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There is something about blue that gives it a universal appeal. Perhaps it’s due to its vast spectrum of shades, each with a distinct quality that evokes an equally distinct response. For some, blue can mean coolness, serenity, calm; or intensity, mystery, magic. For others, it can bring to mind a tranquil sea, the midnight sky, a delicate blue flower, the intense cobalt blue of Mediterranean interiors, or a chirping bluebird.
This marked popularity of blue makes it an appealing choice for a wedding event color palette, while its range of shades is an event stylist’s dream. Decor elements may be items that are naturally blue—such as hydrangeas, forget-me-nots, hyacinths, or delphiniums—or that come in the desired shade, whether candles, tableware, or favor containers. When applied tastefully and stylishly, decorating a wedding event with such a likable color as blue is simply irresistible.
The Different Ways to Play with Blue
The key is to first decide on the desired look for the occasion and then to select the particular shade or shades of blue that will create it. For instance, a monochromatic palette using shades ranging from sky blue to royal blue to Wedgwood blue to navy blue may result in a clean, crisp appearance, an intense, exciting ambiance, or a calm, cool atmosphere. It all depends on which shade is chosen as the dominant one. Alternatively, blue used with different colors also results in distinct looks. Blue combined with violet accents, for example, says “cool,” while blue combined with accents in warm colors like red, orange, pink, or yellow sets a bright and cheery mood.
External Resources
- - Happy Blue Year: 2008 Color Trends - from the Color+Design Community of Colourlovers
- - Pantone Selects Color of the Year for 2008: PANTONE® 18-3943 BLUE IRIS - from the Pantone® Color Institute
- - Pantone’s Color of the Year Is… - an article from The New York Times
I was wondering what shade of blue do you recommend for a wedding during the winter. I see a lot of people using pale or pastel blue, but wanted to know what other blues are nice. Plus, I want to have it match with silver. Any ideas?
Thank you.
Sheila
(bride-to-be in 12/2009)
Blue for winter could not be better! If you want to match blue with silver, then you can try a metallic or jeweled hue of blue. This is extremely fitting for a winter wedding especially if you also plan to use a lot white accents to mimic the beauty of the season. Silver can also be matched with a fuchsia and works with silver as well. Moreover, if you want to have a muted color palette, you can go with Tiffany blue, red, and an accent of silver and white.
Pliz help i wnt to knw which colour goes well wth lime green
That’s a wonderful color combination. Here is an example of how you can match lime green:
You can also match it with orange as in this post:
A Gerbera Daisy Themed Wedding Party
What about a pallette for Cobalt blue. The wedding is in March 2010 in New Orleans at night. We want it to have a spring feel since we are in the south and spring will be arriving soon. Also thinking of using pale pink and chartreuse. What do you think?
Cobalt blue is a wonderful color. You can match it up in any of the following combinations:
1) chartreuse and even aqua
2) pink with touches of silver is also fine if you want to soften the look
3) lilac with touches of pale yellow
Thank you!
Our wedding will be taking place in mid August. My husbands favorite color is a midnight blue and mine is a very dark green, almost black looking in the right light. I am wondering if these are two colors you could use together in a wedding without it looking to dark and gloomy?
Hello Rebecca. You may want to consider an accent color to add contrast because these two colors will most likely look too dark in the photos. For example, adding gold will work nicely with dark green. But I’m not too keen on having a color combination entirely based on midnight blue and dark green. A dark green and gold palette would actually like quite elegant. Also imagine jewels tones of dark green like emerald! You can then incorporate a color such as ivory which matches nicely, as well! You may want to check out our own design using a dark green, gold, and burgundy color combo: A Wedding Party with a Romantic Tuscan Ambiance.
I am trying to come up with ideas for my 10th anniversary celebration. The colors for 10th anniversary are blue and silver, and the gemstone is diamond. I am thinking of using diamonds as the theme and different shades of blue and silver. Can you show me different shades of blue along with silver so I can see how they go together. Thanks alot.
Oh yeah, my anniversary is in October.
Hi! Our church wedding will be end of August 2010 at 3:00 P.M. and planning to have a garden reception afterwards (around 5:00 P.M.). My fiance and I like blue but we don’t know what shade of blue should we consider. We want to have something to accent the blue..maybe gold or silver? Can you tell me what’s the best color combination? Thank you!
I love aqua, but don’t know how to match these colors. Help! Thank you.
Sarah Li
from Singapore
Match aqua with any of these colors: brown, silver, lime green, chartreuse, or even a bold hue like fuchsia! Another option is to have a monochromatic palette in all blues!
Do you think aqua and sea green would look good together?
Definitely. They are an elegant pair of colors. You can imagine a beautiful scene filled with ivory blooms such as magnolias that make aqua and sea green come out even more. I would also incorporate some chic silvery accents just to glam up the look!
i would like to know whats a good wedding color to pair with cobalt blue that wont be to bright
To match cobalt blue, you can a pastel shade of lime green, orange, or yellow!
Im thinking of using cobalt blue for the tabel linens and then some shade of a lighter blue maybe aqua and a splash of fuschia for maybe some of the flowers and center pieces.its a june beach wedding. what do you guys think?
I’m having a fall wedding (outdoor ceremony, indoor reception) and using blue, silver and white/ivory. I’m having trouble finding the right shade of blue. Any ideas?
We’re having a June wedding and it will be an indoor formal reception. I’m using white linens & napkins, silver chargers and white china. I’d like to use blue hydrangeas and green orchids in my arrangements, but I’m having trouble deciding on a dark accent color, Any ideas?
Good question! You may want to try an accent of chocolate brown or perhaps plum. Just be sure that it’s not too dark so it won’t look black in your photos.
Hi!! My brother plans to get marry this December. According to his bride to be, she wants blue,magenta and pink for their motiff. Will it be a good combination then??Thanks in advance..
My question is me and my husband are re-newing our vows in july of 2011. I was thinking about blue and orange or purple and emerald…Any ideas.
Thanks
Melissa Clark
can you please help me? i want a sunset to night wedding, it’s an outdoor wedding. the venue is located at the top of the mountain, it’s overlooking actually…. i want to have it unique… a different wedding… what i have in my mind now are white big pillars, lights.. i want to add on drapes but i’m afraid of strong winds…. i don’t want to use flowers… except the bouquets.. , i want crystals, lights, lights, candles, lights….. and i’m a little bit confused with the color….. i want silver,gold,blue and green…. i’m not sure if this would look nice…. i want it elegant, romantic and classy.. can you please help me?
thank u