Plum and Olive Wedding Ideas: 25 Romantic Styles

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Plum and Olive Wedding Ideas

What comes to mind when you hear plum and olive wedding colours?

I think romance, I think fall, and I think unique.

There is just something so beautiful about pairing a deep, rich plum with muted olive green.

Plum brings the drama and sophistication, while olive green keeps everything feeling earthy, natural, and relaxed.

And if you have been looking for a wedding colour combination that feels different from the usual blush, sage, or dusty blue, plum and olive green may be exactly what you are looking for.

This beautiful colour combination is having a major moment this year.

According to Pinterest’s wedding trend report, plum and olive weddings are among its fastest-growing wedding searches.

This means that brides are loving this colour combination.

And I can completely see why.

A plum and olive wedding feels romantic, moody, organic, and incredibly elegant without looking like you tried too hard.

It works beautifully for fall weddings.

But it also works for beautiful garden, vineyard, outdoor, rustic, and intimate weddings, as well as elegant winter weddings.

And the best part?

You don’t have to use both colours everywhere.

A little plum here, some olive greenery there, a few candles, beautiful flowers, and an ivory base can be enough to create a gorgeous wedding colour palette.

Lucky for you, we will be sharing some of the prettiest plum and olive wedding ideas, including bridesmaid dresses, wedding flowers, bouquets, table decorations, wedding invitations, ceremony decor, wedding cakes, groom attire, and small details that can bring this romantic colour combination to life.

So buckle up. 

Plum and Olive Wedding Theme Ideas

If you love this colour combination but aren’t sure what wedding style to choose, here are a few themes that work beautifully.

Romantic Garden Wedding

Think wild florals, olive branches, candlelight, flowing dresses, and vintage details.

This is my favourite wedding reception theme. 

Vineyard Wedding

Use wood, olive greenery, plum flowers, wine-inspired details, and candlelight.

Perfect for wine lovers or couples hosting a wedding at a beautiful vineyard. 

An olive-and-plum colour combination would look beautiful here. 

Moody Romantic Wedding

Moody romance is on the rise in terms of wedding themes.

Lean into plum, merlot, deep burgundy, velvet, candlelight, and dark floral arrangements to bring this theme to life.

Rustic Elegant Wedding

And last but not least, a rustic elegant wedding theme.

Pair olive with plum, ivory, wood, linen, brass, and soft candlelight.

So, how can you implement plum & olive wedding colours into your big day?

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Why Plum and Olive Green Work So Well Together

Plum and olive green are one of those unexpected wedding colour combinations that just work.

Plum is rich and romantic, while olive is muted and earthy.

Instead of competing with each other, the colours balance one another.

I didn’t think they would go so well together. 

But the result is a wedding palette that feels:

• Romantic
• Moody
• Elegant
• Earthy
• Sophisticated
• Natural
• Warm
• Timeless
• Slightly dramatic
• Perfect for photographs

The palette also gives you plenty of room to introduce neutral wedding colours.

I especially love adding ivory, cream, champagne, taupe, warm beige, antique gold, dusty mauve, or soft brown.

For a more dramatic wedding, bring in merlot, burgundy, blackberry, or deep fig.

For something softer, add ivory, muted blush, dusty rose, or mauve.

This is one of the reasons plum and olive are so easy to personalize.

25 Plum and Olive Wedding Ideas

Now for the fun part…

All the different ways you can incorporate plum and wedding into your big day. 

1. Plum Bridesmaid Dresses

One of the easiest ways to bring plum into your wedding is through your bridesmaid dresses.

Plum bridesmaid dresses look gorgeous. 

You can choose satin, chiffon, velvet, crepe, or even mismatched bridesmaid dresses in several shades of plum.

For a fall wedding, velvet plum bridesmaid dresses would be especially beautiful.

For a summer or garden wedding, try flowing chiffon dresses in a softer plum or mauve-plum shade.

You can also mix plum with dusty mauve for a cuter bridal party aesthetic. 

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2. Olive Green Bridesmaid Dresses With Plum Bouquets

Don’t feel like plum has to be the bridesmaid colour.

An olive-green bridesmaid dress paired with a plum wedding bouquet is such a beautiful alternative.

Olive green dresses feel earthy and understated, while the plum flowers will give your bridal party a romantic pop of colour.

An olive green bridesmaid dress is a pretty option for:

• Garden weddings
• Vineyard weddings
• Outdoor weddings
• Rustic weddings
• Fall weddings
• European-inspired weddings

Add ivory flowers to the bouquets to soften the darker colours.

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3. Plum and Olive Wedding Bouquets

Your wedding bouquet is probably one of the easiest places to combine both wedding colours.

Imagine a loose, garden-inspired bouquet filled with:

• Plum dahlias
• Deep purple flowers
• Burgundy roses
• Ivory garden roses
• Mauve blooms
• Olive branches
• Dusty greenery
• Eucalyptus
• Seeded eucalyptus
• Italian ruscus

The key is not making the bouquet look too perfectly arranged.

I love the look of a slightly wild, organic-looking bouquet because it works beautifully with this colour palette.

A real plum and olive wedding bouquet should feel like it was gathered from a romantic garden.

Don’t be afraid to use real-touch artificial flowers to create your bouquet. 

4. Add Olive Branches to Your Wedding Flowers

Olive branches are perfect for this wedding colour combination.

They are naturally soft, muted, and elegant, making them an easy way to incorporate olive without having to use olive-coloured decor everywhere.

Use olive branches in:

• Bridal bouquets
• Bridesmaid bouquets
• Boutonnieres
• Ceremony arches
• Reception centrepieces
• Table garlands
• Place settings
• Welcome signs
• Wedding cake flowers

The greenery can also help make deep plum flowers feel lighter and more natural.

5. Plum and Olive Wedding Ceremony Arch

A beautiful ceremony backdrop can become one of the most visually striking moments of your wedding.

Try an asymmetrical wedding arch covered in olive greenery with clusters of plum flowers.

I especially love the idea of allowing the greenery to look slightly wild rather than perfectly symmetrical.

You will soon notice that this is my style, as it creates a romantic garden-wedding feeling.

Add ivory flowers throughout the arrangement to keep the darker colours from becoming too heavy.

A plum-and-olive floral arch would look beautiful against a stone building, greenhouse, garden, vineyard, or a simple white wedding banquet wall.

6. Plum and Olive Wedding Aisle Decor

You don’t have to spend a fortune decorating every part of your ceremony.

Instead, concentrate your flowers along the aisle.

This will have just as much of an impact. 

Use olive greenery to line the chairs or aisle and add small clusters of plum flowers.

You could also use:

• Plum ribbon
• Ivory flower petals
• Olive branches
• Small floral arrangements
• Vintage lanterns
• Candles
• Neutral ceremony chairs

This creates a beautiful wedding aisle without requiring huge floral installations.

7. Plum and Olive Wedding Invitations

Your wedding invitations are the first opportunity you get to introduce your colour palette to your guests.

For a plum and olive wedding invitation, consider pairing:

• Plum + olive + ivory + gold

This combination is elegant and classy.

You could use an ivory invitation with plum lettering and an olive envelope.

Or choose deep plum stationery with an olive green envelope.

For a more romantic look, add:

• Floral illustrations
• Olive branch details
• Gold foil
• Deckled edges
• Velvet ribbon
• Wax seals
• Handmade paper

Your wedding invitation doesn’t need to use every wedding colour.

Sometimes one plum detail and one olive detail are just what you need. 

8. Plum Velvet Ribbon

This is one of my favourite inexpensive ways to make a wedding colour palette feel intentional.

Plum velvet ribbon can be used throughout your wedding day.

Tie it around:

• Wedding invitations
• Bouquets
• Napkins
• Wedding favours
• Menu cards
• Champagne glasses
• Ceremony programs
• Guest book
• Welcome signs
• Wedding chairs 
• DIY Wedding Arch

Velvet also adds texture, which makes the deep plum colour feel even richer.

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9. Plum and Olive Wedding Reception Tables

This colour palette was made for romantic reception tables.

Start with an ivory or neutral tablecloth.

Then add some greenery down the centre of the table.

From there, bring in plum through flowers, candles, napkins, or tableware.

You could use:

Ivory tablecloth + olive garland + plum flowers + brass candle holders + cream candles!

It seems simple, but the results will be incredibly pretty.

Layering neutral textures with deeper colours is also a great way to create an expensive-looking wedding table without covering every inch of it with decorations.

10. Plum Wedding Napkins

Don’t undermine the power of napkins.

If you don’t want plum bridesmaid dresses or large plum floral arrangements, use plum in your table linens.

