25 Wedding Ideas Inspired by the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year

Discover how to incorporate the Pantone Color of the Year – Mocha Mousse – in your wedding.

If you're looking for color inspiration for your wedding events, we always love to look to the Pantone Color of the Year for ideas! The 2025 color is a luxurious warm brown hue, which will be a favorite for many couples!

By Kelcy Christy

Photo: Rene Zadori Photography

For over 20 years, the Pantone Color Institute has selected the "Color of the Year" – meant to be a symbol of the new year to come. The 2025 Color of the Year has been announced as Mocha Mousse. Selected because of its nurturing rich, warm brown hue, the color is meant to provide the comfort we so desire, just like the name honoring chocolate and coffee suggests.

"For Pantone Color of the Year 2025, we look to a mellow brown hue whose inherent richness and sensorial and comforting warmth extends further into our desire for comfort, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others," Pantone Color Institute executive director Leatrice Eiseman shares of the new color selection for this coming year.

If you're still choosing a design scheme for your wedding day, incorporating elegant warm brown tones into your color palette can work well for celebrations in any season. Especially fitting for cozy fall and winter fêtes, there are a number of ways to utilize this subtle, sensorial rich tone throughout your ceremony and reception. As a strong foundation, Mocha Mousse invites a range of color palettes to be created around its base, with the option to layer creamy tans, blush and amber hues, warm greens, and even lavender and blue shades to create a full palette for your wedding design.

The home and fashion design worlds have been taking this hue by storm, and we're sure more and more wedding décor palettes will include the shade – and similar tones – after this new announcement from the Pantone Color Institute. We can't wait to see the unique ways couples incorporate this color in their design, whether for pre-wedding events or the big day itself!

For inspiration, view 25 brown wedding ideas inspired by Mocha Mousse, the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year! To see more from each of these real weddings, click on the links below your favorite photos!

1. Wedding Invitation Suite

Metallic Wedding Invitation Suite in mocha mousse brown tone

Photo by Kaleigh Turner Photography; From Real Wedding: A Luxe Hometown Wedding at the Bride's Family Estate in Akron, Ohio

2. Ring Box for Engagement & Wedding Ring

Wedding Rings with Taupe mocha mousse Ring Box

Photo by Valorie Darling Photography; From Real Wedding: An Upscale Garden Wedding with a Hollywood Vibe in Los Angeles

3. Wedding Shoes

Photo by John Cain Photography; From Real Wedding: A European-Inspired Wedding with Vintage Details in Austin

4. Wedding Welcome Box and/or Ribbon

Welcome Box for Destination Wedding with light brown mocha mousse ribbon

Photo by Callaway Gable; Planning & Design by Sterling Engagements; From Real Wedding: A Romantic Destination Wedding at a Vineyard Estate in Malibu

5. Bridesmaids' Robes for Getting Ready

Bride & Bridesmaids in Silk and Lace brown mocha mousse Robes

Photo by The Hickenloopers; From Real Wedding: Former Miss America Savvy Shields' Artsy Industrial-Chic Wedding

6. Wedding Venue Setting

Photo by Gabriele Fani; Planning & Design by Sara Judith Events; From Real Wedding: An Alfresco Destination Wedding Under the Tuscan Sun in Italy

7. Wedding Dress

Bride in mocha mousse blush brown wedding dress Gown with Fall Bouquet

Photo by Maya Myers Photography; From Real Wedding: Candlelit Jewish Ceremony + Unique, Cozy Outdoor Reception in LA

8. Wedding Bouquet

Wedding Bouquet with Mocha Mousse brown Scabiosa and Magnolia Leaves

Photo by Breanna Plus Kevin; From Real Event: Romantic Wedding Inspiration at an Elegant, Modern Seattle Greenhouse

9. Bridesmaid & Wedding Guest Dresses

Friends of the Bride in Same mocha mousse brown Color Palette

Photo by Max Wanger Photography; Planning & Design by Bob Gail Events; From Real Wedding: An Alfresco California Wedding Inspired by the Amalfi Coast

10. Groom's Tuxedo

Rachel Lucosky & Sebastian Joseph-Day in brown tuxedo Wedding

Photo by Paul Von Rieter; From Real Wedding: NFL Player Sebastian Joseph-Day's Wedding in Santa Ynez, California

