25 Ways to Something Blue

Looking for your “Something Blue”? Here are 25 ways to find meaningful objects to fulfill this tradition.

The color blue has been connected to Weddings since ancient times. The blue item symbolizes purity and fidelity. Modern brides can get very creative when it comes to “something blue”. There are plenty of contemporary and trendy, as well as traditional items to choose from.

Enjoy the lovelies below and I'd love to know which is your favorite!

Some bouquets are made to complement a wedding theme while others are specifically meant to be a focal point of your attire. So, choose wisely when incorporating your “something blue” into your bridal bouquet.Blue flowers are so different, yet beautiful. Take some advantage of this fact and make a big statement caring a beautiful blue flower bouquet. / I love this cute blue heart tided to the bouquet. It doesn’t alter the bouquet color palette at all. / The holder may just be a great way to accomplish a perfect something blue. (image by Kristin Vining) / Add sparkle with blue flower jewelry. (image via source) / For the vintage bride nothing better than a blue broach bouquet.

For fashion forward brides headpieces are the way to go blue. Who can forget the famous bird headpiece Carrie Bradshaw wore on her wedding day? (Resources: photo#1, photo#2)

Ah, the bridal clutch. Perfect for holding your make-up, gum, emergency kit and cash. And perfect to give something blue to your wedding attire! Go blue outside of the clutch like the first image or inside of it like image number two.

Ready to go totally out of the box? Choose a blue wedding dress. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for Wedding gowns. And it looks like blue wedding gowns are back. (Images’ sources: dress #1, dress#2). Other options include wearing a blue bolero or a dress with a blue sash.

Shoes are the preferred fashion tactic to go blue of the contemporary bride-to-be. From blue shoes, blue bottoms, blue heels and blue insides to blue shoe accessories like broaches and “I do” shimmery stickers; nowadays there’re so many ways for brides to have “something blue” on their feet… My favorite one… the blue sparkly Louboutins

Any of this pretty shades of blue will look great on your wedding day. I personally like how they look all together. Besides, blue nail polish is one of the hottest fashion trends and  its may favorite "something blue".

Blue jewelry is so pretty! I love the little blue diamond hided on the ring. (Image resource: bracelet, ring, earrings and necklace)

Hide your "something blue" under the dress. (Image 1, Image 2)

Or hided it inside with and custom embroider dress label with the wedding date or just your initials.

A blue detail in the garter it has been the "something blue option" for decades. I love the flower adorned garter, it gives the garter a modern approach. While the classic brides can go wrong with a blue ribbon.

Real Wedding: Los Angeles, California

Sharon and Ivan were married this past December in Los Angeles, in an understated but beautiful affair. To sum up the wedding, event coordinator Krista Cremidan of Nouveau Events said, "Their quiet personalities were reflected in the subdued and beautiful color pallete they chose, made up mainly of light pinks. The reception centerpieces were also simple and elegant bringing, a slight hint of color to the table tops. The reception colors were punched up at the after party where close friends and family mingled under a canopy of strung lights and glowing paper orb shaped lanterns. Tea lights lined the windowsills and added to the loungy laid back, yet hip feel."

Photographer: onelove photography
Event Planner: Nouveau Events
Floral Designer: Vickie's Flowers
Reception Venue: Helms Daylight Studio
Cinema and Video: All Because He Asked
DJ: Shine Entertainment
Ceremony Location: Wilshire United Methodist Church
Makeup Artist: Kelly Zhang Studio
Photo Booth Equipment: DG Events

Real Wedding: Wagner Vineyards, New York

Julie & Sergey's simple blue and white themed vineyard wedding is sweet in every way. The hydrangeas in galvanized buckets at the ceremony are perfection to me, and (even better) they were re-purposed as centerpieces during the cocktail hour. One of Julie's bridesmaids handmade all the paper goods for the wedding - and, see those gorgeous cobalt blue wine bottles below? The couple made their own wine to give away as favors! Thank you to Justin & Mary for sending over all the gorgeous images (you can find more photos from the day on their blog).

Real Wedding: Wilmington, North Carolina

The retro vibe of these images from Scott Piner are so fun, and I love the combination of bright green and blue. The contrasting colors of the menus tucked into the napkins are the perfect decor!

Quick Palette: Teal and Chartreuse

I am so in love with this color palette that I think I just might use it as inspiration for decorating our new house! And to start off, I bought this amazing print from Anna Emilia. She is an incredibly talented artist from Finland...I can hardly wait for it to arrive!

Real Wedding: Temecula, California

You all are going to love Travis and Christina's beautiful California wedding - I think it might be one of my favorites this year! Not only is the wedding gorgeous, but it was sent over from a pair of my favorite photographers, The Youngrens. The couple decided to offset the beautiful rustic setting with gorgeous teal bridesmaids dresses, and honored their venue at The Temecula Creek Inn with wine related favors. The bride's father handmade individual wooden wine bottle stands for each guest - maybe the best favor I've seen in a long time! All of the stationery was handmade, and each table number featured gorgeous calligraphy and flourishes. And I am sure it won't come as a shock but I love the green and white florals, created by the talented Magnolia Flower Shoppe. A huge "thank you" to The Youngrens for sharing their beautiful work! You can see more images from Travis & Christina's wedding on their blog, here and here.