Plum napkins are an easy way to bring colour to every place setting.

Fold them simply and put them directly on the table at each place setting or on each dining plate.

Then add an olive sprig, small menu card, or personalized place card.

For a more elegant look, use linen napkins instead of polyester.

The texture makes the colour look much more sophisticated.

11. Olive Green Table Linens

Want to make olive the star of your wedding reception?

Try olive green tablecloths or table runners.

Olive linens create a beautiful foundation for plum flowers.

Add ivory plates, gold flatware, cream candles, and plum floral arrangements.

This is especially beautiful for outdoor receptions where the olive colour naturally blends into the surroundings.

12. Plum Taper Candles

If you are decorating your wedding on a budget, don’t underestimate the power of candles.

Plum taper candles can add so much colour without requiring a huge floral budget.

Place them in gold, brass, or clear glass candle holders.

Then surround them with olive greenery and small ivory flowers.

The candlelight will make the plum tones feel even richer once the reception begins.

And honestly, candlelight makes almost every wedding table look better.

13. Olive Greenery Garland

An olive greenery garland is another beautiful way to decorate long reception tables.

Instead of filling the table with large centrepieces, create one long greenery runner.

Then add plum flowers throughout the garland.

You can also add candles between the greenery.

This creates a romantic, garden-inspired tablescape that feels lush without being overly formal.

It is especially pretty for long farmhouse tables and outdoor wedding receptions.

14. Plum and Olive Wedding Centrepieces

For your centrepieces, think organic rather than overly structured.

Use low arrangements of plum flowers mixed with olive greenery.

Add ivory blooms and candles around the base.

For a budget-friendly wedding centrepiece, you can even use smaller floral arrangements and rely on candles and greenery to fill the table.

Some beautiful combinations include:

• Plum dahlias + olive branches + ivory roses
• Plum roses + eucalyptus + cream flowers
• Deep purple blooms + olive greenery + mauve flowers
• Burgundy flowers + olive leaves + ivory roses

15. Add Antique Gold

If you want your plum-and-olive wedding to feel a little more luxurious, add antique gold.

Gold works beautifully with the darker tones without making the colour palette feel too modern or flashy.

Try gold in:

• Flatware
• Charger plates
• Candle holders
• Table numbers
• Picture frames
• Wedding signage
• Place card holders
• Cake details
• Invitations

I especially love plum + olive + ivory + antique gold for an elegant fall wedding.

16. Plum and Olive Wedding Cake

Your wedding cake can be another beautiful way to bring the colour palette together.

You don’t necessarily need a purple or green cake.

Instead, use a classic ivory wedding cake as your base.

Then decorate it with plum flowers and olive leaves.

For example:

Ivory buttercream + plum sugar flowers + olive greenery

Simple.

Romantic.

Beautiful.

For something more dramatic, try a deep plum wedding cake with textured buttercream and ivory floral details.

You could also add a thin gold accent around each tier.

17. Olive Green Wedding Cake Details

If you prefer a mostly white wedding cake, bring olive into the design through greenery.

A simple ivory cake with olive leaves and a few plum flowers can look incredibly elegant.

This is also a great option if you don’t want your wedding cake to feel overly themed.

The colours become accents rather than the entire design.

18. Plum and Olive Groom Style

Don’t forget about the groom.

There are plenty of ways to incorporate this colour combination into men’s wedding attire without putting the groom in a purple suit.

For a classic look, choose a black, charcoal, or dark brown suit and add:

• Plum tie
• Plum pocket square
• Olive boutonniere
• Plum socks
• Olive tie
• Plum cufflinks

For something bolder, an olive green suit with a plum boutonniere can look incredibly stylish.

This works particularly well for an outdoor or rustic wedding.

19. Plum Boutonnieres

Ultimately, you can have a plum boutonniere instead of an olive one.

A small boutonniere can tie the entire wedding colour palette together.

Try a boutonniere with:

One plum flower + olive greenery + ivory accent flower

Keep it simple.

You don’t need a large arrangement pinned to the groom’s jacket.

The same style can be used for the groomsmen so everything feels coordinated.

20. Plum and Olive Wedding Welcome Sign

Your welcome sign is another place where this colour palette can really shine.

Try an ivory or cream sign with:

• Plum lettering
• Olive botanical illustrations
• Small floral details
• Gold accents
• Plum velvet ribbon

For a more modern wedding, use a clean white sign with dark plum typography and a few olive branches.

