There’s a reason why people use the phrase “true blue” to describe a person who can be counted on to be loyal and kind. Blue is the color of constancy — the ever-present sky and sea, the calm before the storm, sun-ripened blueberries and morning birds. It’s primary.
Each December, the Pantone Color Institute names the hue for the coming year after, as stated on their site, “combing the world for new color influences.” Prior selections brought us the naturally bright Living Coral and the vibrant Ultra Violet . Now, Pantone’s Color of 2020 honors “Classic Blue” — a hue that’s at once confident and comfortable, making it the perfect choice for this election year — and for your next event. Get inspired by these 26 celebrations that blue us away.
‘Tis the Season for Blue & Silver
floral & design: Remco of Van Vliet and Trapp | caterer: Abigail Kirsch Catering | rentals: Something Different Party Rental Ocean-Inspired Installation
photographer: Mathias Muheim | event design: Ovando Design and Production | venue: Parrish Art Museum | caterer: Olivier Cheng Catering & Events A Captivating Color in Pride
photographer & concept & planner: Clean Plate Pictures | florist: Mimosa Floral Design | caterer & venue: Dish Food & Events Roses are Red, This Mitzvah is Blue
event planner: J GROUP EVENTS Bold Blue Branding
photographer: Gregory Thomas Chicago | casino rental & lightin . & décor & props & event planning: Chicago Casino Suppliers | venue: Taste 222 Blue Plate Special
photographer: Maggie Marguerite Studio | venue: Pioneer Works | caterer: Bartleby & Sage Under the Sea
photographer: Purroy Photo & Video | planned & designed: Priceless Event Planning, LLC | florals: NYC Flower Project | venue: Lights on Kent | balloons: POParazzi Balloons Star Light Blue Bright
photographer: Eli Turner Studios | event planner: BASH | florals: Philippa Tarrant Floral Design | venue: The Watergate Hotel | rentals: Party Rental Ltd. Birthday Blues
event planner: Gourmet Advisory Services | décor & design: Dejuan Stroud, Inc .| venue: CNVS Events | lighting, audio & video mapping: AV Workshop Aisle Be Seeing Blue
photographer: Nakai Photography | planner: Wrap It Up Parties | décor: Kehoe Designs Rockin’ Moroccan-Inspired Dance Floor
photographer: Adam Nyholt | design, décor, & floral: Mandarin Design Lab | venue: The Revaire | lighting & a/v: Bright Star Productions My Blue Heaven
photographer: American Image Gallery | event planner: Russell Harris Event Group | florals: InBlume | venue: The MacArthur | furniture: Hire Elegance | lighting: LightenUp, Inc. Fishing for Fun
photographer: Domino Arts Photography & Max Gotham | planning: Ultimate Events | furniture & décor: Agency BE | venue: THE TEMPLE HOUSE | projection: United Projection Disco Dreamland
photographer: Michael Jurick Photography | event planner: Gourmet Advisory Services | florals: Atlas Floral Decorators | venue: Pierre Hotel Once in a Blue Moon
photography: Jennifer Yarbro Photography | event planner: Each & Every Detail | floral: Workshop at Hickory Street | venue: Hickory Street Annex | furniture rentals: Shag Carpet Productions | G & the Deep Blue Sea
photographer: Hechler Photographers | event planner:Amy Katz Events | décor: Diana Gould Ltd | venue: Guastavino’s | lighting: Gala Productions Blue & White are Just Right
photographer: Nina Sutherland Photography | event planner: Creative Touch Party Design | design & décor & floral: Richard Grille Events | venue: The Country Club at Mirasol Neon Nights
photographer: Romy Modlin Photography | event planner: Alison Ross Events | décor: Epic Events | venue: Lake Shore Country Club Shine Bright Like a Diamond
photographer: Sonja Productions | event planner: J GROUP EVENTS | production: PSID Group | venue: The Historic Alfred I. Dupont Building | rentals: Nuage Designs ; Atlas Event Rental ; Great Hire Ltd Sweet Invitation Suite
photographer: Domino Arts Photography | event planner: Chris Weinberg Events | event designer, production, & décor: Always Flowers & Events | Venue: Temple Beth Am Blue Light Up My Life
photographer: Muñoz Photography | event planner: LV Event Designs | florals: Petal Productions | venue: Beth Torah Benny Roc Campus | furniture rentals: Lavish Event Rentals ; Imperial Party Rentals | specialty tables: Tali Tables Blissful Blue Birthday Bash
event planner: Gourmet Advisory Services | design, décor, & floral: Dejuan Stroud, Inc. | venue: Mandarin Oriental, New York | rentals: Something Different Party Rental Blue Velvet
photographer: Tatiana M. Photography | event coordinator: Before I Do Events | florals: AE Floral | venue: Pendry San Diego | rentals: Hire Elegance Shades of Blue to Seat You
event planner: Birds of a Feather Blue Ribbon-Worthy Design
photographer: Sarah Beth Tapanes | event planner: Ida Rose Events | décor & design: Design Foundry; Perfect Settings | florals: Petals and Promises | venue: Oatlands Historic House and Gardens | caterer: RSVP Catering She Said “I Do” in the Deep Blue
photographer: Kalinin Photography | event planner, design, décor, & floral: Rebecca Huang | venue: Chicago Private Yacht Rentals
