21 Gorgeous Ways to Incorporate Gold into Your Wedding Décor
From attire and invites to cakes and coasters, get inspired by these glamorous golden details.
No matter how much gold you desire for your own celebration, there are plenty of ways to add golden glamour to suit your individual style on your big day.
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From rustic weddings to opulent ballroom affairs, we're seeing more and more weddings that incorporate the color gold into various décor elements. The glitzy metallic hue can be showcased in polished, matte, or glitter form, allowing the royal shade to translate beautifully to a range of bridal styles and wedding events. While some brides go all out with gold glitter table linens, others choose to use the gilded color as an accent on ivory wedding cakes or calligraphy on escort cards. No matter how much gold you desire for your own celebration, there are plenty of ways to add golden glamour to suit your individual style on your big day.
We've browsed hundreds of real weddings to find 21 unique ways to incorporate gold into wedding party attire, invitations, ceremony décor, paper goods, floral designs, reception decorations, cocktail accessories, wedding favors, and your wedding cake! See the ideas below, and click on the links below each image to see more from these real weddings!
1. Flower Girl Attire
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Photo by Jose Villa Photography; From Real Wedding: Destination Beverly Hills Wedding with a Celebrity Chef & Performers
2. Bouquets
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Photo by Elizabeth Messina; Floral Design by Bob Gail Events; From Real Wedding: Farmers Market-Inspired Cocktail Hour & Shabby Chic Reception
3. Wedding Dress
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Photo by Elizabeth Messina; From Real Wedding: Farmers Market-Inspired Cocktail Hour & Shabby Chic Reception
4. Shoes
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Photo by Michael Carr Photography; Planning & Design by Ann Whittington Events; From Real Wedding: Romantic Lakefront Ceremony & Elegant Tented Reception in Texas
5. Bridesmaid Dresses
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Photo by Marc Royce Photography; From Real Wedding: Mötley Crüe Member Nikki Sixx's Marie Antoinette-Inspired Wedding
6. Wedding Invitation
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7. Aisle Runner
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Photo by Kimberly Jarman Photography; Aisle runner by The Original Runner Company; From Real Wedding: Former Miss Arizona's Wedding at the Historic Arizona Biltmore
8. Name Cards
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Photo by Vue Photography; From Real Wedding: Southern Lake House Wedding with Ivory and Green Color Palette
9. Escort Card Display
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Photo by Kristen Weaver Photography; From Real Wedding: Gold & White Wedding with Brazilian + Indian Flair in Orlando, Florida
10. Charger Plate
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11. Chairs & Centerpieces
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Photo by Aaron Delesie Photographer; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; From Real Wedding: Elegant All-White Country Club Wedding with Natural Greenery
12. Candles & Glassware
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Photo by Elisabeth Millay Photography; From Real Wedding: Alfresco Ceremony and Reception at a Central California Vineyard
13. Linens
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Photo by Donna von Bruening Photographers; From Real Wedding: A Charming Tented Wedding in South Carolina
14. Table Cards
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15. Place Mats
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Photo by EDLT Photo; From Real Event: Modern Spring Bridal Shower with a Pink, Gold, and Black Color Palette
16. Table Numbers
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Photo by Andi Diamond Photography; From Real Wedding: A Waterfront Winter Wedding with Blush & Gold Details in Tampa, Florida
17. Signage
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Photo by EDLT Photo; From Real Event: Modern Spring Bridal Shower with a Pink, Gold & Black Color Palette
18. Straws
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Photo by James Christianson; From Real Wedding: Summer Destination Wedding with Rocky Mountain Views in Aspen, Colorado
19. Coasters
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Photo by 6 of Four Photography; From Real Wedding: Black Tie Southern Wedding at an Art Museum in Savannah, Georgia
20. Wedding Favors
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Photo by Justin Marantz; From Real Wedding: Unforgettable Miami Wedding with Acrobats, Tiger Cubs & Fireworks
21. Wedding Cake
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Photo by Katelyn James Photography; From Real Wedding: Pink & Cream Wedding in Richmond, Virginia with DIY Elements
If you're considering adding gold to your wedding color palette, we encourage you to discover these gold weddings that featured the gilt hue beautifully.
Opening photo by Andrena Photography; Planning & Design by Natalie Sofer Weddings and Events; From Real Wedding: A Glamorous White & Gold Ballroom Wedding in Los Angeles
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