20 Ways to Use the 2020 Pantone Color of the Year: Classic Blue
Find out how to incorporate this classic shade in your wedding décor.
Chosen for its ability to instill calm, confidence, and connection, the Color Institute shares that the hue highlights the desire for a stable and dependable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era – a perfect sentiment for a wedding day.
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For over 20 years, the Pantone Color Institute has selected the "Color of the Year" – meant to be a symbol of the new year to come. The 2020 Color of the Year has been announced as Classic Blue. Chosen for its ability to instill calm, confidence, and connection, the Color Institute shares that the hue highlights the desire for a stable and dependable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era – a perfect sentiment for a wedding day. The Pantone Color Institute describes the shade as restful, elegant in its simplicity, and bringing a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit.
Blue has always been a popular option for smaller wedding details – for those following the "something blue" tradition; however, with this new announcement, we'll likely see more wedding décor featuring the classic hue. For brides and grooms who wish to incorporate this shade into their fête, we've gathered a number of ways to do so below. Start from the very beginning with an engagement ring featuring a sapphire, emblazon paper goods with blue calligraphy, where "something blue" shoes, and implement the shade throughout your décor by way of linens, florals, lighting, and more.
View 20 wedding ideas inspired by Classic Blue, the 2020 Pantone Color of the Year, below! To see more from each of these real weddings, click on your favorite photos!
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Photo by Perez Photography & Sarah Kate, Photographer; Planning & Design by Emily Clarke Events
2. Wedding Calligraphy/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/02_Mallory%20Dawn%20Photography-Klomhaus-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Mallory Dawn Photography; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; Venue: Vibiana
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Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography
4. Invitations & Paper Goods/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/04_Amy%20&%20Stuart-Burke-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Amy & Stuart Photography; Invitations by Lehr and Black; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants
5. Wedding Shoes/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/05_Paul%20Barnett-Fink-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Paul Barnett Photographer
6. Wedding Dress Details/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/06_Collin%20Pierson%20Photography-Southern%20Elegance-blue.jpg)
Photo by Collin Pierson Photography; Bridal Salon: Dimitra’s Bridal Couture
7. Bridesmaid Dresses/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/07_Bob%20&%20Dawn%20Davis%20Photography-Bracho-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography
8. Groom's Attire/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/08_Kaylie%20Plummer%20Photography-McDermott-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Kaylie Plummer Photography
9. Ring Bearer Attire/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/09_Laurie%20Bailey-Dale-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Laurie Bailey Photography; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events
10. Bouquet/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/10_Christian%20Oth%20Studio-Dieterle-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Christian Oth Studio
11. Ceremony Décor/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/11_Kristen%20Shultz-Cortese-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Kristen Shultz
12. Escort Card Table/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/12_Maya%20Myers-Schoenberg-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Maya Myers Photography; Floral Design by Lilla Bello; Planning & Design by Sterling Engagements
13. Outdoor Wedding Décor/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/13_Bryan%20N.%20Miller%20Photography-Kofod-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Bryan Miller Photography
14. Wedding Lounge/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/14_Brett%20Hickman%20Photographers-Rutledge-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Brett Hickman Photographers; Floral Design by Flowers by Cina
15. Reception Drinkware/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/15_Heather%20Rowland%20Thisbe%20Grace-Culp-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Heather Rowland & Thisbe Grace; Linens by Nüage Designs; Rentals by Revelry Event Designers
16. Reception Linens/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/16_Joel&Justyna-Blanco-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Joel & Justyna; Planning & Design by KA Mariage
17. Wedding China/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/17_The%20Day%20by%20Ira%20Lippke-Cohen-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by The Day by Ira Lippke
18. Reception Lighting/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/18_Bob%20&%20Dawn%20Davis-Clifford-classic%20blue.JPG)
Photo by Bob & Dawn Davis Photography
19. Wedding Centerpiece/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/19_Joel-&-Justyna-Knetzger-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Joel & Justyna; Planning & Design by KA Mariage
20. Wedding Cake/filters:no_upscale()/filters:strip_icc()/fileupload/2019/12/05/20_Fitz%20Carlile%20Photography-Shilabeer-classic%20blue.jpg)
Photo by Fitz Carlile Photography
If you preferred Pantone's "Color of the Year" from years past, gather inspiration from 2015's Marsala, 2016's Rose Quartz and Serenity, 2017's Greenery, 2018's Ultra Violet, and 2019's Living Coral selections.
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