Ideas and Palettes for a Dusty Blue Wedding Theme

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We’ll just admit it:

We’re mildly obsessed with dusty blue as a wedding color.

Okay, scratch that. We’re totally obsessed with it!

If you’re thinking of having a dusty blue wedding, there are many ways to do so. From bridesmaid dresses to the literal icing on your wedding cake, there are endless ways to incorporate this color into your big day and lots of other gorgeous colors to pair it with.

Whether you’re planning a casual beach wedding, a rustic celebration on a ranch, or an upscale garden or country club wedding, here are some of our favorite dusty blue wedding ideas, color palettes, and bridesmaid dresses for your big day!

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The Best Color Combinations for a Dusty Blue Wedding

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One of the many, many reasons we love a dusty blue wedding is that it’s easy to coordinate with other colors.

Here are a few color combos that you can put together to create a stunning wedding color palette and Insta-worthy wedding party:

 

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Dusty Blue and Green

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Blue and green are analogous on the color spectrum (meaning that they’re side by side). And that makes them easy to pair together.

From sage to celery, there are as many shades of green as there are blue. You can get super creative mixing and matching various tones of these two primary colors.

For example, you can style a serene, natural wedding with eucalyptus garland as table décor and a stacked wedding cake with blue icing and accents of fresh greenery. Or, you can add some serious drama by incorporating shades of teal and dark green into table decor, floral arrangements, and desserts.

 

Dusty Blue and Terracotta

 

For the couple who wants their wedding to have an earthy or boho feel, the dusty blue and terracotta color palette is a striking choice. Blue and orange sit opposite one another on the color wheel and create a beautiful, high-contrast balance when paired together.

Terracotta is widely considered an autumnal hue, so we absolutely love this combination for a fall wedding. Round out your color palette by adding neutral, natural shades of taupe, champagne, or sage green.

 

Dusty Blue and Burgundy

 

Dusty blue and burgundy complement each other perfectly and contrast in a way that’s always striking. Both of these hues are ultra-flattering on almost every skin tone, and this combination works as well for a garden wedding in spring as it does for a winter wedding in the mountains.

Burgundy has an incredibly rich, romantic feel. Dusty blue has a calming, serene effect on the mind. Combined, they offer exquisite balance and visual interest.

 

Dusty Blue and Navy

 

Dusty blue mixes and matches beautifully with all shades of light blue, ice blue, navy blue, and indigo.

We absolutely love a blue-on-blue combo. It’s timeless, gorgeous, and oh-so-flattering in everything from bridesmaid dresses to table décor!

 

Dusty Blue and Lavender

 

If you’re looking for a wedding palette that’s calm and serene, dusty blue and lavender just may be your ideal color scheme.

Like blue and green, blue and purple are analogous colors that sit side by side on the color wheel. Both colors are cool in temperature and are gorgeous on their own. Combined, they create a sense of harmony that’s hard to ignore.

For a multi-color palette, consider adding ivory, sage green, mauve, periwinkle, or blush pink to the mix.

 

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Ideas for a Dusty Blue Wedding

 

Invitations, wedding cakes, table settings, ceremony aisles — you can use dusty blue sparsely or drench every element of your wedding day in this much-loved hue.

 

Spread the Word With Dusty Blue Wedding Invitations

 

Once you pick your exact shade of dusty blue, have your wedding invitations printed in that same hue.

Your wedding invitations are the first glimpse your guests will get into the style and theme of your wedding day. Add some blue text or blue ribbons to give them a tiny taste of what to expect!

 

Make a Bold Statement With a Dusty Blue Wedding Dress

 

Have you been dreaming your whole life about walking down the aisle in a white dress?

For most brides, the white wedding dress is a must. But if you’re ready to give your guests a total shock, you might want to skip the white bridal gown in favor of a dusty blue one instead!

Dusty blue wedding dresses are trending (as are bridal gowns in shades of gray and other unexpected hues). So if you’re ready to rock a one-of-a-kind look down the aisle, a dusty blue dress is the way to do it!

A blue dress may not be in the cards for every bride. But if you’re ready to step outside the box in a fresh, modern look, it’s a great option.

 

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Accessorize Your White Wedding Dress With Dusty Blue Shoes

 

Something old, something new, something borrowed … we all know how the saying goes. So, we absolutely love the idea of making the “something blue” a pair of dusty blue shoes.

