The Sweetest "Something Blue" Ideas From Real Brides

1. Sentimental Touches

   
   Photo by L PHOTOGRAPHIE
   We love the thought behind this "something blue." The bride stitched pieces from her grandmothers' wedding gowns onto a piece of her mother's dress—one of her grandmothers collected pigs while the other collected hearts.
   
   From: A Formal Art Deco Wedding at Peabody Opera House in St. Louis, Missouri
   
   

2. Custom Handkerchief

   
   Photo by Erin Paris Photography
   This couple's Hawaii wedding was full of beautiful details, but one of our favorites was the custom handkerchief that incorporated the bride's "something blue."
   From: A Rustic, Beach Wedding at Sunset Ranch in O'ahu, Hawaii
   

   
   

3. Hidden Charm

   
   Photo by Durling Photography
   As her "something blue," this bride had a Greek Orthodox cross, which her godmother had given her, sewn to her dress.
   
   From: A Formal Greek and Irish Wedding at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club in Grosse Pointe, Michigan
   

   
   

4. Family Heirloom

   
   Photo by Sarah Kate Photography
   This aquamarine cocktail ring belonged to the bride's grandmother—and was used as a "something blue" in several family weddings!
   From: A Timeless White Wedding at The Four Seasons in Dallas, Texas

5. Vintage Hair Clip

   
   Photo by BG Productions Photography and Videography
   Why have one "something blue" when you can have two? This bride donned a blue, jeweled flower clip—that had belonged to her great-grandmother—in her hair, and she finished her look with sweet, light blue, crochet flats.
   From: A Rustic Fall Wedding at Mount Gretha in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
   

   
   

6. Thoughtful Details

   
   Photo by Peach Plum Pear Photography
   In remembrance of her late father, this bride had a piece of his mechanic shirt wrapped around her bouquet.
   From: A Fall Modern Wedding at The Icebox at Crane Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania