So you’re getting married! Congratulations! Enter the time of wedding planning: countless hours spent flipping through bridal magazines, coming to terms that your budget and wedding Pinterest board aren’t compatible and trying to explain to other women in your life that they cannot have full control over the wedding planning (looking at you mom)! You’ve heard the old rhyme: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” We’re here to assist you with something blue!
Here are 10 DIY blue ideas you can wear on your special day!
1. Blue Glitter Ring
Yes, you are about to get a golden ring symbolizing your eternal love, but you still have nine other fingers and one of them could be carrying your special blue item – this stunning blue glitter ring! Rush over to No. 2 Pencil to see the tutorial!
2. Blue Wedding Bouquet
Perhaps the easiest way to include blue into your wedding is to carry a blue bouquet! Pick out some blue florals in different shades to make it look more lively, then bring it all together with some white and green in there too! Something Turquoise will guide you through every step!
3. Blue Bracelet
Imagine if this mesmerizing blue bracelet could be a part of your wedding day! Well, it can be! Even better, if you’re prone to turning into a bridezilla when you’re running out of time, this project won’t stress you out! Taking Fall For DIY’s word for it, you’ll have it done in just four steps!
4. Blue Earrings
Another subtle yet stunning way to incorporate the blue into your big day! These blue earrings will pair amazingly with your white wedding dress and their sparkly effect will make sure everybody notices them! Find the instructions at eHow!
5. Blue Wedding Garter
Why not let your something blue also be something unique and sexy! Garters have a long wedding tradition, so if you’re a traditional bride, you have to have it! Perhaps you’ll love this one by Something Turquoise so much you won’t want to toss it – in which case, be sure to make two!
6. Blue Choker
This is a flawless pick for the daring brides who wish to push the traditional wedding attires! Wear a blue choker to the altar and decorate it with some (blue) studs for an even bigger impact! Where some people say why? we like to say why not?! See the how-to at Mira La Belle!
7. Blue Gemstone Necklace
These necklaces are perfect because you can make them in different colors and share them with your bridesmaids! Blue for you, of course, and your bridesmaids get to pick a color that will match their dresses! Weddings are a celebration of love, but make yours a celebration of friendship as well! Go to Rock N Roll Bride for the details!
8. Glittery Blue Heels
Forget the red soles when you can have glittery blue ones! Weddings cost a lot of money, so don’t worry about spending a fortune on finding the perfect blue shoes when you can always just DIY your way around it! Restyle. Rejoice. Restore. will show you how to turn your heels into a blue paradise!
9. Blue Hair Bow
If you love hair accessories, look no further! Here’s a blue hair bow to keep your hair in place as you’re walking down the aisle, bringing you good luck at the same time! Transform into a Disney princess for a day; get instructions at Disney Style!
10. Blue Headband
Wear a headband on your wedding day and look like true royalty! This headband by Honestly WTF gives you so much room to express your creativity and include the rhinestones and pearls you actually love! Make sure the majority of them are blue and have fun with it!
Enjoy your happiest day and may you have a blessed marriage!
