Blue & Purple Wedding Decorating Ideas

Vases of purple flowers on top of a blue tablecloth make an elegant wedding decoration.

Create romantic wedding decorations using the color theme of blue and purple. Blue and purple make a statement about the style and type of wedding you're having. Blue and purple add a touch of richness to your decorations. By color coordinating your wedding elements, your wedding will be more cohesive and pleasing to your guests. There are many shades of blue and purple; pick the ones that best match you and your mate's personalities.

Flowers

Purple and blue flowers are abundant in spring, summer, winter and fall. Many flowers can be combined to give your wedding a beautiful purple and blue feel. A purple flower represents mystery, dignity, creativity, royalty and wisdom. A blue flower signifies truth, loyalty, trust and sincerity. Together, these colors can create a feeling of romance and tranquility. Both color flowers come in various shades from light to dark. Combine a light purple flower with a dark blue flower for dramatic effect.

Table Centerpieces

Have fun with your blue and purple color theme by creating lavish table centerpieces. Using a cupcake holder, make a tower out of edible purple and blue iced cupcakes. Use various-sized blue vases or bottles filled with purple flowers, or visa-versa. Blue and purple candles placed on a silver or mirror tray works nicely. A purple hydrangea tied with a blue ribbon adds a touch of romance. Float purple candles in a crystal bowl of water. Fill a glass vase with purple and blue glass stones. Take a Styrofoam heart and push in blue flowers on one side and purple on the other. Add white flowers around the edge.

Petal Cones

A nice way to say goodbye to all the loved ones in attendance is to hand out petal cones. Petal cones can be used to throw flower petals or birdseed on the bride and groom as they leave the reception. Have a stationery store print a personal sentiment or a romantic saying on a blue or purple piece of paper. Roll the paper into a cone and glue the bottom of the cone shut. Fill the cone with purple, blue or a combination of flower petals or birdseed. Have a bridesmaid hand out the cones right before you leave the reception.

Ceremony Decorations

Whether you are wed in a church, a hotel or on a beach, incorporate your blue and purple color theme in your ceremony. Use a purple or blue aisle runner instead of a traditional white one. Decorate your guest chairs with purple and blue flower bouquets, or use blue and purple ribbon and wedding bells. Cover the chairs in blue chair covers and set a purple flower on each chair. Use a blue satin pillow for your ringbearer to carry, and have a young bridesmaid throw purple and blue flower petals from a purple basket as she walks down the aisle.

References

• Perfect Wedding Day: Purple & Blue Flower Identification Guide
• All Wedding Ideas: Creative Wedding Centerpieces

Resources

• Ice Standard: Wedding Ceremony Decorations