The old cliché of, ‘wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue’, is still a wedding day tradition for a lot of modern brides. Wearing blue to your wedding, however, might be hard to fathom, especially if your wedding is themed by a particular colour or feel. Here are some ideas to make wearing blue to your wedding more manageable.
These stunning earrings by Sassi Jewels match the royal engagement ring!
• Wearing blue jewellery: The right piece of jewellery can really make your outfit. Try to find a pair of earrings that have sapphire stones encrusted in them. Sapphire is a rich, deep colour that is subtle and classic.
• Wearing blue makeup: Why not apply some blue eyeliner to your bottom lashes to make them ‘pop’? Try not to make the colour too bold. Subtlety is the key.
• Wearing blue contact lenses: If you have ever wondered what you would look like with blue eyes, try some blue contact lenses. Make sure that you try them before your wedding day so you know exactly what to expect!
Made famous in Sex and the City, these blue Manolo Blahniks could be your 'something blue'.
• Wearing blue nail polish: For a subtle approach, paint your toenails blue. This way, the blue won’t look too overbearing on your fingernails and could really add to the effect of open-toe shoes! Check out the ‘HD Hi-Definition Nail Colour’ range from Sally Hansen.
• Wearing blue shoes: Speaking of feet, a beautiful blue heel would look stunning under your gown. Check out the Christian Louboutin ‘Samira Strass’. It is funky and bright, with a 100mm heel. My favourite though would have to be the Louboutin ‘Margi Diam Strass’ in blue. If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on them, they are to die for!
Wearing a blue fragrance - such as the Thierry Mugler Angel Shooting Star - is a quirky way of upholding tradition.
• Wearing blue fragrances: You have probably already found your signature scent that you wear every day, but for your wedding, try to spice things up. Wearing Dolce and Gabbanas ‘Light Blue’, is a fantastic way of wearing blue to your wedding without having to compromise your planned colour theme.
Wearing blue to your wedding does not have to be a chore. For the traditional bride, embracing this wedding day custom is a fun way to plan your outfit. For the modern bride, wearing blue might not be such a hassle if you consider these simple and effective options!
Did you consider wearing blue to your wedding? If so, how did you incorporate the colour?
