39 Something Blue Ideas Perfect for Every Type of Wedding

One of the easiest ways to incorporate the color blue into the bride’s wardrobe is to wrap her bouquet in blue ribbon or fabric. This idea is perfect for couples who don’t plan to incorporate blue into their wider wedding color palette, because it can be as subtle or as bold as you’d like.

An even more subtle — and sweetly personal — take on the last idea is to wrap your bouquet in a white cloth or ribbon featuring a monogram of your initials embroidered in a beautiful shade of blue.

Your wedding jewelry is another nice place where you can work in shades of blue. Whether you like something in rich azure shades rich like sapphire and lapis lazuli or prefer something more ethereal like aquamarine, there are plenty of beautiful blue jewelry options that you can pair with your wedding dress.

If you know the waterworks will be flowing as you say your vows, have your officiant or one of your bridesmaids have a handkerchief featuring custom blue embroidery at the ready for you to dab the happy tears away.

Brides first began to wear blue on their big days by slipping on a blue garter underneath their wedding gowns. Whether you plan to do a garter toss or not, this can be a fun way to partake in the tradition.

If you like the idea of actually wearing your something blue, swapping out traditional nude or white heels for a pair of blue shoes is a cute way to incorporate the shade. Some bridal shoes also come complete with a blue sole, which can be another, more subtle way to nod to the tradition.

Tradition dictates that a bride should wear something blue on her wedding day, but it doesn’t say that you have to wear it all day. So opting to wear something blue while you’re getting ready — like a blue velvet robe or set of blue pajamas — can be a fun way to work the shade into the wedding festivities. (It’s also a great idea to get your bridesmaids involved with this by giving them all matching pairs of blue loungewear to get ready in!)

Don’t feel like you have to stick to a palette of pinky nudes for your wedding mani/pedi! This can be a super fun place to nod to the something blue tradition, whether you choose to keep your manicure more muted and wear blue on your toes, or work with your nail tech to incorporate subtle pops of blue nail art on your hands.

While you won’t need to have a clutch on you at all times during the wedding, choosing one in a shade of blue so pale it almost looks white can be an easy way to add something blue to your outfit.

Get the groom involved in the something blue tradition by pairing a tie or pocket square in the shade with his suit. This idea also works well for your groomsmen!

Having the groom or your groomsmen swap out typical black or gray suits for something blue is a great way to work the tradition into your big day. A deep navy is perfect for more formal weddings (or if you want something that reads just as sophisticated as classic black), while lighter blue shades are perfect for summer weddings and grooms who aren’t afraid to play with color.

Cufflinks are a nice way for grooms to add a bit of personal style to even the most buttoned-up wedding-day outfits. Going for a pair that feature blue details — like sapphire stones or cobalt-blue enamel work — is a great way to nod to the something blue tradition.

Skip boring black dress socks in favor of something blue! Again, a dark navy sock will read just as classic as black socks, while a lighter or brighter shade of blue can add a fun pop of color to a groom’s outfit.

Giving the groom a watch to wear as he says his vows is a classic wedding present. So why not combine two traditions by giving him a watch with a blue face that he’ll treasure for years to come?

Day-of stationery essentials like programs, place cards, and menu cards are all offer plenty of opportunities to incorporate blue details into your wedding, even if blue isn’t in your main color palette. Minted offers a huge selection of program, place card, and menu cards in matching designs to keep things feeling sophisticated and cohesive.

Wax seals don’t have to be reserved just for your invitation suite! Decorating day-of stationery with blue wax seals is a beautiful way to make everything from your programs to escort cards feel like a keepsake.

In addition to incorporating blue accents into day-of stationery that will be passed out to guests, you can also work the shade into wedding signs that will help guests navigate to the ceremony site or table numbers to help them find their seat at the reception.

While most couples opt to incorporate the something blue tradition on their actual wedding day, you don’t have to limit yourself to using the shade only on the day of! We love the idea of incorporating something blue into your wedding invitation suite, especially if you plan on making a shade of blue one of the main components of your wedding color scheme.

One of the best ways to incorporate something blue into your wedding decor is through your florals. Work with your florist to choose the right blue blooms to fit your wedding aesthetic — think hydrangeas for beach weddings with a classic twist, forget-me-nots for sweet spring ceremonies, and thistle for more rustic celebrations.

