There’s something about the color blue that both revives and relaxes. It’s also a hue of contradictions. You’ll find it in abundance above and below (hello, sky and ocean), yet almost nowhere in between. We dare you to come up with a list of ten blue flowers.
Of course, we’re up for the test. We’ve searched through thousands of real weddings on PartySlate to find our favorite blue wedding color schemes and combinations. Blue runs the gamut from light and preppy to dark and dramatic. As such, there’s a shade of blue for everyone — regardless of wedding style.
Keep reading to see how you can incorporate this wedding color palette into your celebration from start to finish. While there’s always a place for “something old” and “something new,” it’s time to discover the beauty of “something blue.”
Click on the following sections or keep scrolling to find your favorite blue wedding ideas:
- Blue Wedding Invitations
- Blue Wedding Bouquets
- Blue Wedding Arches
- Blue Wedding Centerpieces
- Blue Wedding Décor
- Blue Wedding Lighting
- Blue Wedding Cakes
1. Blue Wedding Invitations for a Glimpse of What’s to Come
Your wedding invitation suite sets the scene for your impending nuptials. Choose a color palette and design that will complement your wedding décor. For a softer, more romantic look, lean into ribbons and custom seals. For a more modern approach, go with a sleek design and bolder blue hues.
Pro Tip: Use an Invitations & Print team to create beautiful, custom-made invitations.
Dreamy Blue Invitation Suite
Serif and Sans perfected this dreamy blue wedding right from the start with floral-printed invitations wrapped in elegant blue bows.
Elegant Blue Invites
TPD Design House created a custom invitation suite with elegant pockets for a seamless design.
Dusty Blue Invitations
Ashley Frye Studio gave guests a sneak peek into this picturesque blue wedding with dusty-blue invitations, decorated with delicate floral designs.
2. Blue Bouquets for Floral Flair
Blue florals are rare in nature — and all the more stunning when incorporated into wedding floral décor. Some of our favorite blue blooms include hydrangeas, sea holly, and blue delphiniums. For a more luxurious look, blue-violet orchids are always stunning. Of course, weddings without flowers are increasingly popular. Consider a non-floral bouquet for a contemporary blue wedding ceremony.
Pro Tip: Use PartySlate to find a wedding florist near you.
A New Take on Blue
We’ve seen it time and time again: a lavish bridal bouquet juxtaposed with more discreet bridal party blooms.
However, Fauxtastic Floral Creations defied expectations with wedding party bouquets that wowed with large blue roses next to a more muted bridal bouquet with just a hint of tranquil blue.
Wildflower Blues
Harvey Designs utilized a combination of sea Holly and blue delphiniums to create a textured, organic wedding bouquet.
Origami Bouquet
Jayne Weddings reminds us that flowers are always optional with this unique origami bouquet.
3. Blue Wedding Arches for Unique “I Do’s”
Your wedding arch is the focal point of your ceremony. Make sure your arch captures the style of your celebration — be it modern, rustic, or something in-between. Incorporate your favorite blue blooms, or use blue drapery, for picture-perfect nuptials with this trending color.
Pro Tip: Use PartySlate to find even more wedding aisle and arch inspiration.
Blue Garden Arch
KEHOE DESIGNS brought an unexpected hue to this garden wedding with a white floral arch interspersed with blue delphiniums.
Billowy Blue Drapery
Fauxtastic Floral Creations kept these nuptials romantic and dreamy with a wrought iron gazebo, decorated in billowing blue drapery.
Blue & White Floral Arches
Consecutive blue-and-white floral arches, designed by Simply Elegant Event and Wedding Design, made for a wow-worthy walk down the aisle.
Whimsical Blue Streamers
This vibrant wedding ceremony, planned by A Fine Fête, reimagined the traditional wedding arch with a shimmering backdrop of bright-blue streamers.
Asymmetrical Blues
Figure Eight Events created a 90-degree angle of trailing greenery, mixed with blue hydrangeas, to bring a contemporary vibe to this rustic wedding arch.
Bright Blue Wedding Aisle
This sumptuous blue wedding aisle matched the tranquil blue waters of Lake Michigan — as seen from the open and airy transparent tenting at Theater on the Lake.
4. Blue Centerpieces for One-of-a-Kind Tablescapes
Nothing brings people together like a shared meal. Elevate your tablescape with beautiful wedding centerpieces. Our favorite blue tablescapes feature everything from blue linen to stunning blue porcelain and floral décor. You can even find blue-hued inspiration from other types of events, such as birthday parties and corporate soirées.
Pro Tip: Find more centerpiece ideas here: The Best Wedding Centerpieces [Guide]
Electric Blue Blooms
Take inspiration from this blue-hued birthday party, planned by The Perfect Party, for a wedding tablescape that wows with lucite, glass, and electric-blue blooms.
Tall Blue Centerpieces
Elegant Occasions by JoAnn Gregoli brought elegance and a hint of drama to this wedding reception with blue-and-peach floral centerpieces in towering crystal vases.
