Lela Rose- A Little Something Extra

Oh Lela Rose how we love her so...and now we have more reasons to love her! Not only does she design glamorous, ethereal and simply elegant wedding gowns but she also provides unique and interesting ways to remind brides of their special day. For example, brides can have their wedding date embroidered on the inside of their Lela Rose gown in blue thread, doubling as a sentimental piece and also their something blue! Or brides can get a sketch of their gown signed by Lela Rose herself (!), how fun would it be to hang that in your closet and be reminded everyday of how beautiful you felt in your wedding gown!

We are headed to New York Bridal Market this weekend and can't wait to see Lela Rose's new collection, we know we will want to buy every dress and wear them around the shop instead of our work clothes.

Sneak Peak of Lela Rose's new collection via Brides and courtesy of Lela Rose

Something Blue: Shoes

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a six pence in her shoe. Almost all brides have heard this old Victorian good luck wedding custom and most brides try to incorporate it into their wedding day. There are a lot of ideas floating around as to why blue was integrated into this rhyme but I like the thought, that in ancient times the color blue was a sign of faithfulness and loyalty; two traits I believe a bride wants to exude on her wedding day. Here is an idea on how to incorporate this lucky color in your wedding:

Shoes: More and more brides are starting to opt for shoes that do not match the color of their dress, so why not go for blue. With each step you take down the aisle, this lucky color will peek out from beneath your gown!

Something Blue: Nail Polish

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a six pence in her shoe. Almost all brides have heard this old Victorian good luck wedding custom and most brides try to incorporate it into their wedding day. There are a lot of ideas floating around as to why blue was integrated into this rhyme but I like the thought, that in ancient times the color blue was a sign of faithfulness and loyalty; two traits I believe a bride wants to exude on her wedding day. Here is an idea on how to incorporate this lucky color in your wedding:

Nail Polish: Nail polish, whether on fingernails or toenails is a great subtle way to incorporate the color blue. Add to that blue manicures and pedicures are proving to be quite trendy as of late, making you a lucky and stylish bride. Amp up the blue by asking your bridesmaids to follow suit.

Something Blue: Bouquet

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a six pence in her shoe. Almost all brides have heard this old Victorian good luck wedding custom and most brides try to incorporate it into their wedding day. There are a lot of ideas floating around as to why blue was integrated into this rhyme but I like the thought, that in ancient times the color blue was a sign of faithfulness and loyalty; two traits I believe a bride wants to exude on her wedding day. Here is an idea on how to incorporate this lucky color in your wedding:
Bouquet: Some of my favorite flowers for wedding bouquets (and in general) are hydrangeas, especially when they're blue! Granted as this touch of blue is a little more front and center you'll want to make sure that it complements the rest of your color palette. To add even more blue as your florist to wrap a blue ribbon around the stem of your bouquet.

Something Blue: Petticoat

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a six pence in her shoe. Almost all brides have heard this old Victorian good luck wedding custom and most brides try to incorporate it into their wedding day. There are a lot of ideas floating around as to why blue was integrated into this rhyme but I like the thought, that in ancient times the color blue was a sign of faithfulness and loyalty; two traits I believe a bride wants to exude on her wedding day. Here is an idea on how to incorporate this lucky color in your wedding:

Petticoat: The word petticoat never fails to make me think of the red petticoat Rhett buys for Mammy in Gone with the Wind. Take a page out of Mammy's book by wearing a blue petticoat under your dress as opposed to the traditional white. With each rustling step you take down the aisle, only you will know that it is made by a petticoat in the lucky color blue.

Something Blue: Lingerie

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a six pence in her shoe. Almost all brides have heard this old Victorian good luck wedding custom and most brides try to incorporate it into their wedding day. There are a lot of ideas floating around as to why blue was integrated into this rhyme but I like the thought that in ancient times the color blue was a sign of faithfulness and loyalty; two traits I believe a bride wants to exude on her wedding day. Here is an idea on how to incorporate this lucky color in your wedding:

Lingerie: Who says that your wedding day lingerie has to be white? Shake things up a bit and incorporate the something blue tradition with blue undergarments. Be sure to choose a pale blue to avoid any problems with the blue showing through your gown.

Something Blue: Shoe Crystals

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a six pence in her shoe. Almost all brides have heard this old Victorian good luck wedding custom and most brides try to incorporate it into their wedding day. There are a lot of ideas floating around as to why blue was integrated into this rhyme but I like the thought, that in ancient times the color blue was a sign of faithfulness and loyalty; two traits I believe a bride wants to exude on her wedding day. Here is an idea on how to incorporate this lucky color in your wedding:

Shoe Crystals: If blue footwear is a little too bold for you, you can still put some blue in your step with shoe crystals. Simply pick up some small crystals at the craft store and you will be able to add a personalized something blue to your shoe in moments!