When planning your wedding you might remember the traditional rhyme that goes: ‘ Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a sixpence in her shoe’.
If you are looking for your something blue then we have some ideas for you.
What is the colour blue’s meaning and symbolism at your wedding?
Blue is a very versatile color and it has a lot of symbolic meaning for weddings. Blue symbolizes peace, intelligence, trust, confidence, faithfulness and loyalty.
Some people believe that blue is the most popular wedding color in the U.S.A because it stands for peace and the bride’s purity. In Russian tradition, blue symbolizes happiness and marital bliss.
It is no wonder that brides want to incorporate blue on their wedding day.
The Different Kinds of Blue to Consider for Your Wedding Day Outfit or Decorations
There are many different shades of blue to choose from for your big day. The effects of the colour blue on the human mind are vast and varied, but there are a few main properties that you should be aware of when selecting a blue hue for your wedding.
The two popular blues used in weddings are light blues and dark blues. Light blues provide a feeling of calmness and serenity, whereas dark blues create feelings of power, authority, and even sadness in some cases. When deciding which type you want for your wedding day outfit or decorations, keep in mind the emotions that you wish to convey.
Turquoise-blue is also becoming more and more popular to use in a wedding.
Ideas for incorporating something blue into your wedding day
There are so many great ways that you can use the colour blue in your wedding day.
Blues can be incorporated into your wedding day in a variety of ways. The color is associated with stability and loyalty, which are important qualities when planning a wedding. Blues are also believed to have healing properties and can represent purity and truth.
Some ideas include:
- Flowers
- Buttonholes
- Jewellery
- Wedding shoes
- Underwear
- Blue wedding invitations
- Blue accents or decoration
- Blue on your wedding cake
- Blue bridesmaids dresses
- Blue pocket squares
- Blue car for your wedding transportation
- Blue ribbon on your wedding flowers
And so many more ideas.