Incorporating colorful taper candles into tablescapes is one of our favorite recent wedding decor trends — and a perfect place to add something blue to your decor.

You can never go wrong with swapping out basic black or white paper cocktail napkins for something more fun. This is a great place to work something blue into your wedding decor, whether you opt for napkins in preppy cornflower, a moody midnight, or with a custom blue crest.

If your budget allows, you could take that same idea and kick it up a notch by swapping out standard-issue white dinner napkins for ones that feature custom blue embroidery. If you go this route, be sure to think about how to incorporate napkins into your palace setting designs to make sure the embroidery is front and center.

Tablecloths or runners are a great way to incorporate something blue into your reception space. If you choose to go this route, we recommend making blue a core part of your overall wedding color palette, and picking linens in a shade of blue that complements the other details you’ll have in the reception space such as florals and flatware.

For a super-subtle way to incorporate blue into your reception ceremony, look for low-profile table number or place card holders in a muted blue shade.

Swapping out classic crystal for colorful drinkware is another fun opportunity to work blue into your reception space. Work with your rental company to source blue glasses for water and wine, or invest in a special set of blue wine glasses for the head or sweetheart table.

If you don’t love blue blooms, you can still work the shade into your flower arrangements by putting them into blue vases. Work with your florist or rental company to source vases in your preferred hue for the majority of your tables, and then invest in a few special vases with blue accents to use as statement pieces at areas like the bar, dessert table, or sweetheart table.

Small, practical, and easily personalizable, matchbooks tick every box for the ideal wedding favor. We love the idea of using these as your something blue and including one with each place setting.

If you’re opting to send your guests home with a more traditional wedding favor like a mini bottle of bubbly, packet of seeds, or candy, use your favor tag of favor box as an opportunity to squeeze in something blue.

Bridesmaids are meant to provide the support you need to send you off into your happily ever after, so why not make them your something blue? Designate just your maid of honor to wear blue, dress them all in the same shade, or let them pick from a few different blue tones to find one that suits their features best — there’s an option that fits every wedding style.

You can also use your flower girls and ring bearers as an opportunity to incorporate something blue into your ceremony. Swap out traditional white flower girl dresses for blue ones, or find a style that features a sweet blue sash. Outfit the ring bearer in a tiny blue suit or give him a blue ring pillow to hold as he walks down the aisle.

If you plan to read your own vows, investing in vow books for you and your spouse-to-be to read from is a beautiful way to keep your thoughts organized. Matching blue vow books that nod to the something blue tradition are the perfect sentimental and sweet detail to add to your ceremony.

From curating the perfect flat lay to helping your ring bearer safely transport your rings to the ceremony, ring boxes are one of those small details that can’t be skipped. We love the idea of using them to be your something blue by going for a classic navy or dusty blue velvet ring box.

Stock the bar or after-dinner coffee station with fun blue stir sticks for a small way to pay homage to the something blue tradition.

If you’re going for a whimsical, vintage-inspired, or rustic feel with your wedding, incorporating some pressed blue flowers into your decor alongside the fresh blue blooms in your bouquets and centerpieces is a beautiful idea. Use them to DIY eye-catching table numbers, glue them into the pages of your guest book, use them to make escort cards feel extra special — the opportunities are endless.

Adding a “Something Blue” cocktail to your bar menu can be a great way to weave the tradition into your big day, even if you don’t love the idea of blue decor details. Work with your bartender to create a blue cocktail based on your taste preferences, and be sure to ask your photographer to get a few shots of your guests enjoying them!

It’s always a good idea to have shawls or blankets on hand if you know temperatures will drop as the party ramps up. While you can’t go wrong with buying wraps in neutral colors for guests to use, we love the idea of using this as another way to layer in something blue.

There are tons of fun ways to incorporate blue accents into your wedding cake — going for a cake topper that spells out your last name in your favorite shade of blue or asking your baker to add in a few blue blooms are a few of our favorites.

Whether part of a larger dessert table or something you're sending home with guests as a favor, blue wedding cookies are a super fun (and delicious) way to sprinkle in a little something blue on your big day.

The something blue tradition is all about helping the couple build a beautiful marriage, which is why we think the idea of having a blue car drive you and your new spouse into your happily-ever-after is so sweet.