Hey, loves: today we’re talking about modern something blue ideas to fulfill the old adage something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue (and a sixpence for your shoe). According to tradition, if the bride has something old (like her mother’s veil), something new (like her dress), something borrowed (like her mother’s gorgeous circa 1970’s clutch purse), and something blue (like any of these modern finds), it is considered good luck for a happy marriage.
If you have a sixpence in your shoe (the final part of the equation), history dictates you will win the lottery! Okay, maybe not, but apparently you get even more good luck if you have a sixpence, so you might as well throw it in. (Get one here, it’s really cheap!)
I’m sure we’ll help you with the something old, something new, and something borrowed in a bit, but today we have our sights set on something blue — specifically, modern something blue ideas.
Some of the classic something blue finds have been done dozens of times, so we sought out something new. Something fresh. Something fun and fashionable! And here they are! We’ve compiled this comprehensive list of eighteen modern ideas for something blue to prove this something blue adage is definitely not old-fashioned. This trend is here to stay!
Which of these modern ideas for something blue is your favorite?
Modern Something Blue Ideas
When I started searching for modern something blue ideas, I couldn’t believe how many there were! From temporary tattoos, light blue flats, a stunning clutch, and even shoe decals, there’s definitely a little something here for everyone. I can’t get over the gorgeous jewelry pieces we’ve found. Enjoy!
1. This Caviar beaded bracelet in turquoise
All of these beaded bracelets from LAGOS are pure perfection.
This particular bracelet is my favorite as a modern something blue pick for the bride:
2. This handmade brooch bouquet with aqua accents
You can carry it down the aisle and keep it forever! By The Ritzy Rose.
4. This Something Blue perfume
Spritz it on before the ceremony and we say it totally counts as something blue. You’ll love to have a fragrance to remind you of your wedding day and this one smells heavenly. By Oscar de la Renta.
5. This ring in aquamarine
The price of this? Only $25! And it’s so stunning! By Capsul Jewelry.
And this matching cuff bracelet from here:
6. This “I Do” temporary tattoo
Sweet. Simple. By YourHappilyEverAfter.
If you want something big and bold, this Delft blue style tattoo is trending right now by Tattoorary:
7. These modern something blue clutches with cobalt blue flower
Perfection. One of the prettiest modern something blue ideas in this list! By eclu.
8. This feathery and modern something blue garter
The only garter that made our modern something blue list because it’s so incredibly stylish. It’s not like the dozens of something blue garters you’ve seen done before! By Tessa Kim.
9. This monogrammed bridal handkerchief in blue thread
A modern twist on a classic bridal item: the handkerchief! Wrap this around your bouquet as a stylish bouquet wrap that has your brand new monogram on it. A great gift for the bride! By Southern Ever After.
10. This cute undergarment
Ooh la la! No one has to see it for it to totally count as something blue. ;) By Bon Bon Eva.
11. These blue stud earrings or bangle bracelet
The list would not be complete without these beauties. What a stunning pair of earrings! By Kate Spade.
Also loving this charming something blue bangle bracelet by KateSpade.
12. These amazing blue heels
I adore these. I spotted them at Badgley Mischka. Heart eyes for days. I love the rhinestone strap!
And these, too, from here.
Check out the back! If this doesn’t scream modern something blue, then I don’t know what does.
They’re apparently super comfortable to wear, too. You may remember a similar pair from here: 34 Most Comfortable Wedding Shoes Ever.
13. These something blue shoe decals
Transform your favorite wedding shoes into your something blue with these affordable decals. By Unik Occasions.
14. This modern something blue hair comb
Another fab find from Tessa Kim. Photos by Deyla Huss.
Or these modern something blue ideas — quartz hair pins!
15. This MAYA statement ring
By LAGOS.
16. This something blue bouquet wrap
It adds an unexpected pop of blue! By SilverLiningStamping.
17. These stylish bridal flats in blue
These are the cutest in light blue! By Kaileep.
18. These something blue shoe clips
Add a little something blue to your shoes with these rhinestone shoe clips. They’re so beautiful! By LuLu Splendor.
19. This “I Do” Anklet
So petite! By Tatishotties.
20. This blue denim jacket
Personalized for the bride! One of my favorite modern something blue ideas ever. See it at TheMisstoMrsShop.
21. This long turquoise necklace
A stylish layering piece for the bride on the wedding day — and beyond! By Liora Jewelry.
22. This turquoise choker necklace
This is one of my favorite modern something blue ideas: a turquoise choker-style necklace. I want this for everyday wear! So cute. By Whiteluck Workshop.
23. Blue pashmina wrap
And last but not least… a beautiful blue pashmina wrap! By Cindy & Wendy.
Ah, I love them all! To find out more about any of the products shown, click on its image above or the link under the photo.
I wish I knew of these modern something blue ideas while planning my own wedding!
P.S. Want something super easy? Use this as something blue! :)
Happy Planning!
xo
Emma
2 comments
Perfect for brides who are looking for “something blue”. Amazing finds and they all look amazing!
Everything here looks amazing! And everything’s perfect for that “something blue”!
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