2026 Wedding Trend: Pantone Color of the Year
by Style-Architects Weddings, a luxury wedding planning and design studio based in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Introducing Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer!
Pantone’s Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is shaping modern wedding design with its soft, ethereal white tone. Perfect for couples drawn to a clean wedding aesthetic, this airy hue creates a refined base that feels timeless, modern, and beautifully styled. If you want your wedding to truly stand out, this color serves as gorgeous inspiration for an all-white palette.
Cloud Dancer really shines when layered in with other tonal whites and subtle neutrals to create a light, “blown-out” look that feels elevated rather than stark. Done correctly, an all-white wedding is as striking as any color palette. Adding in loads of texture and sculptural elements like ghost or white chairs adds depth and visual interest while maintaining a clean, modern feel. Minimalist palette does not mean minimalistic design. Go all out, because not doing so, will just look undone.
Florals are a must for added interest in an all-white palette dynamic. Ditch the traditional centerpieces and instead incorporate design-forward, textural arrangements with varied stem length, negative space, and organic movement. Florals layered with soft tonal variations of white blooms helps the eye break up the look without overpowering the aesthetic. Eliminate greenery (as much as possilbe) to avoid the stems drawing more interest than the blooms.
Modern, non-traditional details can complete the look. While it’s not the norm, all-white wedding dresses for the bridesmaids add an amazing "wow" factor, and the same goes for the suits of the groom and groomsmen! Other details include cake designs featuring textured or sculptural tiers, or gorgeous cloud-toned signage. With such a clean, solid palette, the details provide extra impact to your design, so be bold with them.
Cloud Dancer proves that a minimalist palette wedding design can be both striking and sophisticated when styled with intention. By leaning into texture, thoughtful layering, and modern details, this palette brings an ethereal feeling to your wedding atmosphere that feels elevated yet cohesive and timelessly beautiful.
As Minnesota wedding planners and designers, we provide award-winning, high-end services tailored to discerning couples across the region. With a focus on meticulous design, seamless execution, and personalized experiences, we bring each couple’s unique vision to life while managing every detail with professionalism and care. Our expert teamwork combines creativity and precision to ensure a flawless celebration, reflecting sophistication and elegance at every step.
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Hey there! We’re Rachelle and Anna—mother and daughter…by law, but we like to think of it as family by design. Rachelle’s been in the wedding and events world for over two decades, and for half of that time, she’s had Anna by her side. Our love for details and logistics pairs perfectly with our skill for style and design, making us the ultimate left-brain/right-brain dream team. That’s why we’re called Style-Architects Weddings! We’re obsessed with what we do, and with over 20 awards under our belt, we’re confident we can turn your dream day into a reality.
Rachelle, owner of Style-Architects Weddings, brings a distinctive blend of business expertise and creative vision to every celebration. With an MBA and a background in corporate event planning, she excels at organization, budgeting, and project management while pairing those skills with a refined design sensibility. Her passion lies in creating weddings that feel effortless, meaningful, and beautifully curated; events that reflect each couple’s unique story. Under her leadership, Style-Architects Weddings has been recognized with awards from the International Association of Live Events, The Knot, and Minnesota Bride, and is regularly featured in leading industry publications.
Anna is a seasoned wedding planner with deep experience in event design and logistics, known for her calm approach and meticulous attention to detail. Since 2013, she has been dedicated to crafting personalized celebrations that are both thoughtfully designed and flawlessly executed. Anna’s focus is on ensuring couples feel supported throughout the process, allowing them to enjoy a stress-free planning experience and a wedding day that feels as effortless as it is beautiful. Her work with Style-Architects Weddings has earned industry recognition and consistent features in publications such as Minnesota Bride, a testament to her commitment to excellence.