5 Ways to use Classic Blue in your Wedding

Blue has been a popular accent colour for weddings for a while now, and for good reason. It works well with many different colours, creating interesting palettes from the more tried and true blue and white combination to a stronger, brighter contrast with orange, it’s complementary companion on the colour wheel. After Pantone’s announcement that the colour of the year for 2020 would be Classic Blue we thought we would put together some inspiration for ways you can include bolder, rich blue hues in your wedding. Enjoy!

1. Stationery

One of the first things that your guests will see are invitations. Whether it’s a save the date, or traditional invitation, mailed out or sent via email, the design of it is a great way to incorporate your colour palette and set the stage for your day. We love these beautiful, modern invitation designs, complete with a hand-written envelope by Swiftly Scripted. Carry the colour through to the wedding day with other items like signage, menus and personalized place cards.

2020 Pantone colour inspiration for weddings

2. Accessories

What about that something blue? Accessories are a great way to include a pop of blue and to keep with the old tradition of something borrowed, something blue, something old, something new. From shoes, to the ribbons on your bouquet, to jewellery, the options are endless! We especially love the idea of including vintage jewellery like this stunning brooch, necklace and earring set we found at The Georgian Artisan Shop. The brooch is especially perfect for adding an extra touch to the base of your bouquet.

3. Attire

From suits for the groom and groomsmen to dresses for bridesmaids, what your bridal party wears is another simple way to bring in that classic blue hue. We’re still really big fans of bridesmaids wearing different shades and styles together and recommend mixing fabrics and texture for a more interesting look. These satin and sequin gowns from Exchanging Vows Bridal Boutique in Collingwood are a great example of how mixing and matching styles and fabrics can work together.

4. Tablescape

Your guests will likely spend a fair bit of time at the dinner table which makes it an ideal place to showcase some colour. Look to rental companies to see what options they have for blue table linens, napkins or even dishes and glassware. White or ivory candles are a standard option but why not change things up and bring the colour in through the candle light? We love the elegance of a taper candle but when you mix them together in different shades of blue it really creates a beautiful look.

5. Florals

Truthfully, there are very few naturally blue flowers, but they do exist! A favourite, and one of the very few that are a true blue colour, is delphinium. They can range from a soft sky blue to a deep hue like the ones pictured below. We love how they’ve been grouped together for a very simple but colour rich look. Other blue flowers out there are muscari, cornflower, tweedia and hydrangea. Make sure to talk to you florist about what’s in season for your wedding and what vase options they might have. These blue glass vases were sourced over time from vintage markets and second hand stores and really add to the monochromatic look.