I've been busy lately locking down our photographer and DJ... not to mention negotiating the rates for our room block at the hotel, planning our engagement session, save-the-dates.... the list goes on. Since it's a rainy day here in LA today, let's talk about "something blue." Did you know the next line in the famous poem is

Something old, something new Something borrowed, something blue And a silver sixpence in her shoe.

I was curious about the origin of this tradition and thanks to a quick & easy google search I learned that blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. "In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity."

I'm not sure if I'm going to pick shoes or accessories to play out this tradition, but I do know that I will participate ;-)

Here are some of the images I was inspired by: