Floral arrangements are one of the best ways to bring your wedding color palette to life, so it’s important to know what hues you want before meeting with your florist. Leading with a specific hue means it’s easier to identify which flower options you have, then you can narrow down the best stems by season. For example, hydrangea grows in range of beautiful blue shades but it usually blooms from late spring through the summer, meaning the cost per stem might cost more for a winter wedding.
If you fall in love with a blue bloom that’s out of your budget, lean on your florist to recommend a substitute—you might be surprised to find you like the alternative even more than the original! Here are our favorite blue bloom to start you out:
1. Classic Romance
Sarah Tew PhotographyFlowers: Peonies, roses, irises, tweedia and hydrangeas
From: A Whimsical, Vintage Wedding at Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, New York
2. Winter Whites
Erika Mills PhotographyFlowers: Hydrangea, baby’s breath and berries
From: A Spring Wedding at Sleepy Hollow Farm in Rockville, Virginia
3. Tropical Cascade
Sara Purdy PhotographyFlowers: Asiatic lilies, ranunculus and bright blue orchids
From: A Blue and White Wedding at Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Florida
4. Elegant Roses
Shoreshotz PhotographyFlowers: Hydrangea, ranunculus, freesia, roses, stephanotis
From: A Nautical Wedding at the Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham, Massachusetts
5. Rustic Succulent
Valerie Bolitho PhotographyFlowers: Delphiniums, hydrangeas, succulents and eucalyptus
From: A Rustic Elegant Wedding at Tre Bella in Mesa, Arizona
6. Solo Stem
The Canovas PhotographyFlowers: Blue grape hyacinth
From: An Elegant Outdoor Wedding at Cypress Grove Estate House in Orlando, Florida
7. Simple Stems
Sara Purdy PhotographyFlowers: Hydrangea and spray roses
From: A Traditional Wedding at Oyster Bay Yacht Club in Fernandina Beach, Florida
8. Natural Beauty
Story and RythmFlowers: Hydrangea and baby’s breath
From: A Natural, Rustic Wedding at Horace Williams House in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
9. Statement Stems
Tori Nefores PhotographyFlowers: Roses, orchids, ferns and peacock feathers
From: A Romantic, Classic Wedding at Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel in Taneytown, Maryland
10. Bright Blues
Palm Beach Photography, IncFlowers: Calla lilies and orchids
From: A Beach Chic Wedding at The Postcard Inn Beach Resort and Marina in Islamorada, Florida
11. Lush Blooms
Mike Staff ProductionsFlowers: Irises, hydrangea, roses, stock flower
From: A Forest-Inspired Wedding at Orchard Lake Country Club in Orchard Lake, Michigan
12. Single Stem
Nate and Jenny WeddingsFlowers: Hydrangea
From: A Classic Mountain Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch in Beaver Creek, Colorado
13. Hint of Blue
Erin L. Taylor PhotographyFlowers: Roses, ranunculus, dahlias, seeded eucalyptus and tweedia
From: A Classic, Vintage-Inspired Wedding at the Grant-Humphreys Mansion in Denver, Colorado
14. Pastel Palette
Keepsake Memories PhotographyFlowers: Garden roses, roses, viburnum, hydrangeas, delphinium and dusty miller
From: A Charming Southern Wedding at Watson House in Emerald Isle, North Carolina
15. Jewel Tones
Emma Cleary Photo and VideoFlowers: Roses, hydrangea, wax flower, dark viburnum berries
From: A Vintage Glam Wedding at the Highlands Country Club in Garrison, New York
16. Bright Summer Shades
Samantha Jay PhotographyFlowers: Freesia, ranunculus, roses, hydrangea, brunia berries and astilbes
From: A Penn State Wedding at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania
