Blue has been a desired color for weddings for centuries. Blue is so beautiful and it is easily accented and works well with any venue. But to find why blue has held on in the rainbow of wedding colors for so long, we have to look to history.
You have probably heard the rhyme associated with brides, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” This was more than a rhyme during the Victorian era. This was a recipe for a happy marriage that people of the day strongly believed in.
Something old represented something passed down in the bride’s family that signified her family always would be there for her. Something new was an item to represent a new hope and a new life as a wife. Something borrowed was an item loaned from a happily married woman, who passed her happiness and hopes on to the new bride. Something blue was a symbol of a true and faithful union. Blue represented purity and honor.
In ancient Rome, brides wore blue as a statement to their modesty and fidelity. Christian customs also use blue as a sign of purity. Many ancient pictures and statues of the Virgin Mary show her dressed in blue. As time evolved, brides moved toward the white gown for themselves, but in order to have the blessing of history, kept the color blue in their wedding in the form of blue bridesmaids dresses.
Modern blue
The modern blue bridesmaid dresses come in several styles and lengths. A deep and rich blue that is tasteful and lovely, yet softer and more easily worn than black. However, most people dress junior bridesmaids in a pastel shade even if the bridesmaids are wearing navy.
Accessories
Silver, sparkle, and crystals pop with ink blue. This is the color of refined class. However, deep or dark blue is worn well with cream, wine, and gray. While ink blue bridesmaids dresses are elegant, by carefully choosing an accessory color, it can easily fit into any wedding location.
Florals that work
The beautiful thing about blue is you can use a wide array of floral arrangements. Bouquets of simple peach roses are beautiful with blue. A floral arrangement of red and white roses is a classy and elegant addition. Take the flowers to the next level by adding a few blue hydrangeas. There are few flowers that will not pair well with blue.
There is a final line of the “something old, something new” rhyme. The final line reads, “And a sixpence in her shoe.” A sixpence was a coin made in Britain many years ago. It was worth about six cents. The tradition was for a bride to slip a sixpence in her shoe at her wedding and it was to bring her wealth throughout her married life. Whether you believe in folklore or not, add a pop of blue to your wedding and have a beautiful ceremony that is understated and chic.
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