The Ultimate Guide to Blue Wedding Flowers

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Updated Sep 30, 2025

Are you contemplating blue wedding flowers? You're in good company since many to-be-weds incorporate old, new, borrowed, and blue items into the wedding to keep with tradition. When it comes to your wedding, one of the best ways to bring in a little blue is with floral arrangements, boutonnieres, and bouquets. If you're considering blue wedding flowers, then you'll want to familiarize yourself with some of the most beautiful picks ahead of time.

Whether you have a totally blue wedding theme, are including the hue within your wedding color palette, or simply want just a hint of blue on the big day, we've got tons of inspiration ahead. And you can even save and access your favorite blue wedding flowers ideas to share with your florist—which you can find via The Knot Vendor Marketplace that allows for filtering by price, flower arrangement types, and beyond.

In this article: What Are the Best Types of Blue Flowers for a Wedding? | Blue Wedding Flower Ideas | Blue Wedding Bouquet Ideas

What Are the Best Types of Blue Flowers for a Wedding?

Some of the best blue flowers for weddings include delphiniums, cornflowers, muscari (grape hyacinth), and hydrangea. These are all naturally blue flowers for weddings, and each has a striking silhouette that adds gorgeous contrast along with color to your bouquet. And there are many blue wedding flowers by season that are available to nearlyweds all year round. (Check out our wedding flower glossary to learn even more flower names and details.)

"Blue is such a striking color for florals because it is the least occurring color in nature," explains Kaylyn Hewitt, head of floral design at The Bouqs. She adds, "My favorite blue flower is muscari for its delicate shape, but I also love delphinium, thistle, and nigella. Each of these stems is a great option for weddings because they provide a unique, garden-like texture while also being a hardy stem choice."

That said, some to-be-weds also choose artificial blue flowers for weddings. These are dyed alternatives that provide a consistent shade. For example, there are blue roses and blue orchids that are dyed, and Hewitt says sometimes paint is applied to achieve the blue hue. Of course, you can also consider blue silk wedding flowers, which last through the entire celebration and can even be repurposed as keepsakes. As you're working your way through your wedding flowers checklist, keep these varieties in mind to discuss with your florist.

Ageratum

Ageratum is a great summer and fall wedding flower in between blue and purple. It's generally considered a filler flower. "It's more of a periwinkle color, and it's a very affordable and abundant flower that's locally grown in a wide variety of climates," Emily Patrick, florist and owner of Carolina Flowers, tells us. So if you're trying to keep costs down, it's a great one to consider.

Anemone

While their petals bloom in white, purple or red, the centers of anemone flowers are actually a dark blueish-black color. These delicate flowers, which are winter flowers that bloom through springtime, are perfect for a chic, slightly modern aesthetic.

Bachelor's Buttons

Bachelor's buttons, also called cornflower, are a really underappreciated blue flower for a wedding. "Diminutive and simple, their deep color makes a big impact despite their small size," Patrick says. "Bachelor's Buttons bloom on our farm in April, May and June, and they make great accents in formal bouquets." She adds that these dark blue flowers for wedding bouquets are also great for a wildflower look since they have long, wispy stems.

Chrysanthemums

Blue chrysanthemums are worth considering. "Recently, scientists in Japan genetically engineered blue mums. They're cute and affordable and really pretty darn blue considering they're faking it," Patrick says. "The blue mums in the market are all sprays, but they look lovely tucked into bouquets amongst other, larger flowers."

Delphinium

Curious about delphinium wedding flowers? The flowers on these tall, upright stalks are available as light blue, royal blue, and dark blue. Also sometimes called larkspur, delphinium are a common blue summer wedding flower and bring a whimsical look to your arrangements. Patrick says, "Delphinium is our go-to blue flower for wedding work. It's longlasting, and we grow it here on our farm in spring and early summer."

