Meaning
A wedding in blue flowers symbolizes softness, purity, calmness and tranquility. This shade is a symbol of trust towards your partner.
Designers everywhere use blue color to decorate wedding interiors. It can be used in a variety of palettes. Cornflower blue, sky blue, aquamarine, sea green are just part of the whole variety.
All shades of blue are very light and unobtrusive. They are relevant for any time of year. In winter they will contrast with the surrounding nature, and in summer celebrations they will be refreshing and filled with tenderness.
What colors does blue go with?
Blue harmonizes with many colors, so every wedding is unique. Depending on the chosen shade, the holiday is created in a cold or warm tone.
Colors that are suitable for the blue palette:
- yellow;
- pink;
- brown;
- peach;
- white;
- blue;
- violet;
- silver;
- gold;
- green;
- burgundy;
- orange.
If you are planning a two-color wedding, then choose a contrasting color that will set off the blue. But if they are going to combine 3 palettes, then they choose from a pastel range.
Although the blue palette is associated with tenderness and dreaminess, a wedding in this color is a challenge to tradition, so the entire design must be carefully thought out in order to convey the idea of the newlyweds to the guests.
Combination options
Decorating a wedding in blue allows for the presence of other shades. The most beautiful combinations:
- with white: in the classic version, it is important to prevent light from prevailing over blue;
- with yellow: large details are decorated in aquamarine, and smaller ones in yellow. The combination is suitable for an outdoor autumn wedding;
- with peach: if the ceremony is held in the spring, then it will look most sophisticated in a peach-cornflower blue color scheme;
- pink looks good with sky blue - this combination looks gentle and romantic;
- brown and blue are suitable for a winter wedding - warm colors will help create a cozy atmosphere.
Successful combinations of blue with other colors
Using one shade in the decoration of a celebration is a sign of bad taste; you can offer several interesting duets.
Yellow
In winter, when the sun is not active enough, a combination of an aquamarine shade and yellow would be most welcome. The main thing is that they are used equally often and evenly. An excellent option when the large decor is blue and the small decor is the color of a sunflower.
Here is a video from an interesting yellow and blue wedding:
Rose quartz
In autumn, it is best to decorate your wedding in pink and aquamarine tones. This option is suitable for young couples who are not afraid to be extravagant. This duet can be an excellent choice for an outdoor celebration. The shade of rose quartz is especially interesting.
Peach
The color of peach looks great combined with heavenly and cornflower blue shades. This option is especially interesting for those who are planning a ceremony in late spring. It is worth a closer look for sophisticated brides and grooms who value peace and regularity in everything.
White
The standard color scheme is white, it is suitable for a wedding in a classic style. Here it is written in detail about how to arrange it. You will learn what the procession, cake, decor, photo shoot and much more should be like. If you use white, it should only be complementary to blue, and not dominant.
Bride's image
If color is the main component of the celebration, then you should stick to it when choosing a wedding dress:
- the dress, made of translucent material in a soft blue color, occupies a leading position along with the classic white outfit;
- discreet jewelry will complement the look: light, careless curls can be decorated with a hairpin with turquoise or other natural stones of a suitable shade;
- An original solution would be to choose a colored veil that matches the color palette of the dress;
- if the bride opted for a traditional white dress, it can be complemented with a blue belt and shoes, or the corset can be laced with blue ribbons;
- for makeup it is better to use pastel colors; too bright makeup looks vulgar;
- For manicure, you can choose a varnish of both the main color of the wedding palette and an additional one.
Image of the bride and groom
A wedding in blue flowers must necessarily be reflected in the outfits of the newlyweds, so there are certain styles and combinations that are chosen most often because they look the most harmonious.
Bride's style - dress, bouquet, accessories
The bride can wear a white dress made of airy fabrics with a full skirt, but it must be complemented by several blue accessories. This could be embroidery along the hem, a train, a belt, gloves or a massive pale blue necklace.
When choosing a board from the blue palette, it is made to flow according to the figure, without clear lines and sharp transitions between the body and legs. Thanks to the fitted silhouettes, brides look taller than in white dresses. Delicate jewelry, small earrings, thin necklace or bracelet.
If you are planning gloves, then choose lace types. A blue and white dress made in ombre style looks very interesting.
Therefore, if the bride does not want a traditional white outfit, but cannot decide on azure, then she chooses this particular fabric coloring option.
There are many blue flowers for a wedding bouquet:
- bells;
- lavender;
- irises;
- petunias;
- asters;
- forget-me-nots;
- hyacinths;
- cornflowers;
- roses painted blue;
- hydrangeas.