11. Groom's Boutonniere

Modern-Rustic Wedding Boutonnieres with mocha mousse inspired brown foliage

Photo by Troy Meikle Photo; From Real Wedding: An Elegant Wedding Near Yellowstone in Big Sky, Montana

12. Mother-of-the-Bride Dress

Champagne mocha mousse inspired Mother of Bride Gown

Photo by Jay Lawrence Goldman Photography; From Real Wedding: Rustic + Vintage Outdoor Ceremony & Tent Reception in Palm Springs

13. Ceremony Programs

Wedding Ceremony Programs with Cross and mocha mousse inspired brown ribbon

Photo by Vue Photography; From Real Wedding: Nature-Inspired Wedding with Spanish Moss Details in South Carolina

14. Pashmina Favors for Outdoor Ceremony

Wedding Programs with Pashminas in light brown mocha mousse inspired

Photo by Jose Villa; Planning & Design by International Event Company; From Real Wedding: A Jewish Memorial Day Weekend Wedding in Dana Point, California

15. Wedding Ceremony Setting

Glamorous Wedding Ceremony in mocha mousse brown Ballroom

Photo by Kropp Photography; Floral & Event Design by Joe Mineo Creative; From Real Wedding: A Glamorous, Paris-Inspired Hotel Ballroom Wedding in Ohio

16. Wedding Ceremony Floral Accents

Floral Chandelier & White Ceremony Arch with brown mocha mousse accents

Photo by Duke Images; Planning & Design by International Event Company; From Real Wedding: Luxury Fall Wedding with Warm Color Palette in Beverly Hills

17. Cocktail Hour Tent Décor

Rustic-Elegant Wedding Tent with mocha mousse brown inspired decor

Photo by Kristyn Hogan; From Real Wedding: The Luxurious Backyard Wedding of Country Star Alan Jackson's Daughter

18. Seating Chart

mocha mousse brown Seating Chart with Greek Letters

Photo by Kimon Kaketsis Photography; From Real Wedding: Destination Wedding with Gorgeous Views of the Sea in Santorini, Greece

19. Wedding Escort Cards

Shimmering Brown Escort Cards mocha mousse

Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography; From Real Wedding: Elegant Fall Wedding Inspired by the Gardens of Tuscany

20. Head Table Lighting & Décor

Wooden Structure Over Outdoor Destination Wedding

Photo by Lauren + Abby Ross; Planning & Design by Beth Helmstetter Events, Inc.; From Real Wedding: An Organic, Neutral Destination Wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

21. Wedding Reception Table Linens

Candelabra Centerpiece on mocha mousse brown Patterned Linen

Photo by Jana Williams Photography; From Real Wedding: Old World, Bridgerton-Inspired Spring Wedding in Los Angeles

22. Wedding China at Guest Place Setting

Neutral Modern Wedding Place Setting with light mocha mousse brown china

Photo by Stephanie Lynn; From Real Wedding: Summer Black-Tie Wedding at a Vineyard Estate in Napa Valley

23. Wedding Reception Lounge Area

Natural Wood and mocha mousse brown Lounge Area at Wedding

Photo by Amy & Stuart Photography; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; From Real Wedding: A California Wedding with an Earthy, Natural Forest Design

24. Dance Floor Vinyl or Decals

mocha mousse brown rose decal on circular dance floor

Photo by Kortnee Kate Photography; From Real Wedding: Whimsical Outdoor Ceremony & Earthy, Textural Reception in Cincinnati

25. Wedding Performers' Costumes

Bride Performing with Dancers at Wedding Reception

Photo by Kris Kan; Bridal Salon: Panache Bridal of Beverly Hills; Planning & Design by Edgar Hay Events; From Real Wedding: Bride Wears Custom Gown for Opulent Armenian Wedding in California

If you preferred Pantone's "Color of the Year" from years past, gather inspiration from 2015's Marsala, 2016's Rose Quartz and Serenity, 2017's Greenery, 2018's Ultra Violet, 2019's Living Coral, 2020's Classic Blue, 2021's Ultimate Grey + Illuminating, 2022's Very Peri, 2023's Viva Magenta, and 2024's Peach Fuzz selections!

Opening photo by Rene Zadori Photography; Planning & Design by Bluebell Events; From Real Wedding: Inside Ali and Andrea of The Royalty Family's Malibu Wedding