Didiscus and Nigella

For a wildflower look, didiscus and nigella add adorable pops of blue. "These sensitive blooms must be grown locally, and the harvest window is pretty short in spring. It is possible to get nigella to bloom in the fall, but it's rare," Patrick says. "If your event occurs while these flowers are in season, definitely incorporate them. They are such elegant details."

Forget-Me-Not

A quintessential spring wedding flower, forget-me-nots are one of the sweetest blue wedding flowers. The dainty, star-shaped flowers grow in clusters, providing multiple flowers per stem. They're one of our favorite blue spring wedding flowers.

Hyacinth

Sometimes confused with lilacs, hyacinths are spring-blooming flowers that grow on short, cone-shaped stems. They sprout from bulbs (similar to tulips) and are a great option for potted centerpieces or other arrangements. Aside from blue, hyacinths come in a range of pastel colors, including yellow, pink, purple and white, which make them one of the most versatile and best wedding flowers to choose from for your big day.

Hydrangea

Blue hydrangeas are closely associated with classic style, beach weddings and summertime, which is when the blooms are at their peak. Their large flower heads will easily fill out any arrangement, but as indicated by their name ('hydra'), they tend to wilt quickly after being cut if they're without water for too long.

"Blue hydrangeas are a classic favorite among brides," Patrick says. "We agree that sometimes they're a must-have to achieve a particular look … but we use blue hydrangeas judiciously. If we put them in a bridal bouquet, we advise the bride to return the bouquet to the vase of water as often as possible." Patrick adds that certain darker shades of blue hydrangea (like Pimpernel) have become more popular recently as people look for hydrangea wedding ideas, but note that they're pretty pricey and sourced from abroad.

Iris

Irises are another blue wedding flower you'll easily find during the spring season. While they're most commonly known for their dark purple hue, some varieties bloom in light blue and medium blue colors.

Lily

Lilies are not naturally blue flowers, but lilies as wedding flowers are a classic choice for your big day, and they can be dyed or painted blue. Just be mindful of the quality of the dye job. Hewitt says, "There are times when you can use floral spray paint to change the color or enhance an already blue flower, but it takes an expert touch for that to look natural."

Lupine

Lupines have a stalk-like shape that resembles delphinium, but the flower buds are more densely packed. They grow in vivid blue, purple, pink and yellow varieties and naturally grow in the wild throughout the country, blooming in late spring to early summer.

Muscari

Also known as grape hyacinth, these tiny blue wedding flowers grow in clusters that resemble bunches of grapes (hence the name). Their color ranges from pastel blue to bright violet. At around $2 per stem, muscari can also add a pop of blue to smaller arrangements or details like boutonnieres.

"For spring and winter wedding bouquets, muscari—sometimes called grape hyacinth—offers a unique option," says Julio Sales, florist and senior event designer for Winston Flowers. "Its petite, clustered blooms create a beautiful textural element and a sweet, almost nostalgic charm."

Orchid

For blue tropical flowers for wedding bouquets and arrangements, consider adding orchids to your short list. This flower is often dyed to get a deep blue hue, and it looks gorgeous in orchid wedding bouquets. "A favorite is the light blue phalaenopsis orchid, which is long-lasting, sculptural, and instantly eye-catching—though on the higher end at around $50 per stem," Sales says.

Thistle

A gorgeous rustic blue wedding flower option for those seeking a more earthy aesthetic, blue thistle is a unique addition to bouquets and arrangements. The spiky flowers have a silvery, dusty blue color that pairs well with eucalyptus and other airy greenery. This blue floral wedding option blooms from summer to early fall.

Tweedia

Tweedia is a sky blue wedding flower idea that offers a delicate pop of color to bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces. Hewitt says, "It has delicate blooms and a hardy stem and works well in a spring or pastel color palette. It's typically available year round with its peak season being late spring, early summer."

Blue Wedding Flower Ideas

Clearly, there are so many artificial and natural blue flowers for weddings you can incorporate throughout your big day. From the ceremony to your cocktail hour to the reception, we've got inspiration ahead.