The bouquet must be supplemented with buds of other flowers. White, yellow, beige colors are suitable for this. And so that the composition does not look too strict, add green leaves and herbs.
Suit, boutonniere and other elements of the groom's image
This is done so that it sets off the bride’s outfit. It is also necessary to add celestial accents, and for this purpose light blue ties or shirts are selected. The boutonniere is selected from cornflowers or painted roses.
If the groom also wants to wear a blue jacket or suit, it should be 2-3 shades darker than the bride’s outfit.
In this case, the boutonniere is chosen from light colors in order to stand out against the background of the fabric.
The bride's bouquet
Fortunately, flowers in blue shades can easily be found in nature. Hydrangea is most often chosen for making wedding bouquets. The flower symbolizes the sincerity of the lovers' feelings and hope for a happy future.
You can add lavender, cornflowers, and hyacinths to the composition.
The combination of blue flowers with white roses, peonies and lilies looks interesting. Advice! The bride's blue bouquet will complement the outfit and bring the image together.
The base of the bouquet is tied with a matching satin ribbon. Don't forget about the boutonniere. The use of blue flowers when creating it will make the groom's image sophisticated. It is better to use the same flowers as for the bride's bouquet.
Blue wedding flowers
Flowers of blue shades are not uncommon in nature, and it will not be difficult for you to find the “components” of a thematic bouquet. Elegant lavender, fragrant hyacinths, cute cornflowers, lush hydrangeas - wonderful representatives of the flora at your service. As a last resort, flowers can be given the required shade using dyes or, less radical measures, the bouquet can be supplemented with accessories in blue tones.
Groom's outfit
You will have to think no less about the groom's appearance for the ceremony. A man can wear a blue suit and add a white shirt to it.
In a more classic version, black trousers are combined with a blue jacket. A vest wouldn't be out of place here. A dark blue suit with a blue scarf or tie looks original. A white shirt goes well with a bow tie or a regular tie in a light blue shade.
To look presentable, you should give preference to black patent leather shoes.
Many men don't like classic suits. An outfit consisting of trousers, a white shirt and a blue vest is suitable for them.
Dress code
To successfully celebrate a color wedding, it is worth discussing all the details with the guests in advance. Their appearance must match the style. Invited men may wear white shirts decorated with blue boutonnieres.
The female part of the team can “dress up” in short blue chiffon dresses.
Dress code for bridesmaids and guests
A wedding in the same style assumes that guests will stick to certain colors when choosing clothes.
Advice! Guests must be warned about the dress code at the wedding in the invitations.
For bridesmaids, outfits made in the main color, that is, blue, are suitable. And for contrast, the groom's friends can wear shirts of a different wedding color. The rest of the relatives can choose their own costumes, adhering to the color palette.
Celebration decoration
Using all shades of light blue in your design, you should give preference to the following trends: shabby chic, tiffany or marine themes.
Shabby chic
Blue is a great color for a shabby chic wedding. This is a romantic direction with vintage elements.
When decorating, various decorations are used, while giving them a slightly aged look. Lace tablecloths, scented sachets, vintage candlesticks and an old family set - all this will fit perfectly into a shabby chic wedding celebration. To make your wedding dress look sophisticated, preference when choosing fabrics should be given to the finest blue organza or chiffon.
In Tiffany style
A Tiffany style wedding will highlight the refined taste of the future spouses. The famous green-blue shade of Tiffany is familiar to everyone without exception. It should prevail in the design of a solemn event.
Pairs well with other pastel colors: light pink, white and cream. The suits of the bride and groom, the banquet hall, the car - everything is done with taste, in a single color scheme.
Marine style
A wonderful solution for a blue wedding is to decorate it in a nautical style. To do this, you can use shells brought from a joint vacation, corals and even fine sand.
Advice! If your financial situation and weather permit, a festive banquet can be held on the shore of a reservoir. This can be either a seashore or a lake near home.
Invitations can be written on scrolls and presented to guests in decorative bottles.
The bride can wear a blue wedding dress in the Greek style. You can add shells and starfish to the bouquet. The ring cushion, wish book and wedding glasses are also decorated in a nautical style.
Wedding concept and design in a blue palette
Blue color is used to make the ceremony light and romantic. However, when decorating a wedding in heavenly colors, it is important not to overdo it. An excess of blue color can negatively affect the emotional mood of the newlyweds and guests. The event will seem too cold, and guests may feel low energy and apathetic.
