We all love wedding traditions and some have stood the test of time including the Something Borrowed, Something Blueđ
Blue has been connected to weddings for centuries from the old English tradition of Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue.
Sometimes the blue element can be a family tradition.
It could be an embroidered handkerchiefđŠ you are presented with before your wedding that has been passed down from previous family weddings.
If you don’t have a family tradition then now is the time to think about your Something Borrowed and Something Blue to bring you good luck on your wedding day.
Quite often blue is included in the bride’s garter.
If you don’t really want to do cheesy traditions there are so many beautiful ideas, so we are sharing the best ones we have seen with you. A gorgeous soft blue velvet ring box for your wedding photographs. Tying your bouquet with a silver-blue silk ribbon.
Wearing blue shoes and I love these ones from one of myđ2022 LGTQ couples- Buy some gorgeous blue kimonos for your bridal getting-ready party from Etsy. Add in some blue florals into your wedding design for a summer wedding.
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Well, if we haven’t met- then Hi, Iâm Schuggie, and I run the multi-award-winning Schuggies-Ceilidhs (itâs pronounced ShUUg- eee s â Kay-Laes btwđ). Iâve been hosting wedding ceilidhs since 2012, and that means I’ve experienced well over 150 in all sorts of themes and venues. This includes epic old, borrowed and blue over the years.
So don’t dismiss these hints, tips and hacks totally out of turn.
There is no rule to say the blue has to be on the person, this blue stationery created by …. is perfect to add something blue to your special day. Get your handsome groom and his party looking super smart with these blue suits/bowties/ties/socks, etc Blue cocktails, who would have thought of this, we love this blue margarita/pina colada, etc whipped up by Peggy Sueâs mobile bar đž
Incorporate the blue into your tables, blue glassware, candles or napkins are a beautiful colour to combine into your wedding if this is your colour palette. Add a touch of blue to your wedding cake, we love this one created by Red Velvet Bakery.
Take time to also consider something borrowed, small sentiments like these make such a difference to your wedding day. Get creative and chat with your family about what made their wedding day special, it could be a piece of jewellery or even a flower they loved or a very special old key đïž Â Or just splash some paint!
It doesn’t have to be a physical thing, a borrowed memory is beautiful. There are not many times in your life you will be bringing all the generations together to celebrate with you, your borrowed doesn’t have to be pristine or perfect, in fact far from it. A piece of lace from your grandmother’s wedding gown or hipflask for the groom that belonged to his grandfather.
Maybe a quaich your parents used to celebrate when you were born, or champagne glassesđ„ from the family home to toast your guests during dinner. There are so many sentiments you can include in your wedding day so do take the time to step outside of the planning and really make your wedding day a day to remember. Even an old summer hat from Auntie Meg that will bring a smile to those in the knowđ
MORE ABOUT SCHUGGIE
Once you have something old, and something new sorted out then you’ll be looking for fun, unique entertainment at your wedding. Are you cringing at the thought of a disco?
Iâm the perfect solution! Iâm a multi-award-winning Ceilidh-Caller based in the East Midlands. I specialise in providing high-quality authentic Scottish style (well I am from Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland) ceilidhs with a contemporary twist. I’ve been involved in the wedding industry since 2012, so that’s a shedload of weddings.
I know how to make sure everyone has a great time.
You can put your trust in me to provide everything from a Ceilidh DJ set with dance instructions right the way through to a bouncing live music ceilidh band more!
The talented musical bandits I work with are skilled at playing traditional Scottish instruments like bagpipes, as well as fiddle, drums, accordion, guitar and keyboards and modern ones like electric guitar and bass.
Want to do some more research, read my blog How Much Does A Ceilidh Band Cost?
I havenât even mentioned how great a ceilidh is as a first dance, you can read more about that in this Blog- Ceilidhs Dance- Your First Dance Alternative.
Then if youâre interested in learning more contact me today! Click here to book a chat about your ceilidh partyđ”
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Shouldnât planning the rest of your wedding be this easy?