1. Cheerful Pastel Blue and Purple Wedding Centerpiece

A low vessel held a lush grouping of roses, hydrangea, carnations and other blooms on this reception table. To further enhance the purple and blue color palette, purple napkins lay atop dinner plates.

2. Eclectic Wedding Centerpiece With Thistles

While greenery is usually what florists use to add texture to arrangements, consider an alternative route with thistles. Their soft blue color balanced out the bright yellow in this arrangement beautifully.

3. Boutonniere With Blue Leaves and Ribbon

The groom at this wedding donned a dark blue suit and finished off his look with a light blue boutonniere, as well as pins honoring his pets.

4. Cheery Orange and Blue Wedding Centerpiece

Ever wonder why orange and blue look so good together? The colors, known as complementary colors, are directly across from each other on a color wheel.

5. Seating Chart Display With Delphinium

Vases of delphinium and other blooms added height to this tabletop seating chart display.

6. Blush and Blue Wedding Flower Installation

Adorn the entrance to your wedding venue with a pale blue and blush floral archway that captures guests' attention.

7. Blush and Blue Wedding Flower Installation

If your wedding venue has a fireplace, don't forget about decorating the mantel. Tall blue and purple delphinium stems, hydrangeas and trailing ivy vines are just one way you can do it.

8. Low Centerpiece With Blue and White Flowers

Low wedding centerpieces are great for casual dinners and encouraging conversation, but you don't have to skimp on the flowers. This arrangement is filled with blue delphinium, viburnum berries, roses, lisianthus and just the right amount of greenery.

9. Wedding Cake With Blue Flowers

Decorate your wedding cake with flowers to add color and visual detail. Small flowers, like these blue and yellow blossoms, can be grouped together for more impact.

10. Blue Chinoiserie Wedding Centerpiece With Hydrangeas

Use patterned chinoiserie vases to double-down on the pop of color that blue wedding flowers, like hydrangea, will bring to your tablescapes.

11. Purple and Blue Orchid Groomsman Boutonniere

A singular bright blue orchid boutonniere makes for the perfect "something blue" idea for him. It's a great choice for a summer wedding and warm or tropical locales and themes.

12. Wedding Chuppah With Blue Flowers

Want to level-up your wedding chuppah or other decorative structure? Accent the poles with clusters of blue and red wedding flowers like this couple did.

13. Tall Purple and Blue Wedding Centerpiece

Take your tall wedding centerpieces to the next level (literally) by adding flowering branches or greenery that extends above the rest of the arrangement.

14. Wedding Welcome Table With Blue Flowers

When you're planning your list of wedding flower arrangements, remember to include one-offs such as your welcome table, the bar or wedding favor display.

15. Blue Thistle Wedding Boutonierres

You won't need to add much else if you choose blue thistle for your wedding boutonnieres. These boutonnieres are encased in shotgun shells for a rustic theme, but you could simply use ribbon or fabric to wrap the stems instead.

16. Tall Wedding Centerpiece With Dark Blue Flowers

Elevate dark blue and royal blue flowers with tall gold centerpiece stands to really make the jewel tones stand out.

17. Small Purple and Blue Wedding Centerpiece

Use petite bundles of blue and purple flowers to decorate tall cocktail tables or lounge areas at the venue.

18. Blue Hydrangea Wedding Centerpiece

If you're looking for ways to amp up your reception tablescapes without resorting to tall centerpieces, add candles in varying heights. They'll showcase the smaller arrangements while adding an extra layer of detail.

19. Single Tier Wedding Cake With Blue Flowers

Even a simple one-tier wedding cake is deserving of a little embellishment. A halo of blue hydrangeas is a tasteful finishing touch.

20. Cobalt Blue Delphinium Groomsmen Boutonnieres

For cobalt blue wedding flowers, look no further than delphinium. Here they're dressed up with eucalyptus, tiny yellow buds, and soft ribbon to make striking boutonnieres.