When choosing the colors of numerous accessories, you need to remember the need to maintain certain proportions. The number of blue attributes should not exceed 50-60% of the total mass.
Bridal bouquet and floristry
For the newlywed's bouquet, hydrangeas, snowdrops, cornflowers, forget-me-nots, lavender, and bluebells are used. Blue bouquets are “diluted” with splashes of white: lilies of the valley, lilies, double carnations, miniature roses. The bouquet is tied with dark blue or yellow ribbons and decorated with branches of viburnum, rowan, fern and beads.
For numerous boutonnieres, larger flowers are chosen. These can be irises, hyacinths, orchids, magnolias, large roses. If necessary, florists can paint the petals of white inflorescences in blue and light blue tones.
Decorating the hall
The entrance to a restaurant or banquet hall is decorated with blue and white garlands of balloons and a streamer hanging from the ceiling. The rooms are generously draped with flowing fabrics in heavenly tones. Blue or blue curtains with elegant trim and lush lambrequins would be appropriate. The fabric can have gold or silver embossing - such textiles will give the event a touch of aristocracy.
It would be good if you could rent a banquet hall with unobtrusive decoration in blue tones for your wedding celebration. If other colors predominate in the room, you should take care of decorating the furniture accordingly. Tables are covered with tablecloths of matching color, chairs with covers.
Flowers are used to decorate the wedding hall. In addition to bouquets given to newlyweds, it is appropriate to use specially prepared compositions of calla lilies, roses, magnolias, and lilies.
Invitations
A paper invitation should be the first sign of preparations for a blue wedding. Special cards are prepared for friends and acquaintances, mainly in blue and white colors. White cardboard is decorated with elegant turquoise or menthol lace, decorated with blue bows and shiny sequins.
It is worth mentioning in the invitations that there is a dress code at the wedding. Otherwise, many guests may forget or ignore the information conveyed orally, and this may further lead to mutual dissatisfaction.
Accessories
In order for the gala event to fully comply with the color concept, it is important to pay attention to various small accessories. These include napkins, candles, ring cushions, dishes, decorative trinkets for table decoration and much more. However, this does not mean that all these things have to be blue. For proper design, it is enough if the colors of these attributes are in harmony with the dominant tone of the celebration.
Cortege
Choosing transport for a blue wedding is very easy. The motorcade may include blue and light blue cars decorated with white, turquoise and red ribbons. White and black cars look harmonious in the blue wedding cortege. You can emphasize their belonging to a color ceremony with the help of blue balloons and large blue and white bouquets on the front grilles.
Wedding cake and sweet table
If possible, all confectionery products for a color wedding are selected to match. However, it is equally important to take into account the taste preferences of the newlyweds and their guests. It is best if the wedding has a multi-tiered cake with a varied composition. You can emphasize its belonging to a colored celebration with the help of blue and turquoise roses made of sugar icing.
There may be white sweets on the sweet table. These are marshmallows, meringues, Turkish delight, ice cream, candies with coconut flakes. Chocolate figures and any chocolate candies will look good.
Blue color is one of the most popular options for modern weddings. Its simplicity and ability to fit harmoniously into any environment allow you to design without the help of professionals. Joint preparation for a colorful wedding allows the newlyweds and their friends to show off their creative and business skills, and fresh and romantic decor will help make the new family’s birthday unforgettable.
Wedding procession
The classic option for a wedding cortege is a white car, but if possible, you can order blue cars.
A wedding in a certain color requires additional decor. You can decorate your car with a basket of flowers and ribbons in light blue shades. Balloons attached to the hood will help add lightness to the design. Traditionally, two wedding rings are placed on the front of the car, surrounded by a blue and white flower arrangement.
Decoration of the hall, table, motorcade
The blue and white palette should be visible not only in the image of the newlyweds, but also in the interior of the room chosen for the celebration. It is necessary to think through all the details in advance so as not to violate the style.
Hall
The formal hall should create an atmosphere of tenderness and airiness.
To achieve this, you can decorate the room with helium balloons in the selected color palette, for example, using blue. Balloons thrown to the ceiling will look great.
You can choose the option of decorating the hall with thin flowing fabric of the desired colors. To do this, you need to create a composition on the ceiling or walls that will visually resemble waves. The blue and white palette goes well with fresh flowers.
You can evenly place them around the perimeter of the entire room or create chic compositions that will become the main decoration.
