Have you heard of the Old English rhyme, “Something Olde, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, A Sixpence in your Shoe.” The belief was having these objects incorporated in a wedding dress, or carried on the day, would bring a good and happy marriage.
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and you may not believe in the old tradtions, but if you did want to add a touch of ‘something blue’ into your wedding day, here are some ideas of how you could incorporate this classic wedding tradition.
A Blue Wedding Dress?
Okay, maybe not a blue wedding dress, but what about bridesmaids dresses? Depending on where you are getting married, your theme and style, you can get so many variations of blue to choose from, including pale blue, powder blue, and navy blue, so you can find the perfect shade to suit your day.
Think outside the box
Just because you want to follow a tradition, doesn’t mean it needs to be on show for everyone to view. This is a subtle, but meaningful way to incorporate your something blue!
Blue Jewellery
Blue jewellery is another way. A simple pair of blue earrings, or a bracelet could be your something blue. Blue sapphire or aquamarine stones are stunning and can be incorporated into a variety of designs.
Blue Shoes
If you’re looking for a subtle way to incorporate something blue into your wedding how about a pair of blue shoes. This is a popular trend among brides who want to add a touch of color to their wedding attire. Whether you choose blue flats, heels, or sandals, your blue shoes will peek out from under your wedding dress and add a fun pop of color to your look.
Blue Florals
Blue Flowers Flowers are a classic element of any wedding, and incorporating blue flowers is a beautiful way to add something blue to your big day. Blue hydrangeas, delphiniums, and cornflowers are popular choices for blue wedding flowers. You can use blue flowers in your bouquet, centerpieces, and other floral arrangements to create a cohesive and beautiful look.
Blue Decor, or on the Cake
Another great way to add something blue is through decor or your cake. You don’t have to wear something Blue as such. Think blue napkins, blue candles or maybe the colour blue on your cake. There are so many ways to incorporate this color into your wedding decor.
You can also incorporate blue into your wedding invitations, signage, and other paper goods to create a cohesive look.
Incorporating something blue into your wedding is a classic tradition that can add a special touch to your big day. There are many ways to incorporate this color into your wedding without the colour taking over your them. Whether you choose a subtle touch of blue or go all-out, choose a ‘something blue’ which will suit you.
What did you do for your something blue?