10 Amazing Shades for Your Something Blue
Every bride knows Lady Luck is the real MVP of your wedding.
Weddings are gorgeous, heartwarming events, but there is so much that goes into the planning, the details, and the decor… and a lot that can go wrong. From a tipsy maid of honor with a microphone (girl, put that thing DOWN) to wedding crashers or an unwelcome last-minute weather report, there are plenty of snafus we’d all rather not catalog in the wedding album.
This is undoubtedly why good luck rituals remain some of the most popular wedding traditions! While burying a bottle of bourbon may allegedly ensure sunny skies, it won’t do much to safeguard against your groom’s signature college dance moves.
When it comes to courting good luck, we’re sticking to the long-standing poem: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe.”
We love a “something blue” bridal accessory or gift for the bride-to-be as a sweet, thoughtful way to express well wishes, and there are so many creative ways to incorporate something blue into the wedding day. There are also a multitude of gorgeous shades of blue to choose from! Today, we’re diving into all things blue, from rich shades of ocean to delicate dusty blues.
Best Shades of Blue for Your Something Blue Bridal Accessory
Indigo
For a love to withstand the test of time, choose a rich, vibrant indigo shade for your something blue bridal accessory. The use of indigo dates back to 4000B.C., and the global love of this striking color transcends cultures and centuries.
A pair of eye-catching indigo wedding shoes or our Indigo Seabrook Earrings will bring luck and garner compliments on your wedding day as a fun, playful part of your bridal look. $74
Dusty Blue
Few things pair as beautifully with a white wedding as a dusty blue gift for the bride-to-be! This delicate, nostalgic hue makes for a romantic, feminine something blue idea.
This subtle shade of blue shines as an elegant clutch, sophisticated pair of shoes, or elegant hair accessory, and it's a beautiful match for traditional, boho, and vintage-themed nuptials.
Seafoam
Life’s a beach on your wedding day, so choose a refreshing shade of blue like seafoam for your something blue. Seafoam blue features hints of green reminiscent of a tropical shore, making this lovely shade a favorite for bridal accessories at beach weddings, nautical destinations, and for the ocean-loving bride.
Let our in-house calligraphy team personalize a strand of our Oyster Blessing Beads in Seafoam as a thoughtful way to celebrate the newlyweds’ future and wish them well on life’s journey.
Ocean
Celebrate the newlyweds with an ocean of love! Ocean is a distinctive, contemporary shade of blue that is perfect for beach lovers, surfers, or a stylish destination wedding.
Brides love our Ocean Oyster Ring Dish, which is hand-poured right here in our King Street Studio, and this bridal accessory is a striking something blue that reminds the newlyweds that the world is their oyster! From $40
Sapphire
Tell the bride-to-be what a gem she is with a pair of sapphire-inspired earrings as her something blue. Inspired by one of the world’s most beautiful stones, sapphire is a striking, saturated shade of blue that adds a touch of grace and opulence to any bridal look.
This pair of our Rainbow Row Earrings features sapphire hydro quartz pendants with mother of pearl beads for a timeless bridal look, and the Rainbow Row Earrings are available in 8 distinct color combinations so you can select the perfect pair for each bridesmaid. $60
Turquoise
For the less traditional bride who still wants Lady Luck on her side for that loooong walk down the aisle, consider turquoise for her something blue.
Bold and vivid turquoise is a more contemporary shade of blue that’s sure to appeal to the young and young at heart… and it’s said to have calming properties, which certainly couldn’t hurt any pre-wedding jitters! Our turquoise Grit Necklace is a favorite bridal accessory and bridesmaid gift that she’s sure to enjoy long after the wedding day. $40
Azure
Azure is one of the bolder shades of blue, and we are here for it. The rich saturation makes this an unforgettable option for your something blue, and an azure oyster ring dish can be a fun nod to tradition and show-stopping, modern bridal accessory. Pair this striking oyster trinket dish with a pair of our refined Angel Oak Earrings for an heirloom gift for the bride-to-be. From $40
Carolina
Carolina girls are the best in the world, as the song goes, but Carolina blue isn’t far behind. A bit more saturated than dusty blue but more understated than azure or sapphire, Carolina is a beautiful shade of blue for a timeless bridal look.
We love this hue for wedding shoes, a bridal clutch, a decorative sash for your gown, or even an adorable flower girl dress if you’re thinking outside the box for your something blue.
Sky Blue
What better way to ensure that sunny skies lay ahead than by choosing a vibrant shade of sky blue for your traditional something blue bridal accessory.
Though sky blue tends to be a contemporary, statement color, we love its more classic aesthetic of our Decoupage Oyster Jewelry Dish. Give the Decoupage Oyster Jewelry Dish to a bride-to-be as a celebratory good luck token, or give a pair of these handcrafted ring dishes to the couple as a thoughtful wedding present. From $40
Baby Blue
Add some whimsy to your big day by choosing a lovely shade of baby blue. Brighter than Carolina blue and more vivid than dusty blue, baby blue is a favorite for vintage weddings, traditional weddings, and black-tie affairs.
This sweet shade of blue is both nostalgic and feminine, making it a lovely choice for a something blue bridal gift or wedding day accessory.
To really wow your guests, consider a baby blue arrival or departure vehicle as a playful take on the traditional something borrowed and something blue. We can’t think of a more fun way to drive off into the sunset!
Are you searching for the perfect something blue for your wedding? Shop the Grit & Grace Studio Bridal Collection today. You’ll find romantic Decoupage Oyster Ring Dishes, gorgeous Angel Oak Bridal Earrings, and lovely Grit Bridesmaid Bracelets, along with handmade coastal table decor for an elegant beach wedding.
If you’re looking to personalize a gift, connect with our in-house calligraphy team today. It would be our pleasure to add the wedding date, the couples’ names, or a significant phrase or location to our Blessing Beads, Oyster Jewelry Dishes, or Oyster Shell Ornaments.
One Love & Blessings,