It’s finally here — Pantone has announced Mocha Mousse as its pick for Color of the Year for 2025. Unveiled as a light yet rich, earthy brown, Mocha Mousse is meant to evoke a sense of luxury and indulgence.
By: Meghan Ely
Photo: Hunter Ryan Photo via Carrie Darling Events
We polled some wedding industry experts to share their thoughts on this versatile hue, as well as how you can incorporate the color into your wedding palette effortlessly.
"Mocha Mouse will be the new black! I'm dreaming of tables covered in mocha velvet linen, mocha bridesmaid dresses, mocha tuxedos, mocha chargers. The possibilities are endless for creative expression with this yummy color!" —Cathy O’Connell, COJ Events
"I think Mocha Mousse is a great neutral base to build your entire color palette around. You can use it in your stationery, in your table linens, and even in your fashion if your wedding is on the formal side. It is rich and warm, perfect for fall and winter weddings. But it could be a fun accent for a summer wedding when paired with vibrant warm tones." —Janice Carnevale, Bellwether Events
Photo: DeLine Photography
"The Pantone Color of the Year is perfect to use as the embossed accent color in your invitation content or decorative borders on thicker papers. Mocha Mousse will also look fantastic as a napkin in the hemstitch design for a more country casual aesthetic. I am also always a fan of a colored or textured water goblet for tablescapes. You could use this color as a smoked glass or even in cutglass." —Loni Peterson, LP Creative Events
"The Pantone Color of the Year will be giving boho vibes, and pairing it with hints of red will really make it shine bright. Its warm undertones will set a welcoming atmosphere at your celebration." —Chandai Raghunauth, Chandai Events
"This milky shade of chocolate is ethereal, warm, and romantic without being pretentious, but don't confuse its warmth as only applicable for a fall or winter wedding. This dreamy whipped shade of brown would look exquisite paired with the bright colors of spring and summer, making it a versatile option for couples still deciding on a wedding date or a location. For the nature-loving couple, Mocha Mousse will complement a forest-themed wedding at a heavily wooded venue and look equally fantastic in a ballroom in a historic hotel." —Susan Knittle, Socially Significant Events
Photo: Flightless Bird Photography via Twickenham House
"The Pantone Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, screams comfort, softness, and earthiness. I immediately envision velvet tablecloths in Mocha Mousse color so that I can add that richness to both the eye and the touch. All colors will look good against the backdrop of this mocha mousse color. It’s a rich canvas on which to build incredible tablescapes." —Keith Willard, Keith Willard Events
"It really is a color that goes with every palette, an easy way to add richness to any tablescape. Be bold and bring in branches to incorporate into your centerpieces, find a textured velvet mocha mousse linen, or deck out the bridal party in this fun color." —Megan Lentz, Vida Events
"We are so down for brown. This sumptuous brown is especially lovely for fabrics — think bridesmaids' dresses, groomsmen’s suits, and linens. We see Mocha Mousse stunning in paper goods, both as paper and as ink. Its versatility makes it the perfect neutral for a variety of color palettes from neutrals on neutrals to pastels and more vibrant and jewel box shades." —Gina Jokilehto, Shi Shi Events
Photo: Julia Wade
If you're a fan of subtle yet chic, Mocha Mousse is the perfect choice to make your celebration feel equal parts cozy and sophisticated — whether as a standalone star of the show or used to add warmth to your color palette!
Meghan Ely is the owner of wedding PR and wedding marketing firm OFD Consulting. Ely is a sought-after speaker and a self-professed royal wedding enthusiast.
