wedding. Using this hue as a jumping-off point for decor, flowers, and even attendants’ clothing brings a built-in exuberance to any couple’s happy day.

The color works perfectly for autumn nuptials, with centerpieces and linens naturally complementing the changing leaves, but it’s also versatile for the spring and summer seasons, going nicely with other shades like pink, yellow, or green. To incorporate Verona Sunset into wedding decor, Brides suggests going with a nautical theme, mixing it with pastels, and pairing it with organic details, and more—and all of these ideas can also be applied to your home.

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Oranges and browns are on the rise in interior design. Unlike the cooler blues and greens that designers gravitated toward in 2024, many of 2025’s colors of the year are predicted to be more earthy and saturated, including (but not limited to) Caramelized by Dunn Edwards, Elderton by Graham & Brown, and Truffle by Stainmaster.

Verona Sunset, a more vibrant version of this trend, is a welcome change to the wedding palettes that have recently been seen at ceremonies and receptions, reflecting the cozy warmth of being in love. You can further explore the color and how to use it with a series of articles from Brides and see the dedicated stationery collection from Minted.

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