For a rustic wedding, try a wooden welcome sign with plum flowers and olive greenery.

21. Plum and Olive Place Settings

Small details can make your reception tables feel much more personalized.

Try an ivory plate with a plum napkin and an olive sprig tucked underneath the place card.

Add gold flatware for a little extra elegance.

You could also use olive green menus with plum lettering.

This is a great example of why you don’t need to spend a lot of money on wedding decor.

Sometimes the smallest details make the biggest difference.

22. Plum and Olive Wedding Favours

Your wedding favours can also follow the colour palette.

Try small:

• Olive oil bottles
• Plum-coloured candles
• Personalized soap
• Mini jars of jam
• Chocolate boxes
• Wine bottle favours
• Seed packets
• Herb favours

Olive oil favours would be especially cute for a vineyard, garden, or Mediterranean-inspired wedding.

Add a plum ribbon and a small ivory tag for a cohesive finish.

Olive oil favours

23. Plum and Olive Wedding Bar

If you are creating a signature drink for your wedding, use your colour palette as inspiration.

A plum-inspired cocktail or mocktail can add a beautiful pop of colour to your bar.

Decorate the bar with olive branches, plum flowers, candles, and a simple signature drink menu.

You can even use plum-coloured signage with olive greenery around the frame.

It’s a small detail, but guests will notice it.

24. Plum and Olive Vineyard Wedding

If you are looking for a venue that naturally works with this colour palette, consider a vineyard.

The olive tones blend beautifully with natural landscapes, while plum brings richness and romance.

Imagine:

Olive greenery + plum flowers + ivory linens + wood tables + candlelight + warm gold details.

It is romantic without feeling overly formal.

And because the wedding venue itself provides so much natural scenery, you may be able to keep your wedding decorations relatively simple.

25. Plum and Olive Wedding for Fall

I can’t talk about this colour palette without mentioning fall.

Plum and olive fall weddings are absolutely gorgeous.

The colours naturally complement the season.

Add:

• Burgundy
• Merlot
• Deep fig
• Rust
• Terracotta
• Warm beige
• Antique gold
• Cream

For a richer autumn wedding colour palette.

Wedding trend reports also place plum, olive, merlot, and fig within the broader “Rooted Romance” aesthetic, which is all about rich, nature-inspired wedding colours and organic details.

It’s safe to say that this is the perfect wedding colour combination. 

The Best Colours to Pair With Plum and Olive

One of the best things about this wedding colour palette is how many colours it pairs well with.

There is just so much you can do with this wedding colour combination. 

Plum + Olive + Ivory

This is probably my favourite combination.

Ivory keeps the darker colours feeling soft and romantic.

Perfect for:

• Classic weddings
• Garden weddings
• Fall weddings
• Elegant weddings

Plum + Olive + Gold

Want something more luxurious?

Just add a little bit of gold.

This works beautifully for evening weddings and formal receptions.

Plum + Olive + Dusty Rose

For something softer and more feminine, add dusty rose.

This gives the palette a romantic garden-party feel.

Plum + Olive + Merlot

For a dark and moody wedding, combine plum and olive with merlot.

This would be gorgeous for a fall or winter wedding.

Plum + Olive + Terracotta

Want something warmer?

Add muted terracotta.

This creates a beautiful earthy wedding colour palette that works extremely well with outdoor weddings.

Plum + Olive + Cream

Cream is a little softer than bright white and works beautifully with the earthy quality of olive.

How to Keep a Plum and Olive Wedding From Looking Too Dark

This is important.

Plum is a deep colour.

Olive is also muted and relatively dark.

If you use too much of both, your wedding can start feeling heavier than you intended.

The easiest solution is to add a light neutral.

I recommend using ivory, cream, champagne, or warm white as your base colour.

For example:

• 60% ivory/cream
• 25% olive green
• 15% plum

You do not have to follow those percentages exactly, but the idea is to let your lighter neutral create breathing room.

Then use plum as your statement colour.

This will make your wedding feel romantic rather than overly dark.

Plum and Olive Wedding Flowers

If you are talking to your florist about this wedding colour palette, show them examples of the exact look you love.

