This Spring, our team at Poppy is watching three big trends: the rainbow palette, a focus on centerpieces and mantles for decor, and pops of light blue. Symbolizing love and tranquility, this sweet blue hue adds a touch of ethereal beauty to any celebration, particularly those held in the splendor of spring and summer. Pastel palettes, where light blue shines brightest, are especially favored among couples seeking an intimate, personalized experience.

The tradition to wear something blue - a symbol of love - is now evolving into finding new ways to incorporate this beloved blue into weddings. While blue hues are not commonly found in nature, incorporating this delicate shade into your wedding flowers adds a touch of sophistication and whimsy to your celebration. Light blue can play a role in wedding decor in various ways beyond florals, from French blue ribbons to bridesmaids' dresses, creating a cohesive and enchanting aesthetic.

There are so many ways to incorporate light blue. We love light blue for its ability to stand out against a backdrop of white flowers, creating a captivating contrast that draws the eye and adds depth to your floral arrangements. However, it's worth noting that light blue flowers are not as readily available as other hues, making them a slightly more expensive choice. Yet, the investment pays off in the form of ethereal beauty and timeless elegance.

We think light blue serves as the perfect dreamy accent color, a great complementing pastel, rainbow, sky, and blush palettes. It’s ideal for spring and summer weddings, it evokes a sense of freshness and tranquility, setting the stage for a truly enchanting celebration. 

Poppy's data shows that pastel palettes, where light blue shines, are particularly popular with couples in New York, D.C., Baltimore, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.We’ve also found that couples opting for pastel palettes often host smaller, more intimate weddings with 50 guests or fewer. This intimate setting allows for a more personalized and enchanting experience, where every detail, including the delicate touch of light blue, contributes to the overall ambiance of romance and joy. Couples choosing blues and pastels are most likely to get married in Spring and Fall, with May, June, and September emerging as the favorite months of blue-seekers.  

A few true blue weddings we love include Leah and Matt in Baltimore, MD who found ways to incorporate blue shoes, suits, and delphinium, Rockelle and Shakila in Washington, D.C. who chose to add a touch of blue to their bridal bouquets, Casey and John in Denver who chose to incorporate blue delphinium throughout their ethereal ceremony, and Klaudia and Angel in Austin, TX who added blue bows to their beloved dogs and delphinium to their arrangements.