6 Affordable Ways to Use the Island Citrus Wedding Color Trend in Your Celebration

Budget-Friendly Ideas for the Brides & Minted Island Citrus Wedding Color Trend

 

Brides and Minted recently announced their 2026 wedding color of the year – Island Citrus. This fresh, citrusy yellow-green hue is versatile and vibrant. A modern take on the hyper-saturated chartreuse shades of 1920s and 60s, Island Citrus pairs well with both cool-tone greens and blues, and warm-tone reds or oranges. And now that it’s been named the season's most exclusive wedding color, you’ll be seeing it everywhere. Here’s how to include the biggest color of the year in your own wedding – even on the smallest budget.

 

SEE MORE IDEAS FROM BRIDES: Island Citrus Isn't Just for the Wedding—Planners Share How They'd Use It in Pre- and Post-Wedding Events

 

 

Meet 'Island Citrus', The Minted + Brides Wedding Color of the Year 2026! (Color swatch courtesy of Minted via Business Wire)

 

 

1. Island Citrus inspired wedding flowers

 

Add some energetic green-gold florals to your bouquets, centerpieces, wedding arch, or wedding altar – with or without a professional wedding florist!

 

Yellow wedding flowers: Jade Green and yellow roses, fresh daffodils, yellow and green spider mums, gladiolus 'Green Star,' cheerful ranunculus, and yellow mini calla are classic choices for a green and yellow wedding bouquet. Or consider super affordable arrangements made with yellow daisies with fresh green centers, or whimsical vases bursting with wild buttercups and sorrel. 

 

“To me, buttercups herald freedom and nostalgic, carefree summer walks through fields,” says Jacky Mills, a florist, professional gardener and artist. Mills notes other underappreciated (and affordable) yellow wildflowers to consider as well, including “Hypochaeris radicata – cat’s ear or false dandelion; Lotus corniculatus – bird’s-foot trefoil; Medicago arabica – spotted medic; Papaver cambricum – Welsh poppy; Sinapis arvensis – wild mustard; [and] Taraxacum officinale – common dandelion.”

 

RELATED: Flower Meanings and Symbolism : What Does Your Wedding Bouquet Say?

 

 

Island Citrus inspired wedding florals: choose vibrant yellowish-greens and greenish-golds for wedding bouquets, table arrangements, arches, and garnishes. Popular yellow wedding flowers include roses, ranunculus, tulips, daffodils, daisies, and even the humble buttercup. (Images: Unsplash)

 

 

2. Ask your wedding officiant to use Island Citrus inspired colors in their attire or accessories

 

If you’re having a friend officiate your wedding, encourage them to include this bold color (and its closest color relatives) in their officiant attire or accessories! For a polished look in wedding photos, you can even coordinate colors and accessories with your wedding party.

 

RELATED: 5 Great Reasons to Ask a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding

 

How to add a splash of citrus charm to a wedding officiant outfit: 

 

• A gold-green tie or belt
• A lemony-yellow pocket square 
• An ‘Island Citrus’ inspired binder to hold the wedding ceremony script
• A citrus colored wedding stole, scarf, or shawl
• Chartreuse heels, loafers, or socks 

 

RELATED: What to Wear (and Not Wear) as a Wedding Officiant

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(All photos cropped, iStock: Top left: martinedoucet; Top right: dkgilbey; Center: GiovanniSeabra; Bottom left: Jason Sykes Photography; Bottom right: Paulina Tekiela)

 

 

3. Golden-green cocktail menu with citrus

 

And a splash of citrus color to your wedding reception with green-gold cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Chartreuse is a popular French liqueur with a sweet herbal flavor that comes in yellow and green, and used to create classic cocktails like The Last Word – a prohibition-era drink that will have you dancing til dawn – the Monte Cassino, and the Chartreuse Swizzle. Or keep things simple with Lemoncello minis as wedding favors! Include a sparkling lemonade or limeade with a sprig rosemary for an elevated nonalcoholic option. 

 

While true Chartreuse can cost around $80 per bottle or more, you can keep things more affordable with Chartreuse alternatives in the $30 to $50 range. Consider Liquore Strega (a great substitute for Chartreuse Yellow), Izarra Jaune Liqueur, Lemoncello, Dolin Génépy le Chamois Liqueur (substitute for Chartreuse Green), or Michelberger Forest Herbal Liqueur. 

