If there is one colour pairing we cannot stop saving right now, it is sky blue and maroon. It is a little unexpected, a little romantic and it feels so fresh for a summer wedding here in New Zealand. Soft powder blue does the calming, deep cherry red brings the drama, and together they land somewhere between old world glamour and something really modern. Think velvet, ribbon, polished silver and a lot of flowers. Here is how we would bring it to life.
The Sky Blue and Maroon Palette
The palette itself is easy to work with once you know your two hero shades. Nantucket Breeze is that dreamy, frosting soft blue, and Syrah is a rich wine red that looks incredible by candlelight. We love adding an ivory base so the colours have room to breathe, then finishing with a touch of polished silver for that slightly vintage, collected feel. Keep the blue for your big surfaces like linen, drapes and candles, and let the maroon pop through your flowers, ribbon and signage.
Sky Blue and Maroon Wedding Flowers
This is where you can go big. Masses of red hydrangea and hanging amaranthus cascading over pale blue velvet is the moment everyone will be photographing. For something a bit more playful, long stem red roses tied with skinny blue ribbon look so good on a simple white plinth at your entry or bar. And if you want both colours in one arrangement, blue hydrangea mixed with burgundy anthurium and red roses is stunning running up a ceremony arbour or lining your aisle.
Furniture and Marquee Hire to Match
For the reception, we would set our Serpentine Dining Tables in a long winding layout just like this one, dressed in deep blue linen so the red florals really sing. Our Victoria Ghost Chairs keep the room feeling light and modern, or go with our Walnut Bentwood Chairs for a warmer, more classic look. Our Square Plinths are perfect for those statement floral pieces, and our Large Sign Frame makes a beautiful home for a maroon seating chart as guests arrive. Under one of our Clear Marquees with draping and Sphere Pendant Lights glowing overhead, this palette feels so soft and dreamy once the sun goes down.
The Finishing Details
The little details are what make this palette feel so special. Tall blue taper candles in mismatched silver candlesticks, each tied with a red satin bow, are such an easy win down the middle of a long table. Add silver coupes piled with cherries and grapes, velvet ribbon trailing off the table edge and a few polished silver moments here and there, and it all comes together. It is romantic, a little bit unexpected, and exactly why we love it.
If sky blue and maroon has stolen your heart too, we would love to help you bring it to life. Book a free consultation call with Lucy, or add your favourite pieces to your wishlist on our website for an instant quote. Hire, done better.
Images sourced from Pinterest for inspiration.