Just picture it:

Your spectacular white dress. Your stunning bouquet full of fresh greenery and gorgeous wedding flowers. And an unexpected pair of dusty blue shoes to add the perfect pop of color!

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Paint your nails in a blue hue!

 

Dusty Blue Groomsmen Accessories

 

If your bridesmaids are wearing dusty blue dresses, it only makes sense to accessorize your groomsmen with that beautiful blue hue!

You can easily infuse this color into the groomsmen’s looks with dusty blue ties, pocket squares, socks, and boutonnieres.

 

Dusty Blue Wedding Decor

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From napkins and table runners to place cards, welcome signs, and table number signs, there are endless ways to add dusty blue decor to your wedding ceremony and reception, including:

• Lining your ceremony aisle with dusty blue flower petals
• Draping your wedding arch with dusty blue fabric
• Choosing blue hydrangea floral arrangements as table centerpieces
• Setting your tables with dusty blue table runners, dinnerware, candle holders, or linens
• Adding dusty blue sashes to reception chairs

 

Dusty Blue Desserts

 

You can carry the dusty blue theme all the way through your wedding reception by creating a dusty blue dessert table.

Think dusty blue icing on your wedding cake, dusty blue icing on cookies and petit fours, and dusty blue decorative accents on mini cheesecakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats.

 

Bridesmaid Dresses for a Dusty Blue Wedding Theme

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It almost goes without saying that if dusty blue is your wedding color, you’ll want your girls to wear dusty blue bridesmaid dresses. And since the top dress designers have been embracing this color for years, there are hundreds of dusty blue bridesmaid dresses to choose from.

Here are just a few of the many dress options that could be perfect for your big day:

 

Jenny Yoo Josie Dress in Bluebell

The Jenny Yoo Josie dress is equal parts timeless and modern in a dusty shade called bluebell. This Bella Bridesmaids’ Exclusive is made from soft and lightweight chiffon and features a supportive surplice bodice with a V-neckline, low V-back, and A-line circle skirt.

 

Watters Mason Dress in Ocean Side

In lustrous charmeuse fabric, the Watters Mason dress in ocean side blue has a glamorous old Hollywood look and feel. The fit-and-flare silhouette features a sleeveless bodice with a plunging V-neckline, a chic V-back, and a flowing tier at the hem.

 

Christina Wu Celebrations 22137 Dress in Misty Blue

Soft and sophisticated in chiffon, the Christina Wu Celebrations 22137 dress in misty blue is perfect for wearing at any time of year. This floor-length design features spaghetti straps, a slim silhouette with a hint of ruching, and a draped cowl that adds visual interest to the back.

 

Dollhouse Aylen Dress in Dusty Blue

Sprinkled with beading across the bust, the Dollhouse Aylen dress in dusty blue is undeniably glamorous from every angle. This stretch satin gown features a strapless bodice with draping that sweeps to one hip and a figure-flattering fit and flare silhouette.

 

After Six 1561 Dress in Larkspur Blue

With its one-shoulder silhouette and romantic bow detail, the After Six 1561 dress in larkspur blue is easy, breezy, and effortless. This chiffon design features a fitted bodice, natural waist, and A-line circle skirt that flows away from the body.

 

Dessy 3204FP Dress in Cottage Rose Dusk Blue

Ultra-romantic with a delicate allover floral print, the Dessy 3204FP dress in cottage rose dusk blue is perfect for a spring or summer wedding. With a strapless bodice and subtle shirring, this dress features a free-flowing trapeze silhouette in light, airy chiffon.

 

LulaKate Abby Bodice with Straight Skirt in Wedgewood

Crafted in shantung fabric, the LulaKate Abby Bodice with Straight Skirt in wedgewood blue is an elegant choice for a formal wedding. This design features a straight column skirt with a sleeveless halter bodice, a high neckline, and a center back slit.

 

Bridesmaid Dress Shopping Tips

 

Almost all bridesmaid dresses require alterations to some degree, so it’s important to order made-to-order bridesmaid dresses at least six months in advance so you have ample time for fittings and alterations. If you decide to order in-stock dresses, be sure to take accurate dress measurements to minimize the need for extensive alterations and adjustments.

 

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There are endless wedding color schemes to choose from, including some trendy ones that may or may not endure the test of time. But the dusty blue wedding color isn’t like any other bridesmaid dress color.

This hue is different.

It’s versatile. It’s timeless. It’s stylish. And it’s sort of just like you: modern and classic all at the same time!

 

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