MEANING
A calming, refreshing natural tone, evoking the sky and sea. The ‘Something Blue’ in the Victorian-era tradition of Something Old, Something New etc represents good luck, loyalty and fertility. The ‘Bluebird of Happiness’ is another widely accepted symbol of prosperity, good health, confi dence and the renewal of springtime.
VARIATIONS
aqua, baby blue, duck egg blue, powder blue, denim, electric blue, sky blue, indigo, midnight blue, navy, periwinkle, Prussian blue, Royal blue, steel blue, turquoise, ultramarine.
PERFECT FOR ...
a wide range of weddings. Light blue or sky blue particularly suits beach weddings while dark blue or a mix of blue hues sets a more formal tone.
WORK IT ...
into your wedding with blue decorations, bluebird motifs on your stationery, midnight blue bridesmaid dresses or a cake with aqua accents . Or keep it close to you with a blue garter, blue toenail polish, sapphire jewellery or blue underwear.
MATCH WITH
Try blue with grey for understated elegance; aqua with blue/green for a natural, watercolour palette; pale blue and light brown or chocolate for a luxe look; dark blue with white for a nautical twist; dark blue with
silver; or with metallic silver accents.
SIGNATURE DRINK
BLUE LAGOON
15ml Blue Curacao Liqueur
30ml Vodka
Lemonade
Build over ice in a hi-ball glass. Garnish with pineapple and a cherry on a toothpick.
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