Elegant Blue Porcelain
This elegant reception, planned by Drake Social, impressed guests with antique porcelain vases in delicate blue hues.
Chalice of Blue Blooms
This wedding reception, planned by Christina Currie Events, Inc., incorporated beautiful blue details such as this chalice of fresh blue blooms.
Blue & Red Romance
This beautiful reception, planned by Fête Nashville Luxury Weddings, featured towering crimson-and-blue floral centerpieces for a dramatic effect.
5. Blue Wedding Décor for Dramatic Photo Ops
With a limited array of blue blooms to choose from, you’ll especially want to consider incorporating your wedding color palette into alternative décor elements.
Glassware, linen, and seating offer the perfect opportunity to bring a pop of color to your wedding tablescapes. Other unique ways to incorporate blue hues into your reception include wedding ceiling décor and a custom-made dance floor.
Pro Tip: Use PartySlate’s curated Wedding Idea Gallery to see how everything from catering to lounge areas can be a blank canvas for your chosen wedding color.
Beautiful Blue Glassware
Off the Beaten Path utilized modern blue glassware, along with blue napkins and menus — all while keeping the florals a more traditional pink hue.
Stylish Blue Linen
This blue wedding evokes the beauty of its seaside location with dreamy blue linen and backlit drapery. See how Two Fourteen Photography captures the seaside ceremony with a bird’s-eye view.
Regal Blue Seating
Gold and white tablescapes, designed by Kesh Events, were transformed from neutral to bold with modern blue seating.
Dramatic Blue Drapery
An ornate venue space, such as the Field Museum in Chicago, becomes even more grand with draped ceiling décor in bold blue hues.
Custom-Painted Dance Floor
This beautiful floral dance floor, designed by Mike’s Dance Floor Rentals, evokes a dreamy vibe with delicate blue hues and enchanted lighting by 360 AV Design.
Chic Blue Seating Chart
We love how Events by Shaun Rajah patterned the custom blue seating chart off the blue and white porcelain details found throughout the outdoor celebration.
6. Blue Lighting for the Ultimate Backdrop
Trust us: Wedding lighting should top your to-do list. Lighting sets the mood and tone of your wedding reception. It’s also the perfect way to bring your favorite blue hue into your reception décor.
Pro Tip: Use PartySlate to find an A/V & Tech company near you.
Blue Reflections
This glam reception, planned by Nick Gentile Events & Weddings, used a mirrored dance floor to reflect vibrant blue uplighting.
Winter Wonderland Hues
Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging, Inc. used deep blue lighting to transform this stunning venue into a winter wonderland.
Sleek & Contemporary
The soaring white walls at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach were the perfect blank canvas for this contemporary teal hue.
Luminous Blue Mood Lighting
Twin Perfections Event Planning and Designs teamed up with Upstage Productions to cast a beautiful blue glow over this dreamy tented reception space.
Glow-in-the-Dark Blue Lanterns
Glow-in-the-dark globed lanterns by WOVA Events floated tranquilly on a custom-made pond for the most stunning nighttime photo op.
7. Blue Wedding Cakes for an Instagramable Moment
Your wedding cake isn’t just dessert — it’s a leading décor element. Work with your bakery & desserts team to design a delectable treat that doubles as a stunning photo op. Whether you go with light blue frosting or a deep blue glaze, your wedding cake is destined to find its way onto Instagram.
Pro Tip: Find more unique wedding cake ideas here: 41 Unique Wedding Cake Ideas to Sweeten the Party
Diamond Sparkle
This epic wedding wowed from start to finish. So, it’s no surprise that the wedding cake, designed by A Little Something Cake Studio, was just as spectacular in blue frosting with sparkling pearl sugar.
Watercolor Blues
This watercolor wedding cake by Lux Sucre Desserts was the perfect touch to a rustic lakeside wedding in the mountains.
Blue & White Tiers
This quilt-like cake from Portos captured the blue-and-white color palette found throughout the ceremony and reception.
Embroidered Blue
This unique cake with embroidered-style frosting, designed by Sweet Cheeks Baking, hints to another wedding trend taking over the New Year. Stay tuned for our 2023 wedding trends to find out what’s more popular than ever.
People Also Ask…
How do I choose my wedding colors?
It may seem like an obvious answer: choose the colors you like. However, finding the right color combination is as much art as it is preference. Luckily, PartySlate created a comprehensive guide to help you find everything from traditional wedding color palettes to unique color combinations.
Check out the guide for further inspiration: Best Wedding Colors [Guide]
Where can I find more wedding inspiration?
PartySlate is your go-to resource for planning all types of celebrations, including weddings. Click on the following for some of our favorite wedding ideas, tips, and guides:
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Two Fourteen Photography
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Jordan Kahn Music Company
We love how this Dallas-based entertainment team is able to adapt their tune to the requests of their clients. Jordan Kahn Music Company utilizes their expertise in music to entertain guests at all types of events. photographer: John Cain Photography