15 Ideas for a Something Blue Wedding Theme Idea
We've rounded up blue cakes, invites and decor for your big day.
A blue wedding works well with many different wedding styles, including beachside weddings, rustic weddings, and ballroom weddings, to name a few. Blue represents purity and love, which also makes it a perfect wedding color theme. Whether you want to use it in your invitations, cake or decor, there are endless ways to include it. It's up to you and your partner's personal taste to decide what looks best. Trying to figure out what color will go best with your shade of blue? This wedding color palette guide can help you out. Need some help picking your wedding colors or figuring out your wedding style? Check out all of our expert-approved ideas below. Then head to The Knot Vendor Marketplace to connect with vendors that will help you bring your vision to life.
In this article: Blue Wedding Invitations | Blue Wedding Cakes | Blue Wedding Decorations
Plus: Shades of Blue for Wedding Colors | What Colors Go Well With Blue for a Wedding?
Blue Wedding Invitations
A great way to incorporate blue into your wedding? On your wedding invitations, which set the vibe for your whole wedding. We've rounded up a few of our favorites below, but be sure to check out all of The Knot Invitations for even more inspiration. Each one shown comes with a matching wedding website.
1. Timeless Floral Wedding Invitations
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The delicate, inky florals that border the invite and classic typography make these the perfect choice for an outdoor garden celebration. We also love that the wedding invitation incorporates two different shades of blue.
2. Hand-Drawn Cake Wedding Invitations
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For a more casual affair, consider this chic blue wedding invitation. The playful illustrations and whimsical font set the tone for a fun and exciting celebration.
3. Joyful Union Wedding Invitations
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Go for the glam with this navy wedding invitation featuring a traditional font and gold border. The foil texture adds a luxe element to an already elegant design.
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4. Vintage Bow Wedding Invitations
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The illustrative ribbon that borders the elegant font is a clever reminder to your guests that you're, well, tying the knot. This romantic detail makes it the perfect invite for a vintage wedding vibe.
Blue Wedding Cakes
Some cakes are just too pretty to eat. And some cakes are just too good not to. Let your blue wedding cake be both. After filtering bakers near you on The Knot Vendor Marketplace to find a pro who will make your cake into a sight to behold, show them these images to help them execute your vision.
5. Two-Tier Pale Blue Cake With Cut-Out
The subtle pale blue hue lets the fabric-like cut-out, which is adorned down the side, stand out. We suggest cutting the cake on the other side to preserve the beautiful handiwork here.
6. Blue Wedding Cake With Berries
We love the variety of blues on this stunning wedding cake. From the textured-looking fondant to the blueberries adorned around the edges, this cake is full of details.
7. Blue Sprinkled Wedding Cake With Fondant Bows
Lean into your inner child and go for a cake covered in blue sprinkles and fondant ribbon around the edges. Adding a personalized cake topper is, well, the icing on the cake.
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8. Three-Tier Pale Blue Cake
For a blue-themed wedding, this three-tier, Regency-era cake is perfect. The vintage details and ornate white frosting take this to the next level.
Blue Wedding Decorations
From blue wedding centerpieces to blue candles, there are many ways to incorporate the color into your wedding decorations. Below, we've rounded up a variety of ways to add pops of the hue throughout your wedding day.
9. Bright Blue Vintage Vases
These blue chic vintage vases would be perfect for blue wedding flowers or an escort card table centerpiece. You could also repurpose them as a place to put cards or as simple decor used around the space. Either way, they're sure to make a statement.
10. Light Blue Taper Candles
These light blue taper candles add romance to any table setting. We love how airy and soft this shade of blue is and think it would pair well with a white or cream runner.
11. Blue Escort Card Display Wall
If you plan to have an escort card display, making it blue is an easy way to incorporate the color into your wedding theme. Surround it with florals or greenery to really make it stand out.
12. Blue Wood Signage
Signage is also a great option for a blue wedding theme. Whether it's the background color like it is here, or you use blue fonts or calligraphy, it's a quick and easy way to highlight it.
13. Pale Blue Sheer Table Runner
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This elegant boho blue runner is the perfect complement to a wood table. We love this blue wedding idea for a coastal wedding or an elegant rustic affair.
14. Blue Uplighting
If you want your dance floor to feel like a place where people can really let loose and bring their best moves, consider uplighting that fits right in with your theme. It'll make your guests feel like they're at a club or a show and make the vibes that much better.
15. Blue Chinoiserie Dishware
If you're going for a more vintage vibe on your wedding day, chinoiserie dishware is a great way to lean into that while keeping your wedding colors top of mind. It's dynamic, eye-catching, and elevates any tablescape.
Shades of Blue for Wedding Colors
Options are endless for incorporating shades of blue into your wedding theme, including dusty blue, sky blue, royal blue, navy blue, baby blue, ice blue, cerulean, indigo, cobalt and more.
What Colors Go Well With Blue for a Wedding?
The great thing about blue as a wedding color is that it pairs well with an endless array of colors. You can let it be the star and add supporting colors or you can use different shades in combination. Green is a great option if you're going for a nature or outdoorsy vibe, blue and pink wedding colors are a good complement if you want something bright and colorful, and blue and orange wedding colors can work if you want something cheerful. For a luxe and opulent wedding, consider navy and gold, navy and maroon, blue and silver or gray. For traditional blue wedding color schemes, consider blue and white, off-white or cream. Bottom line: There aren't many colors that don't vibe with blue.