 

“The beautiful lime-green liquid came spewing out of the shaker and into the glasses, astonishing me with its vivid color and yes, the four unique flavors blended together perfectly,” pastry chef and cocktail enthusiast David Lebovitz says. “And who doesn’t want to always be able to have the last word?” (A perfectly cheeky drink choice for a wedding night, don’t you think?)

 

Chartreuse Wedding Cocktail: Last Word Recipe

 

• ¾ oz Gin (substitute mezcal or rye)
• ¾ oz Green Chartreuse (substitute Yellow Chartruese or an alternative listed above)
• ¾ oz Maraschino liqueur (substitute kirsch or cherry brandy)
• ¾ oz Freshly squeezed lime juice (substitute lemon if you like)
• Garnish with a cherry or lime twist

 

RELATED: Dry Wedding Drinks: Non-Alcoholic Wine, Beer, and Spirits for Your Ceremony and Reception

 

 

(Top left: Last Word variation (yellow), bhofack2; Top right: Last Word variation (green), viennetta; Bottom left: lemoncello spritz with prosecco, ClarkandCompany; Middle right: Monte Cassino, 5PH; Middle & bottom right: non-alcoholic limeade and non-alcoholic lemonade with rosemary)  

 

 

4. Island Citrus inspired nail polish

 

Accent your wedding look with Island Citrus inspired nails. This goes for every gender, from fingers to toes! Choose a yellow-green shade like yellow-leaning Essie “you're scent-sational” ; juicy Cirque Colors “Hustle” ; vegan nail polish brand Ruth Polish “Lily” ; sustainable beauty brand Habit “Let’s Call It a Chartreuse;” or the muted yellow-green Dazzle Dry “Fresh Squeezed Mini.”

 

 

(Clockwise from top left:  Dazzle Dry “Fresh Squeezed Mini",  Cirque Colors “Hustle”, Ruth Polish “Lily”, Essie “you're scent-sational”, and Habit “Let’s Call It a Chartreuse", all photos copyrighted by and courtesty of brand pages. We're not affiliated with these brands, we just love the colors!)

 

 

5. Citrus infused wedding invitations, save the dates, and thank you cards

 

Minted and Brides created an entire Island Citrus Wedding Stationery Collection to explore – and there are some gorgeous options in the mix! If you need a more affordable option, consider designing your own citrus infused wedding invites and save the date cards using colors in the #E0CF73, #E0D107, to #E0DD80 color range. Templates in Canva or Adobe Express (great for digital wedding invites), Vista Print (plan ahead for a discount code), or support a local small business printing service to produce your DIY design.

 

Experts suggest printing citrus colored designs on textured or matte cardstock in a natural shade for a muted, elegant look; or go with a glossy stock and bright white base for a finish that pops – with nearly-neon saturation and shine.

 

RELATED: Creative Save the Date Wording & Designs for Your Wedding

 

 

Two wedding template designs from Adobe Express, using variations of Island Citrus inspired wedding colors. Get creative! Go bold and saturated, or keep it understated.

 

 

6. Other creative wedding decor accents inspired by Island Citrus

 

Add a burst of vibrant color to your wedding day with fabric, focus-pieces, and tablescapes! This approach works for a wedding on any budget. Consider these simple but stylish options: 

 

• Gold-green table runners, table cloths, or fabric napkins
• Yellow-green ribbons braided into your handfasting cord
• Citrus colored draperies, wedding arch decor, curtains, and backdrops
• Island Citrus inspired chair covers or cushions
• Yellow and green taper candles for table settings or unity candle ceremony
• Retro-inspired chartreuse vases, candle holders, ceramics, and tinted glassware
• And so much more! 

Just a few carefully-chosen touches of this fresh yellow-green hue can brighten an indoor or outdoor ceremony space and bring your wedding to life, on any budget. Where will you start? 

 

RELATED: How Much Does the Average Wedding Cost?

 

 

(Clockwise from top left: Cute vintage couch with a splash of yellow and greenery; cheerful yellow Haldi ceremony curtains, Charushi Chugh; retro yellow glass bottles, FOTOGRAFIA INC.; yellow themed Haldi ceremony with bride and bridesmaids, Mayur Kakade; yellow beeswax candles for the wedding table or unity candle ceremony, Zula Rabikowska)

 

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