Every bride knows that she is supposed to wear or carry "something blue" on her wedding day. You may be stumped, though, as to just what that lucky blue item should be. Here are some ideas on blue things for the bride.
One of the easiest places to incorporate something blue is in your accessories. Your blue item can be seen or hidden, it is entirely up to you. If you want to show your something blue, then one of the best ideas is to look for bridal jewelry sets that have a few blue Swarovski crystals in them. This can be such a pretty and unexpected accent for your bridal ensemble; if you prefer bridal jewelry sets that are mostly white, simply choose pieces that are created primarily from pearls with just a couple of blue crystals. You will have a classic bridal look with a twist.
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Your wedding shoes can be another place to get your something blue. This works especially well for brides who are planning to wear strappy sandals, because it is only a touch of blue. Brides who are wearing ballgowns will find that their shoes barely show under their full skirts anyway, so it is fine to choose a fun shoe. The best part about wearing blue shoes is that you will be able to use them again after the wedding, unlike some of the more traditional white bridal styles.
If you prefer to keep your something blue under wraps, then think about choosing an item like a blue garter. A lacy white bridal garter can be decorated with a little blue bow, and that is all you need. Some brides also like the idea of wearing sassy blue underwear, which is fine as long as they will not show through your white gown!
You don't have to wear your blue accent, either. It can be something that you carry as part of your bridal ensemble. A beautiful white hankie with your wedding date embroidered in a light blue thread would be one nice idea. You could also think about carrying a small handbag that is made of blue silk, or is white with some blue beading. The handbag is not something that the bride will carry down the aisle, but you do need a place to keep your lipstick and a few mints, so why not make it blue?
Another something blue that you can carry is your bouquet. There are a limited number of flowers that are available in blue, so check with your florist to see if there is an option that will be in bloom around the time of your wedding. Blue hydrangea is one of the most gorgeous blue flowers, and it is available for summer brides. If you cannot find a good choice for a blue flower, an all-white bouquet can be lived up with the addition of a blue satin ribbon. A very wide satin ribbon in a periwinkle or baby blue would be a beautiful way to tie the stems of your bouquet.
Your something blue is one of the areas of the wedding where you can be creative and have fun. Allow your personal style to dictate your choice. Just whatever you do, don't forget about this custom; the color blue is used at weddings to symbolize fidelity.
Ideas For "Something Blue" For the Bride
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