Something blue – ideas for your wedding

by HelenDecember 20, 2010 1

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Photo via The Knot

Something old, something new; something borrowed, something blue. This saying has been a part of weddings since Victorian times, and Kristen, our Zankyou US editor, come up with 8 great ways to incorporate your ‘something blue’ into your bridal look. Take a look!

1. Shoes

Badgley Mischka Randall Pump

Colourful wedding shoes are a major trend and a great way to drive your colour scheme as well as tradition!

2. Nail varnish

Photo by April O'Hare Photography

If you don’t want blue shoes, how about blue toes?

3. Jewellery

Top: Elsa Peretti Color by the Yard bracelet for Tiffany & Co. Bottom left: Aquamarine and Micropave Diamond Earrings in White Gold by Blue Nile. Bottom right: Platinum Sapphire Adorned Trio Diamond Ring by Brilliant Earth.

We love these aquamarine and sapphire pieces from Tiffany & Co., Blue Nile and Brilliant Earth. A piece of jewellery with a blue precious stone can become an heirloom that you pass onto your daughter on her wedding day.

4. Wedding Bouquet

Photo via Wedding Flowers World

Okay, technically you’re not wearing it, but a blue bridal bouquet is with you all day, bringing good luck and looking lovely. Hydrangeas, delphiniums, statice, sea holly and campanulas are great blue-hued choices.

5. Garter

Garter Style 252 by The Garter Girl

A blue garter is a traditional – and less visible – way to incorporate blue.

6. Hair accessories

Left: DTA Custom Veils. Top right: Something Blue Fascinator by Etsy seller luly612. Bottom right: Woodland Principessa Fascinator by Etsy seller Pomp and Plumage.

A pop of blue adorning your updo is lovely and unexpected.

7. As an accent on your wedding gown

Wedding dress by Amsale

A sash, ribbon, or even a blue tulle crinoline peeking out from beneath your dress are all great ways to add a touch of color.

8. A blue wedding dress

Left: Dress by Reem Acra. Right: Photo via The Knot.

If you’re going to go blue, why not go big? Colourful wedding dresses have been a mini-trend for a while now, and we love both the baby blue and smokey slate shades on display here.