Wedding Garters - Your Something Blue?

Wedding Garters - Your Something Blue?

Wedding garters are regarded by many brides as an essential wedding accessory. Garters were originally used to hold up stockings. Often brides choose a blue garter to represent "something blue". In biblical times the colour blue represented purity and this may be the reason for wearing blue on your wedding day.
The garter is traditionally worn on the right leg. Some brides choose to wear two, one to keep and one to toss. The tradition of the garter toss was revived in the 20th century after the tradition was taken over by the throwing of the bouquet.

Something Blue: Wedding Traditions, Superstitions, and Sayings

Something Blue: Wedding Traditions, Superstitions, and Sayings

Sand ceremonies are a very precious way to signify the union of one person to another. Selecting two colours of sand and pouring them into a vase watching the colours blend into a harmonious unity. Be sure to include the parents of the couple like you would in the unity candles ceremony.

Ideas for Blue Wedding Bouquets

Ideas for Blue Wedding Bouquets

There are few flowers beyond hydrangeas which have a true blue color, but there are some purplish-blue blossoms which come close. Muscari, also known as grape hyacinth, are a lovely addition to a bouquet. They have a rich deep blue color, and resemble little clusters of grapes. Muscari are not generally used as a stand alone flower, but they combine wonderfully with many other varieties of flowers. Their dripping form makes grape hyacinths a beautiful addition to a bouquet of sweet peas for a romantic arrangement.