Bronte & her girls at Rosewood Estate. Photo: Tessa Cox Photography

Nail your ‘something blue’ tradition with these sweet wedding ideas

Cakes // Gifts // Jewellery + Accessories // Styling // Tips + Advice // Wedding Dresses // by QBOctober 3, 2023

Looking for ideas to incorporate the “something blue” tradition into your wedding? We’ve got you covered! Whether it’s through stunning sapphire jewellery, stylish blue shoes, a beautiful blue wedding gown, or a creatively designed blue wedding cake, our curated selection of blue wedding ideas will add an extra touch of luck and charm to your special day.

Get inspired and make your “something blue” truly memorable this season.

Feature image: Bronte & her girls at Rosewood Estate. Photo: Tessa Cox Photography

‘I do’ in blue. ‘Hydrangea’ & ‘Blue Moon’ bridal gowns, Sareh Nouri Bridal — 1. ‘I do’ in blue. ‘Hydrangea’ & ‘Blue Moon’ bridal gowns, Sareh Nouri Bridal

2. The sweetest blue hues from Just Add Flower. Photo: Allume Wedding Photography at Figtree Restaurant

Say it with sapphires. Sapphire & diamond pendant, Clayfield Jewellery — 3. Say it with sapphires. Sapphire & diamond pendant, Clayfield Jewellery

Imagine these powder-blue cuties peeking from under your gown. Australian-made ‘Dove’ velvet heels, Forever Soles. — 4. Imagine these powder-blue cuties peeking from under your gown. Australian-made ‘Dove’ velvet heels, Forever Soles.

Something blue wedding ideas wedding dress — 5. Bridal blue, come through. Soft floral print gives Wendy Makin’s Marilyn its dreamy allure, wendymakin.com

blue wedding cake — 6. Imagine these sweet waves at your coastal celebration. From Sunshine Coast-based Zoë Clark Cakes, zoeclarkcakes.com

Pair your bridesmaids with the prettiest shades. La Lune Ruched Halter Maxi, Shona Joy — 7. Pair your bridesmaids with the prettiest shades. La Lune Ruched Halter Maxi, Shona Joy

Bring modern ocean vibes to the table with custom stationery & creative styling, Cloud Nine Weddings — 8. Bring modern ocean vibes to the table with custom stationery & creative styling, Cloud Nine Weddings

An heirloom beauty, reimagined by Aurupt Jewellers — 9. An heirloom beauty reimagined by Aurupt Jewellers

A moment for the bows. ‘First Kiss’ bridal gown, Sareh Nouri Bridal — 10. A moment for the bows. ‘First Kiss’ bridal gown, Sareh Nouri Bridal

Something blue, right by your side. The ‘Audrey’ gown in Midnight Blue is an elegant option for your mum or mother-in-law. Living Silk — 11. Something blue, right by your side. The ‘Audrey’ gown in Midnight Blue is an elegant option for your mum or mother-in-law. Living Silk

Dip your cake in duck-egg blue. Cake: Milk & Honey Cake Creative. Florals: Pollen Wedding Events — 12. Dip your cake in duck-egg blue. Cake: Milk & Honey Cake Creative. Florals: Pollen Wedding Events

aquamarine ring from Clayfield Jewellers — 13. Vintage vibes meet the fresh appeal of aquamarine in this stunner from Clayfield Jewellery. clayfieldjewellery.com.au

Camellia Blue Pleated Bow Heels — 14. We are hopelessly besotted with the pleated stylings of NY brand Loeffler Randall. Camellia Blue Pleated Bow Heels, loefflerrandall.com

Bring blue to your bouquet styling à la Bud & Willow Floral Design for Lillie & Jayden. Photo: Allumé Wedding Photography at Figtree Restaurant — 15 . Bring blue to your bouquet styling à la Bud & Willow Floral Design for Lillie & Jayden. Photo: Allumé Wedding Photography at Figtree Restaurant

Or how about a hydrangea cloud for your reception styling? Bud & Willow Floral Design for Lillie & Jayden. Photo: Allumé Wedding Photography at Figtree Restaurant — 16. Or how about a hydrangea cloud for your reception table? Bud & Willow Floral Design for Lillie & Jayden. Photo: Allumé Wedding Photography at Figtree Restaurant

17. Catch the light in these absolute stunners. Pear-shaped aquamarine & diamond huggies, Clayfield Jewellery

shona joy blue dress — 18. Bridesmaids in blue (it has a ring to it!). Safira Sleeveless Open Back Midi Dress in Aegean Blue, shonajoy.com.au

blue sling back pumps — 19. You may have to raid the honeymoon budget for these, but just think of the re-wear potential (extra points if your name starts with V). Valentino VLogo Signature Patent Leather Slingback Pumps in Niagara, valentino.com.en-au

blue headband — 20. Handmade in Melbourne, the Grace Alice headband in Pale Blue is a luxe touch for you or your crew, stephaniebrowne.com.au

A romantic statement from Bloom & Bush. Gown: Erin Clare Bridal. Photo: White Parrot Wedding Photography & Film. See this exquisite styled shoot in our current QB issue. — 21. A romantic statement from Bloom & Bush. Gown: Erin Clare Bridal. Photo: White Parrot Wedding Photography & Film. See this exquisite styled shoot in Issue 122

Bouquet blues. Premium silk bouquet ribbon in Steel Blue, The Whole Bride — 22. Bouquet blues. Premium silk bouquet ribbon in Steel Blue, The Whole Bride

Glorious for a luxe beach wedding or sophisticated city soirée. Aquamarine & diamond studs, Clayfield Jewellery — 23. Glorious for a luxe beach wedding or sophisticated city soirée. Aquamarine & diamond studs, Clayfield Jewellery

Toss on a denim jacket and you’re good to go. Bronte & her girls at Rosewood Estate. Photo: Tessa Cox Photography — 24. Toss on a denim jacket and you’re good to go. Bronte & her girls at Rosewood Estate. Photo: Tessa Cox Photography

From wedding prep to honeymoon suitcase, the super comfy ‘Camille’ pyjama set in softly sustainable Tencel will be your lucky charm, Homebodii — 25. From wedding prep to honeymoon suitcase, the super comfy ‘Camille’ pyjama set in softly sustainable Tencel will be your lucky charm, Homebodii

Baby blues on creamy white — pure delight. Milk & Honey Cake Creative topped off this beauty with florals from Twigs Florist. — 26. Baby blues on creamy white — pure delight. Milk & Honey Cake Creative topped off this beauty with florals from Twigs Florist.

27. Nail the look with ‘Wategos’ pastel-blue crème vegan/low-tox polish, Sienna Byron Bay sienna. co

Christie Nicolaides blue earrings — 28. Honeymoon blue for you. The lovely Loren earrings from Brisbane-based jeweller Christie Nicolaides feature blue lace agate and freshwater pearls. christienicolaides.com.au

Come through, cornflower blue. This custom Asscher-cut sapphire has us swooning, Aurupt Jewellers — 29. Come through, cornflower blue. This custom Asscher-cut sapphire has us swooning, Aurupt Jewellers

blue slippers — 30. We’d already zoomed in on these Florence Luxury Velvet Slippers when we discovered you can monogram them — oh happy day! In Eggshell Blue or Navy with free personalisation from Gold Coast-based Homebodii, homebodii.com

31. With a removable ribbon tie and a slender ankle strap, the ‘Honey’ sandal is two blue looks in one, Forever Soles

32. So cute for on-the-day touch-ups or as a gift for your girls. ‘Tumbling Flowers’ velvet cosmetic purse, Kip & Co.