2019 Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral

It’s always fun to find out the color Pantone has chosen as its Color of the Year, and 2019 is no exception! We’re definitely predicting this year’s selection, Living Coral, to be a popular shade for wedding flowers, linens, wedding party attire and more throughout this year and, likely, beyond. On its website, Pantone describes Living Coral as “an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.” To our eye, it’s similar to past Color of the Year picks Tigerlily (2004), and to a lesser extent, Tangerine Tango (2012), but that makes it no less of a vibrant and beautiful choice for a wedding.

The only flowers that typically come in a true coral shade are peonies, as well as certain roses and godetia. However, you can also achieve the effect of a coral color palette by incorporating a mix of orange and pink flowers, which tricks the eye. This approach allows you to select from a wider variety of blooms. Of course, we’re happy to give you more specific suggestions based on your vision!

For now, to celebrate Living Coral’s accolade, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite coral images from past weddings to inspire you!

Petal's Edge DC | Wedding Inspiration for Pantone Color of the Year 2019 Living Coral | Washington DC Weddings — Photo by Bonnie Sen

It’s hard to beat a cozy winter wedding at the Hotel Monaco⁣
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Designing flowers for St. Francis Hall always begins with scale. The ceilings are high, the stone walls are bold, and delicate arrangements can quickly disappear if they are not designed with the room in mind.⁣
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For Monica & Dave’s wedding, we leaned into that height with tall arrangements that lifted the eye upward while still keeping the tables welcoming for guests. Soft white and green flowers created a romantic feeling against the historic architecture, while the elevated designs helped the entire room feel balanced. When the proportions are right, the flowers do not fight the space. They belong in it.⁣
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Red, White & Blue⁣
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📷 @taylor.rose.photography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Is there anything that says summer quite like al fresco dining.⁣
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Summer weddings, especially under a tent, beg for a gardensque feel. Loose and organic blooms that still remain somewhat controlled creates that perfectly summer feel.⁣
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📋 @rexandregina

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We specialize in design-forward florals for the luxe, detail obsessed events

The 2026 Folger Gala had a vision for an event that was described by words like opulent Regency, peacock feathers, trailing plants, still life, Bridgerton. The linen choices were vibrant, full of pattern, and eclectic. We designed their arrangements with movement, color, texture and flower choices that worked with lighting for a truly incredible event.

Never underestimate the power of color and texture to make a big statement.

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Elaine & Trey were originally supposed to be married in 2020. Like so many couples, they had to postpone.

On the eve of what would have been their originally planned wedding day, Elaine’s bridesmaids reached out with the sweetest idea: send her flowers along with a note reminding her that her celebration was still ahead. Instead of creating a random arrangement, we decided to surprise her with something even more meaningful: a preview of her wedding flowers. Specifically, a sample of what her reception centerpieces would look like.

I still remember walking up to her front door. It was painted the most beautiful shade of green, and I remember thinking, “Of course it is.” Somehow it fit her perfectly. You pick up on little things like that when you spend your life getting to know couples.

A little while later, Elaine reached out. While she had no idea what we’d done, she simply said she’d just received flowers, and they were EXACTLY what she’d always imagined for her wedding.

People often assume wedding flower consultations are about scrolling through Pinterest or recreating someone else’s designs. For me, they’re about listening.

Over the years, I’ve learned to hear not just what couples say, but what they mean. To recognize when a single word holds an entire vision that hasn’t quite found its language yet. My job isn’t simply to copy inspiration photos (but we’re good at that, too). It’s to translate hopes, personalities, and half-formed ideas into flowers that feel unmistakably them.

Sometimes, that means getting it exactly right before they’ve ever seen a single bloom

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