Table
The table of the bride and groom should be particularly beautiful and tender. You can decorate it around the edge with fresh flowers (forget-me-nots, bells, roses, etc.).
To add color accents, you can cover the table with a white tablecloth and place candles with a blue ribbon on it. Above the table itself there can be an air arch made of balloons in the same color scheme. Light chiffon pieces of fabric can serve as an excellent element of wedding table decor.
The guests' tables are decorated according to the same principle that was used for the newlyweds. Those. If the main attribute is helium balloons, then they should be placed on the tables in the form of small “fountains” of white and blue. If preference is given to flowers, then neat bouquets should be displayed on the guests’ tables.
To avoid so-called voids, chairs also need to be decorated. To do this, just put white covers on them and tie the back with a blue satin bow.
Cortege
The wedding procession should not differ from the general atmosphere. As a rule, a white car is chosen to emphasize the chosen style. It is decorated with stretched blue fabric, ribbons, and flowers. Blue satin bows are attached to the door handles.
Outdoor ceremony
Don't forget about the location of the ceremony. If a couple has decided to get married outside the registry office, they will have to take care of all the nuances themselves.
Some important tips:
- Choose the right room for on-site registration. It should be spacious and have enough space for a buffet;
- In the warm season, an outdoor wedding would be an excellent option. This could be a forest clearing, a garden, a park or a river bank. In cold weather, it is better to give preference to closed areas;
- Registration can be held in a beautiful place, and the banquet can be held in a restaurant;
- An arch decorated with flowers, ribbons or balloons is installed in the center of the ceremony hall;
- A beautifully decorated photo area will also come in handy at the party. Here, young people can take souvenir photos with family and friends;
- The path to the altar should be decorated with fresh flowers, and a blue carpet should be placed under the feet of the newlyweds;
- It is important not to forget about the musical accompaniment. Unlike the traditional procedure at the registry office, at the exit registration they choose music to suit their taste.
Banqueting hall
After the ceremony, guests and newlyweds will be able to relax at the banquet. When decorating the hall, it is important to take into account the chosen style of the event and adhere to the budget.
You can either buy ready-made jewelry or make it yourself. Since blue is a very airy color, the decoration will require a lot of light fabrics to drape the walls. It can be:
- tulle;
- chiffon;
- deshain;
- silk;
- satin
They are also used to drape windows, decorate columns and decorate invitations and place cards.
A few more design ideas:
- The capital letters of the newlyweds' names, made from paper of the desired color, look original. They can be secured behind the main table;
- The hall is decorated with white, cream and cornflower blue balloons. With the help of balls, a huge space is divided into separate zones;
- The chairs are decorated with wide blue or white ribbons.
Invitations
Classic invitations are decorated with beads or sequins in blue and azure. Postcards decorated with Tiffany-colored lace ribbon look sophisticated. Inside the envelope they usually put a photo of the newlyweds and write a few warm words to the guests.
You can buy ready-made cards in a store, order them from a printing house, or make them yourself using scrapbooking. To maintain the main idea, you should choose blue spectrum colors for paper.
Table
When setting tables, use blue or white tablecloths and dishes with a matching color pattern. Small vases with bouquets of hyacinths, cornflowers or other flowers are placed on the tables.
The bridal table is decorated more lavishly. Lace ruffles, voluminous bows and floral arrangements in blue tones will come in handy. You can dilute the palette with white, pink, gray, yellow or peach shades.
Table decoration for a wedding - decoration, dishes and cake
Dishes are served on light or glass dishes to lighten and highlight the airiness of the blue color. Sometimes beige, coral or peach plates are used, depending on the theme of the wedding.
Wedding cake in blue tones, comes in a wide variety of single-tier and multi-tiered shapes, with round or square cake layers. They are covered with white or blue mastic, and then decorated with contrasting buds or ribbons.
The design depends on the main decoration of the holiday. When creating a celebration in the Tiffany style, the dessert resembles gift boxes with bows.
Cake
Newlyweds order a cake based on their taste preferences. Usually they prefer multi-tiered sponge cakes, which are made with fondant of any shade.
This dessert in light blue color looks very elegant. Additionally, it is decorated with contrasting elements: bows, beads, real or edible flowers.
In addition to the cake, the menu includes dishes that correspond to the chosen theme. Cupcakes with pale blue cream, sweets and drinks prepared by professional confectioners will not only delight guests with their taste, but will also decorate the table.
