BuzzFeed LIFESTYLE WRITER: 10 Subtle Ways To Incorporate Something Blue At Your Wedding

Old, new and borrowed are easy. Blue can be more of a challenge.

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We all know the old requirements of the wedding ensemble, but not every element always goes with the ~vibe~. Whether blue clashes with your color scheme or you're just trying to keep details more personal, sometimes you have to think beyond a pop of the color when you consider where to use it.

In your dress

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If you don't want to go with a blue sash, petticoat or even a blue dress, you can still have the blue on your gown, and nobody has to know. This heart next to your heart can be meaningful, but the sky's the limit—your monogram or wedding date are custom ways to sew blue into your gown.

On your shoes

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Another way to personalize your blue is to have bridesmaids, guests and other important people sign your shoes so they're "secretly" part of your look. Some people go with blue shoes, but you can look back at blue signatures forever.

In your jewelry

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You might want your ring to take center stage on your wedding day, or maybe another statement or sentimental piece of jewelry, but keeping it simple with tiny sapphire studs can add some color while not pulling attention from your overall look. Get the effect with a tiny ring or super thin bracelet as well.

In your hair

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Any hair accessories you might think about wearing will probably coordinate with some detail of the rest of your look or the wedding overall, but a single hint of blue is another way to include blue, and you'd have to do a double take to realize it's there.

Between you and the dress

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Lingerie can be the easiest way to wear blue, and it can be your little secret.

Make it functional

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Subtle can mean something as unexpected as a zipper pull. This method can make hide a functional detail or make its appearance much more intentional.

Holding your bouquet together

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The blue doesn't have to be ON you. If you weren't thinking about how to bind your bouquet before, something blue might be a way to tie everything together (pun intended).

In your bouquet itself

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Like other visible blue details, blue might not jive with the color scheme but hints of it in yours or your bridesmaids' arrangements will keep it light and pretty.

Around your bouquet

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It's normal to have a handkerchief on hand for misty moments. Some blue embroidery, humorous or not, can turn a necessity into a special accessory. After the ceremony it can be passed down or just a nice keepsake.

On your face

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Whether you're going for a full face or a no-makeup look, blue mascara is a very subtle touch. It defines lashes like any other dark color, but in certain lights it's visible. It's a simple, unexpected way to use blue.