Are you looking for something blue wedding ideas? Now-a-days there is a lot more than just garters or pinning a piece of blue ribbon to your dress to add a touch of something blue to your wedding. There are fun and creative alternatives to keep that tradition alive.
This tradition comes from an Old English rhyme “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe.” The something blue symbolizing purity, love and fidelity, which was a meant to protect the bride from infertility brought on by a nasty glaze of an Evil Eye.
Explore below for creative possibilities and find a special ‘something blue’ that is in touch with your own style.
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Something Blue Wedding Ideas For The Bride Attire
This light blue vintage style wedding gown is the ultimate ‘something blue’ bridal outfit. Crafted from soft lace bodice and silk-tulle fabric, the dress features a romantic tulle train also using the finest and softest lace and silk-tulle. For the perfect look, complement your wedding perfectly with an elegant light blue mid long tulle veil with a lace trim.
Blue pumps make also for an interesting ‘something blue’ touch for your bridal outfit. This pair of light blue sandals is made of quality vegan leather, and features a 3” heel height for a classy look. After the wedding, dress them down with a pair of jeans.
For many years, the ‘something blue’ item of choice has been the garter. Still a favorite these days, brides now get two garters instead of one. The reason being that one is to throw away to the bachelors, and one is to keep as a memento. The model featured below is quite attractive. Made of lace, the two bridal garters have a romantic blue hue adorned with a drop shaped diamond accent pieces.
Your ‘something blue’ can be what you’ll wear under your dress like this floral lace sheer lingerie set. While keeping with the tradition, this lovely lingerie set will make you feel very pretty. Perfect to consummate the marriage if you know what I mean!
This organza sash features sweet blue flowers on wired stems of crystal, pearl, and seed bead buds bloom. A sash ornate with small details like blue flowers makes for a clever way to add touches of blue to your attire.
Something Blue Wedding Ideas For Jewelry and Hairdo
Tailored and elegant, this vintage-inspired gemstone necklace will nicely complement your bridal outfit. Crafted in 10K white gold, this design showcases a dazzling 6.0mm cushion-cut sky-blue topaz complemented by a duo of sparkling lab-created white sapphires and a trio of petite pavé-set diamond accents in a unique setting making for a precious ‘something blue’.
Add a little ‘something blue’ with this lovely bridal hair comb. The small and delicate flowers are lovely and will add a touch of elegance to your hairdo.
A small bridal hair barrette ornate with blue crystal, pearl, and heart rhinestone makes for an elegant piece to complement your hairstyle.
For a stylish way to add small touches of blue in your hair, use these elegant hair pins. Made by hand with crystals and beads, the hair pins will add refinement to your coiffure.
Something Blue Wedding Accessory Ideas
Hologram ‘I Do’ shoe stickers make for a fun ‘something blue’ bridal idea. The stickers feature and elegant blue script that sparkles and shines.
The foot petals ‘I Do’ tip toes are such a clever ‘something blue’ idea! Insert them in your wedding shoes to give the ball of your feet a break so that you can dance all night!
Your ‘something blue’ could be an ultra-soft blue makeup bag. This quilted velvet makeup bag can even be personalized with an embroidered initial monogram to make it extra special! Not only a great bag to keep your makeup together, but also to carry an emergency kit.
An easy way to incorporate a touch of blue is with your flower bouquet. From a subtle touch of blue amidst your bouquet to an almost all blue bouquet, you’ll have no difficulty having your ‘something blue’. Like this blue jumbo hydrangea flower where you can bunch up a few stems to create a globe shaped bouquet or mixed with other colors such as roses, peonies and orchids for a fluffy cloud arrangement.
For a romantic addition of ‘something blue’, this gorgeous artificial bouquet is crafted from dried flowers with a feminine taffeta ribbon. A dried flower bouquet makes for a heartfelt memento of your big day.
An angel for the bride bouquet charm is an angel with lobster claw clasp; “Something borrowed something blue, a little angel to watch over you. When you walk down the aisle on your wedding day, attach this angel to your bouquet”. This particular ‘something blue’ is very touching.
Commemorate someone special on your wedding day by placing a photo of that love one in this bouquet picture frame charm. Attach the blue rhinestone charm to your bouquet for a sentimental and wonderful way to remember someone closed to your heart.
Elegantly presented in a gift box, this personalized handkerchief is embroidered with the text ‘My Something Blue’ making for a thoughtful idea to carry around on your special day. The white hankie has a simple, scalloped edge and arrives folded in a box.
For the perfect sentimental gift to your best friend, this blue bow hanky has a well-written message for when she will be walking down the aisle. The handkerchief is nicely packaged in a box making for a truly special gift
What a fun way to add ‘something blue’! When comes time to throw your garter, watch for your guests’ reactions when they realize that you have a temporary blue butterfly tattoo on your ankle!
Something Blue For Your Fur-Baby
If you favorite fur-baby will take part of your wedding, this cute pet tutu has to be your ‘something blue’! This fluffy tulle tutu features a matching ribbon that can easily be tied around your pet’s waist and allows you to adjust the tightness. Can you imagine walking down the aisle with your furry friend wearing this blue tutu!
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