Blue: Maids

In our second color week, we are featuring blue.  As I said before, we are concentrating on blue tones only, not gorgeous blue-greens such as aqua and turquoise, or blue-reds such as royal blue or periwinkle.  I’m sure there will be more on those other amazing colors in a future color week!

To kick things off, we’re starting with your ladies and their apparel. 

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Image via Thread Design

As you can see from these real wedding photos from the Knot, blue is very versatile and can be used in a variety of settings and with a variety of florals.  I especially love the blue on blue sashes of the top left and the so-light-blue-it’s-almost-white color of the bottom right dresses.  Most of these showcase blue in its lighter, airier format.

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Images via the Knot

Nordstrom gives us examples of darker blue hues.  A few short months ago I would’ve said that electric blue was straight out of the 1980s and not to be used, but lately there are so many options popping up that make electric blue elegant that I would actually recommend using it!  Such pop!  We also have some gorgeous gowns popping up in a true blue hue (top left) and a deep midnight navy (bottom row, 3rd from left) – so classic.  What’s best about all of these is that your bridesmaids will truly be able to wear these gowns again!

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Images via Nordstrom

And let’s not forget your littlest attendants!  I am simply in love with the below options from Thread ad spreads.  Simple white dresses with blue sashes make your flower girls feel like mini-brides.  And my favorite of all is the adorable blue dress on the toddler with the tiny bouquet.  SO cute!

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Images via Thread Design

I think the bride that chooses blue is classic with a twist.  Practical but bright and adventurous.  Preppy but soft and feminine.  I think I’m in love!

E.