21. Blue Baby's Breath Altar Arch

An arch with baby's breath painted blue made the pool backdrop at this wedding ceremony pop. The setting, paired with a sunny blue sky, was perfection.

22. Blue Delphinium Wedding Centerpiece

This low-key blue wedding centerpiece includes hydrangeas, eucalyptus and royal blue delphinium for a splash of color.

23. Pink and Blue Staircase Design

Here's another classic wedding color palette: hot pink and dusty blue. Talk about a fun way to get the party started. How fun would it be to enter a wedding reception and be greeted by this display of florals?

Blue Wedding Bouquet Ideas

Whether you're looking for bridesmaid bouquet ideas or inspo for your own bridal bouquet, these examples serve up plenty of different ways you can get the blue wedding bouquet of your dreams.

1. Blue and White Wedding Bouquets With Cornflowers and Anemones

Cornflower is a nice periwinkle blue that can add color to a bouquet without being overwhelming. Here, the florist incorporated it alongside white and green stems.

2. Dramatic Blue and White Bridal Bouquet

How dreamy is this bouquet? Subtle pops of blue (from blue scabiosa and light blue delphinium) complemented the bride's blue wedding dress perfectly.

3. Peach and Blue Wedding Bouquet

Subtle light blue delphinium added a nice contrast to the bold shades of yellow and peach in this bride's wedding bouquet.

4. Dramatic Painted Wedding Bouquet With Blue Accents

This clutch was unique, but perfect for the wedding's alternative vibe and industrial setting. Branches were painted blue to go alongside turquoise, pink, orange and red elements in the arrangement.

5. Blue Thistle Wedding Bouquet

Although blue thistle makes a statement all on its own, you can pair it with other flowers like delphinium, white lisianthus, roses and greenery to complement (but not outshine) the spiky blossoms.

6. Whimsical Pink and Blue Bridal Bouquet

What's not to love about blue and pink wedding colors? A vibrant, summery mix of Juliette garden roses, soft blue delphiniums, white garden roses, eucalyptus and hydrangeas made for bold, modern bouquets at this wedding. Pops of white from the roses add a cheerful touch, while eucalyptus leaves soften the arrangement with subtle texture.

7. Monochromatic Blue Wedding Bouquet

Make an impact with your bouquet by using flowers that are all close to the same color. This bouquet with delphinium, muscari and thistle is a perfect example of the monofloral trend.

8. Colorful Bouquet With Blue Pops

Bursting with color, this blue flower bridal bouquet blends hot pink anemones, sunny yellow ranunculus, buttery poppies, and soft blush roses. Clusters of blue hydrangeas and grape hyacinths are tucked throughout, adding cool pops that balance the brighter tones

9. Blue and Purple Hydrangea Bridesmaid Bouquets

If you're planning a cottage wedding or have a more rustic or weathered theme, consider beautiful hydrangea bouquets. These royal blue wedding flower bouquets look stunning on their own, and the burlap adds a rustic touch.

10. Rustic Blue Wedding Bouquet

A small posy of blue wedding flowers and leafy greenery works well for a rustic theme. Don't worry about the shape being too perfect—the hand-tied look is what keeps it casual.

11. Lush Blue Hydrangea Bouquet

This bouquet features a lush and romantic arrangement of soft blue hydrangeas as the focal flower. Delicate sprigs of lighter and deeper blue blooms add height and an airy touch, while wisps of greenery lend a natural, slightly untamed feel.

12. Cream Roses and Blue Bridal Bouquet Flowers

Light blue delphinium, thistle, and dusty miller add soft blue tones to a timeless bouquet of cream-hued roses.

13. Wedding Blue Bouquet With White

Pair delphinium with white ranunculus and greenery leaves for a bouquet that looks pretty no matter the time of year.

14. Muted Blue, Red and White Bouquet

A combination of muted, dusty blue wedding flowers (hydrangea, thistle, and lamb's ear) are paired with ivory roses, blush blooms, and deep plum calla lilies. While the palette is soft, it makes a dramatic statement.

