Weddings in Blue and Blue Wedding Themes
Weddings in blue: there are infinite shades of blue; from dusty blue, baby to royal blue or a navy blue wedding theme and many more besides!
As a general colour theme for weddings blue could, quite possibly, have the broadest palette and evoke the most extensive range of moods of all colours. Navy, midnight blue, Royal blue, teal, peacock, turquoise, aqua, ‘Tiffany Blue’, duck egg blue, baby blue, pale blue – from dark to light, winter weddings, spring weddings, summer weddings, weddings abroad and New Year’s Eve weddings, it’s an incredibly versatile colour.
From the palest ‘barely there’ blues to the brightest most vibrant teals and Royal blues to the dark and magnificent midnight blue and navy, you can create atmospheric and memorable venues and create stunning wedding stationery.
Beautiful blue satins and silks for bridesmaids dresses, cravats and ties, opulent ribbons and embellishments for stationery, irresistible luxury iced wedding cakes, cupcakes and French macaroons, stunning floral displays, subtle lighting and the most atmospheric venues; ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ meets ‘Tropical Paradise’ meets ‘Winter Wonderland’. The choice is yours.
Wedding trends are once again embracing the beauty of a classic royal blue wedding theme. Reassuring, calming and classic a blue wedding colour palette offers so much for a sophisticated and stylish wedding day all year round.
Weddings in Blue, Navy and Champagne
Weddings in Blue, A Pale Blue or Baby Blue Wedding Theme
With shades from powder, cornflower to sky blues this wedding colour palette is ideal for spring and summer weddings, where pastel wedding themes do shine.
Working equally well with white or ivory a baby blue scheme can incorporate satin or organza ribbons on invitations, and table stationery, table plans and chair sashes at the wedding venue. Flowers can be the soft powdery blue of Hydrangeas, Forget me Not’s and Delphiniums mixed with whites or ivories.
Bridesmaids can be in a matching shade, and why not wear a powder blue wedding belt on your wedding dress?
Paler still blue can almost be ice-like and this shade is perfect for winter weddings. Combine it with crisp white or blue-grey and crystal for a dramatic wedding style.
A Navy Blue Wedding Theme
Navy blue or ‘midnight blue’ is a classic wedding colour that it can be paired with almost any other shade to make many colour combinations. Navy and white give a nautical feel and is perfect for a spring or summer wedding.
A navy wedding scheme paired with pinks from baby pinks to hot pinks or corals is perfect at any time of year while navy combined with silvers, greys, golds or burgundy is particularly suited to autumnal or winter weddings.
Navy blue wedding ideas can incorporate navy bridesmaid dresses and navy wedding shoes, silk or satin ribbons for your wedding invitations, bridal bouquet ribbons and wedding cake. Wedding decor can include navy chair ties and dried flowers which have some fabulous navy shades.
A Royal Blue Wedding Theme
One of the true classics and truly beautiful it’s a great favourite for bridesmaid dresses and its depth and strength of colour mean that it can be offset against bright colours like bright yellow, acid green and hot orange.
A flattering shade to wear it’s fabulous for summer weddings and matches the blue skies of the Mediterranean. Delphiniums, gentians and cornflower are perfect wedding flowers and can be displayed with cobalt blue glasses.
Stationery can be layered on rich blue card stock or incorporate luxurious royal blue satin ribbon, you’re spoiled for choice.
A Dusky Blue Wedding Theme
Dusty blue wedding schemes, sometimes referred to as a dusky blue exudes sophistication and romance. Subtle and stylish this shade can be combined with many other shades. Dusky blue and pink work well together as do combining it with grey, silver or gold.
Often in muted tones, this wedding colour palette is ideal for the big day any time of year.
A Teal or 'Tiffany Blue' Wedding Theme
‘Tiffany Blue’ is named after the colour that was used on the cover of New York jewellers’ Tiffany & Co.’ ‘Blue Book’ which was first published in 1845.
It is a beautiful ‘Robin’s egg’ colour, a pale/mid turquoise that combines beautifully with chocolate brown, pale pink, coral, copper, rose gold, ivory or black.
Its associated links with such a famous brand make it the choice for those who seek understated luxury in both their stationery & styling. It’s a flattering and gorgeous colour to wear and is beautiful for wedding cakes and edible favours.
Of course, with its links to exclusive jewellery, no wedding using ‘Tiffany Blue’ should be without a sprinkling of diamonds and pearls. Use our diamante embellishments on wedding stationery, sparkling brooches on tie-backs and napkins and gift pearl and diamante brooches as favours for the ladies.
Teal is a darker shade of Tiffany Blue and in the same shade family as turquoise. Regency in style it can be used on it’s own, ideal for beach themed weddings or combined with plum, aubergine, orange, magenta and hot pink for dramatic effect.
A Turquoise or Aqua Wedding Theme
These two colours are so closely linked we’ve grouped them. They’re fabulous colours to choose for a wedding theme as they are so versatile being uplifting yet calming.
A joyous colour for weddings all year round that suffuses a room with a glorious ethereal light. Beautifully combined with whites or ivories, it’s a contemporary sophisticated for couples choosing their wedding theme.