Weddings are about tradition, but these days many of the old traditions have filtered out. One that does remain however, is the old saying Something old, Something new, Something borrowed, Something blue. I think most brides will try their best to keep this one, with lots choosing to wear a pretty garter that features a little blue ribbon. If you want to give blue a bigger spotlight on your wedding day, we’ve been looking at how to incorporate this age old tradition into your wedding in a modern way.
1. Flowers
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Yes, there really are blue flowers out there! We normally think of pink, purple, yellow or red flowers, but blue floral arrangements are simply stunning, don’t you think? Add a touch of blue velvet or grosgrain ribbon to your bouquet and really carry blue on your big day.
2. Shoes
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Not your typical ivory satin bridal shoes, but who says there are rules to stick to?! We love love love blue shoes around these parts and think every bride should wear them!
3. Belt
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Belts are really big news right now, so why not go for the double and make your bridal belt pop with a hue of blue!
Or what about…
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A blue dress!! If you’re brave enough we adore this look!
Pretty blue knickers with your new name on, The Mrs. knickers from BHLDN.
Sew a little blue heart discreetly into your dress. This bride used fabric from her dads old shirt! Image from Lovely Wedding Day.
Something you will treasure forever, a pair of bridal earrings with a blue stone, so gorgeous. Blue jewelled teardrop earrings from CJ Rose Boutique on Etsy.
Make sure your groom knows which finger to put your ring on with a little blue heart as a pointer! Practical, keeping with tradition and pretty, win! Image Before The I Do’s via The Knot.
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A blue underskirt! Love this idea, so fun!
How will be adding blue to your wedding day? Let us know with a comment below.