15. White and Blue Wedding Bouquet With Greenery

While the real showstopper of this bouquet is the abundant greenery a la ferns, eucalyptus, and more. It's filled out with beautiful touches of blue with scabiosa flowers and anemones.

16. Cascading Stargazer Lily and Orchid Bouquet

A cascading arrangement of pristine white stargazer lilies are accented with vivid blue dendrobium orchids. Peach roses lend some softness while the trailing orchids add movement and dial up the drama.

17. Blue Wildflower Wedding Bouquet

Yellow chamomile flowers, purple aster and blue delphinium stems give this bouquet a whimsical, informal look.

18. Light Blue Wedding Bouquet

Blue delphinium and thistle buds added pops of color to this cool-toned bouquet of white roses, anemones, eucalyptus and dusty miller.

19. Earthy, Steel Blue Wedding Flowers

This muted blue bouquet of wedding flowers showcases a mix of creamy white roses, steel blue lamb's ear leaves, thistle sprigs, and a striking succulent. Eucalyptus and other greenery give some extra balance and movement.

20. Blue and Purple Clematis Wedding Bouquet

You don't have to stick to just one color for your bouquet. Choose flowers in a similar color family, like violet and dark purple, to complement blue flowers.

21. Blue, Yellow and Ivory Bridal Bouquet

Keep your blue bridal bouquet sunny with cheerful pops of yellow freesia and buttery garden roses. Clusters of bright blue hydrangeas ground the arrangement, while ranunculus and silvery brunia berries add texture and depth.

22. Pink, Purple and Blue Wedding Bouquet

A bright pink, purple and blue color combo echoes the energy and fun vibes of a summer wedding.

23. Presentation Wedding Bouquet with Blue Flowers

This pageant-style wedding bouquet (named for the way it's carried across one arm like a pageant queen) includes long-stemmed delphinium and roses. Simple but sweet.

24. Blue Delphinium and Hydrangea Wedding Bouquet

Use blue, white and green hydrangeas for a bouquet that works for a beach wedding, backyard venue or intimate garden soiree.

25. Light Blue Anemones and Hypericum Berry Bouquet

If you love the idea of a blue wedding bouquet but want to keep things soft and subtle, here's your inspo. This arrangement blends ivory roses and ruffled white blooms with delicate blue-centered anemones. Silvery lamb's ear leaves and brunia berries lean into the cool-toned palette while adding texture.

26. Summery Sunflower and Blue Delphinium Bridal Bouquet

Nothing says late summer quite like a cheery sunflower. Here, the quintessential warm-weather buds are paired with clusters of bright blue hydrangeas, sprigs of soft delphinium, and creamy white blooms.

27. Large Blue Flower Wedding Bouquet

Airy and ethereal, this hand-tied bouquet has a barely-there hint of color from the light blue wedding flowers added to both ends.

28. Tropical Blue Wedding Bouquet

Considering blue and orange wedding colors? Take note of this idea. A striking combination of peach garden roses, burgundy dahlias, and ivory anemones accented with soft greenery. Pops of blue delphinium are tucked throughout, serving as the perfect details for the "something blue" tradition.

29. Simple Muscari Wedding Bouquet

Keep your blue bridal bouquet super-simple by carrying a tight bundle of muscari. This bloom is one of the prettiest cobalt blue flowers for weddings.

30. Powder Blue Wedding Flower Bouquet

If you're getting married in the spring, you have plenty of wedding flowers in blue to choose from, like these Star of Bethlehem, blue delphinium, and blue thistle. Consider pairing them with other pale pink and purple hues.

31. Blue Hydrangea Wedding Bouquet

If you're in the market for a light blue wedding bouquet, hydrangea is the way to go. You can add greenery to a bouquet of white and blue hydrangeas or leave it as-is for a more streamlined effect.

Additional reporting by Samantha Iacia