Some flowers that can work beautifully with plum and olive include:

• Dahlias
• Roses
• Calla lilies
• Scabiosa
• Lisianthus
• Anemones
• Ranunculus
• Carnations
• Sweet peas
• Hydrangeas

For greenery, consider:

• Olive branches
• Eucalyptus
• Italian ruscus
• Dusty miller
• Other muted foliage

The exact flower availability will depend on your wedding season, so ask your florist which local and seasonal flowers can create a similar colour story.

If you plan to DIY, look on Amazon, Etsy, Hobby Lobby and Facebook Marketplace for your artificial flowers. 

Budget-Friendly Plum and Olive Wedding Decor

You don’t need an enormous wedding budget to recreate this look.

In fact, this is one of the wedding colour palettes where greenery can do a lot of the work.

Try these budget-friendly ideas:

Use greenery instead of huge floral arrangements

Olive greenery and eucalyptus can create volume across tables and ceremony spaces.

Use candles

Plum taper candles can add colour while creating a romantic atmosphere.

Choose one statement floral arrangement

Instead of putting a large arrangement on every table, create one beautiful ceremony arrangement and repurpose it at the reception.

Use neutral linens

Ivory or cream linens are often easier to style with than expensive coloured linens.

Add colour through napkins

Getting plum napkins is much less expensive than covering an entire wedding table in plum.

DIY your stationery

Use ivory cardstock, plum ribbon, olive greenery, and simple printed menus to create a cohesive look.

This can easily be done at home. 

Repurpose your ceremony flowers

Move your ceremony arch flowers, aisle arrangements, or welcome sign flowers to the reception after the ceremony.

That’s All For Plum and Olive Wedding Ideas

If you are searching for a wedding colour palette that feels romantic, earthy, elegant, and a little unexpected, I think plum and olive deserve a spot at the top of your list.

The combination is rich without being overwhelming.

Olive green keeps the plum feeling grounded, while plum gives the greenery a beautiful romantic depth.

And because both colours work so well with ivory, cream, gold, dusty rose, mauve, merlot, and terracotta, you have so many ways to make this colour combination your own.

Whether you are planning a plum-and-olive fall wedding, a romantic garden wedding, a vineyard wedding, a rustic wedding, or an elegant wedding, this colour combination can be absolutely stunning.

My favourite way to style it?

Ivory linens + olive greenery + plum flowers + warm candlelight + antique gold details.

Simple, romantic, and beautiful.

And honestly, I think this is one of those wedding colour combinations that will look just as beautiful in your wedding photos years from now.

Frequently Asked Questions About Plum and Olive Weddings

Is plum and olive a good wedding colour combination?

Absolutely.

Plum and olive work beautifully together because plum provides a rich, romantic accent while olive green adds an earthy, muted quality.

The combination works great for fall, garden, vineyard, rustic, and moody romantic weddings.

What colours go with plum and olive for a wedding?

Some of the best colours to pair with plum and olive for your wedding are ivory, cream, champagne, antique gold, dusty rose, mauve, merlot, burgundy, terracotta, taupe, and warm beige.

Are plum and olive good for a fall wedding?

Yes.

Plum and olive are particularly beautiful for fall weddings because both colours complement the deeper, warmer tones associated with autumn.

Add merlot, burgundy, terracotta, cream, or antique gold for an even richer fall wedding palette.

What flowers go with a plum and olive wedding?

Dahlias, roses, scabiosa, calla lilies, ranunculus, anemones, lisianthus, and hydrangeas can work beautifully with plum and olive.

Olive branches, eucalyptus, and Italian ruscus are excellent greenery choices.

How can I use plum and olive wedding colours on a budget?

Use olive greenery for volume, add plum through napkins or candles, choose ivory linens as your neutral base, and concentrate your flowers in a few statement areas.

Candles, ribbon, greenery, and simple stationery can also make a big impact without requiring a large floral budget.

Can plum and olive work for a summer wedding?

Yes.

For summer, lighten the palette by using more ivory, cream, dusty mauve, or blush and using plum as an accent rather than the dominant colour.

Fresh greenery and garden-style flowers will keep the look light and seasonal.

More Wedding Colour Ideas & Themes You Will Love

If you are still choosing your wedding colours, you may also want to check out:

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• Fall Wedding Colour Combinations
• Romantic Valentine’s Day Wedding Ideas
• Spring Wedding Floral Inspiration and Ideas
• Winter Wedding Ideas
• Groovy Wedding Ideas
• Halloween Wedding Theme Ideas

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Plum and Olive Wedding Ideas: 25 Romantic Styles