The classic wedding saying goes: "Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue." Today, I'm giving you all the Something Blue ideas and inspiration for incorporating this quintessential color into your wedding! Blue represents purity and love, so I think it's a beautiful addition to your special day. Here are ten clever ways to add blue to your wedding, from subtle and discreet to bright and bold.
Florals
Your bridal bouquet is the perfect opportunity to incorporate subtle pops of blue. Florals like bluebells, hydrangeas, and cornflowers have a natural and subdued blue tint. They pair beautifully with traditional flowers like white roses—you can also use blue ribbon to tie the entire bouquet together.
Perfume
If you don't want the color to overpower your wedding aesthetic, consider using a blue-themed perfume while getting ready. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream, and Prada Infusion d'Amande are irresistibly chic wedding fragrance options.
Jewelry
Jewelry is another subtle yet impactful way to check off your Something Blue. Opt for timeless earrings, rings, bracelets, or necklaces with understated blue tones. Bonus points if your jewelry is vintage or handed down from a loved one, so it can also double as Something Old or Borrowed!
Cake
I love the idea of adding hints of blue to your wedding cake. Blue contrasts nicely against a plain white cake by giving it a delicate pop of color. Keep things fun and lighthearted with a quirky cake topper, or go the romantic route with elegant floral accents.
Groom, Wedding Party, and Guest Outfits
Don't feel like sporting a blue wedding dress? Have the groom, wedding party, or guests wear the color for you! Dark blue and navy suits are a popular wedding trend for guys, offering a modern twist on old-fashioned wedding apparel. You can also dress your wedding party in blue or ask guests to arrive wearing a variation of the color. I actually had my best friends from high school and college dress as my something blue! This color tends to photograph well in all wedding venues too, so you can't go wrong!
Decor
There are SO many fun and unique ways to decorate your wedding space with the color blue! From table settings to guest books, you can get really creative weaving elements of blue throughout your ceremony and reception areas.
Shoes
I'm kind of obsessed with pairing a traditional white wedding dress with blue shoes. A pastel or dusty blue pair of shoes is the perfect finishing touch for your wedding day outfit, or go bold with these Betsy Johnson slingbacks!
Favors
Share the love by making your Something Blue a party favor for guests to bring home. Favors are a sweet gesture to say thanks for attending and commemorate one of the happiest days of your life. Koozies, candles, matchboxes, and mini gift bags are popular favor ideas that you can design in blue.
Stationery
Consider a blue theme for your wedding stationery. To tie in the color without going overboard, create a cohesive blue palette for your invitations and programs. Make sure to order some extra stationery to hold onto for memory's sake!
Furry Friends
Weddings are so fun when the happy couple includes their fur babies, which is also a fantastic way to add hints of blue. I've photographed several weddings where the furry guests are dressed in special blue collars, bowties, or bandanas. Your pup will look so cute and ready for the big day in their blue getup!
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xo, Jessi
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Jessi is a lifestyle documentary photographer based in southern Alabama, serving the Gulf Coast from Mobile, AL to Pensacola, FL, along with the Nashville, Chattanooga, and Atlanta areas. She specializes in couple, wedding, maternity, newborn and family photography, and also enjoys commercial and creative portraiture. Available for travel worldwide. Find out more at www.casaraphoto.com.
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