20 Something Blue Ideas for the Modern Bride

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue… we all know the rhyme from English folklore, and whether or not you’re superstitious about bringing good luck, I think it’s a sweet tradition to observe on your wedding day. In the past, the ‘something blue’ was often a garter or a handkerchief, or embroidery in the bride’s dress, but while those are still lovely ideas, I thought I would round up 20 slightly different ways that the modern bride could incorporate this part of the tradition. From going all-out with a blue wedding gown (they’re gorgeous, why not!) to little details you can add to your design and decor (even if blue isn’t your main theme colour), each one of these ideas is classy and fabulous.

1. Blue bouquet ribbons
Image credit: Megan Welker Photography/Lux Events And Design/Paradise Florist via Style Me Pretty

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2. Blue wedding gown
Image credit: Christine Meintjes/Rosenworth via The Pretty Blog

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3. Blue engagement ring
Image credit: Christie Graham Photography/Anne Sportun/Kiss And Makeup/Best Day Ever Creative Events/Reem Acra via Mountainside Bride

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4. Blue manicure
Image credit: Rachel Solomon/Thee Wedding & Event Warehouse via Phoenix Bride and Groom

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5. Blue jewellery
Image credit: As Sweet As Images/Enzoani on SouthBound Bride

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6. Blue wraps and cover-ups
Image credits: Lorenzo Agius via Green Wedding Shoes (left) | Donna Morgan via Colin Cowie Weddings (right)

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7. Blue signature cocktails
Image credit: Jeff Brummett Visuals/Grit + Gold on SouthBound Bride

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8. Blue wedding shoes
Image credit: Jamie Mercurio Photography via Glamour and Grace

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9. Blue wedding cake
Image credit: Connie Whitlock Photography/Megan Joy Cakes via Rocky Mountain Bride

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10. Blue getaway car
Image credit: Leanne Love/Weddings by Sue via SouthBound Bride

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11. Blue charm for dress or bouquet (DIY)
Image credit: Something Turquoise/Mike Carreiro Photography via Something Turquoise

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12. Blue bridesmaid dresses
Image credit: Danielle Poff Photography/Adornments Flowers & Finery/Coast via Green Wedding Shoes

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13. Blue suit
Image credit: Laura Jansen/Shadows on SouthBound Bride

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14. Blue boutonnieres
Image credit: Sarah Hannam/Vervain via B.Loved

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15. Blue flowers in your bouquet
Image credit:  Kristen Lynne Photography/Calabash Florist via The Bride Link

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16. Blue sash
Image credit: Jennifer Blair Photography/Amber Veatch Designs/Annette at Chaviano Couture via Grey Likes Weddings

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17. Blue flowergirl dresses and accessories
Image credit: byron loves fawn/white rabbit projects via Swooned

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18. Blue ribbon
Image credit: James Moes/Nirav Patel/White by Vera Wang via Style Me Pretty

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19. Blue stationery
Image credit: Leandri Kers Photography / Garniche Studio/Seven Swans on SouthBound Bride

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20. Blue bridal lingerie
Image credit: Je T’aime/Oui Bikini Set via BHLDN

TOP IMAGE: Dearheart Photos/River Island on SouthBound Bride

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20 Ideas for Something Blue at Your Wedding