Wedding accessories for a wedding in blue
As we already said, accessories are an important part of wedding decor. The wedding portal Svadebka.ws advises emphasizing the elegance of a blue wedding with airy paper balloons, elegant bouquets of flowers, and banquet cards.
A wedding menu will help enhance the pleasant impression of the decoration. Highlight the color blue in drinks and cocktails, since the variety allows you to do this. This thematic shade will look best in sweet table dishes. Transparent glass jars filled with heavenly colored macaroons, scatterings of glazed nuts and a variety of candies. And, of course, we don’t forget about the public’s favorite, which, as a rule, crowns every wedding – a cake. Sweet blue icing, or maybe decor with matching ribbons and fondant flowers? Or, do you choose an intricate chocolate painting in a bright blue hue on the snow-white side of a sweet dessert? Choose any of the proposed options, each will delight your guests not only with taste, but also with appearance.
Wedding accessories
The presence of traditional wedding accessories plays a big role in creating a festive atmosphere.
For the groom, such accessories are a bow tie or tie with a clip, a watch, cufflinks and a boutonniere. The groom should also worry about wedding rings in advance.
For the bride, a veil and garter are traditional. The veil must match the color of the wedding dress. A white or light azure veil would go well with a blue outfit.
Accessories that are used during the wedding ceremony play an important role:
- ring pad;
- confetti, rice or flower petals to greet the new husband and wife;
- sweet souvenirs for guests : you can order sets of handmade sweets or cakes from the confectionery and give them to your family at the end of the evening;
- seating cards : to prevent guests from getting confused about who is sitting where, this information is recorded on special cards. It’s up to the hosts of the evening to buy them in a store or make them themselves;
- album for wishes : in it, guests leave congratulations for the newlyweds. The cover is decorated with a joint photograph, blue ribbons and beads in color;
- cake figurine;
- umbrella : useful in case of rain;
- champagne glasses : as an option, consider classic crystal with blue decorative elements. Glasses can be decorated with rings, hearts or lace braid.
What does the color blue mean in wedding decor?
First of all, the meaning of blue color is analyzed. It is considered the most favorable. Blue symbolizes prudence and sincerity in Orthodox culture, and in the West - stability and nobility, in distant India - wisdom. This confirms the mystery and magical influence of blue.
It is not surprising that lovers often choose the appropriate shade for their celebration, because the blue color of a wedding symbolizes only the best character traits, true nobility.
Photos of guests at a blue wedding
There are few shades of blue, but they can be delicate and light or deep and bright. For example, a wedding in a dark blue style will require more responsibility when decorating, while a wedding in blue will require less due to the possibility of choosing classic options.
Recommendations for preparing for the upcoming celebration
If you are planning a wedding in blue tones, it is important to properly prepare for the special event:
- The bride and groom choose outfits in the desired shade. For example, the bride has the right to choose a white wedding dress with a blue belt, ribbons and a pattern of the corresponding color. The bride can choose a veil with a light blue tint, jewelry, shoes or accessories, but the image should be elegant and laconic. If desired, girls do makeup in blue shades, combining them with others. It is advisable for the groom to limit himself to accessories of the appropriate color scheme. If a guy has an extraordinary worldview, he is allowed to choose a blue suit for a wedding.
- Details deserve special attention. For example, the bride's bouquet should match the main shade of the festive event. The decor of rented cars for a wedding is also chosen taking into account the color design. These days, wedding accessories in cornflower blue are especially popular.
- Blue can be combined with other colors. For a classic wedding, choose white, red, gray. Various light, dark and bright shades of blue are also recommended. It is advisable to focus on the main color.
- Blue tones are used in everything: wedding invitations for guests, table napkins, banquet hall decoration. In each case, other harmonious shades are selected.
- The festive table requires a mandatory choice of suitable dishes. For example, a cake in blue shades is ideal for a festive table. A good combination is white cream and blue sweet decor.
- The furniture in the banquet hall is decorated with blue textiles (capes, ribbons). It is advisable to combine the main color with additional ones. Napkins and tablecloths, curtains and curtains, artificial and fresh flowers are also used for decoration. Glasses can be decorated with blue decor.
Photos of wedding decorations in blue tones
Wedding glasses in blue
When ordering a wedding set in blue, you can count on impeccable decoration of the celebration, taking into account the symbolism of the color and the wishes of the newlyweds.
Photo
When choosing blue holiday decorations, you definitely won’t go wrong. The color scheme can highlight the theme of the wedding. But in any case, it will turn out tender, romantic and sophisticated, and the memories of the special event will remain for a long time.