Styleboard: Something Blue

As the old saying goes, brides should have something blue at their wedding to encourage good luck. Blue has long been associated with purity and love, so it was very popular in the early 19th century to wear blue wedding dresses. This is a great colour to bring a token of good luck to the wedding proceedings, so why not theme your whole wedding the same way?

(Clockwise from top left) This beautiful dress by Ian Stuart is a stunning pastel blue colour. Named Bronte, after the three sister novelists, it conjures up images of sunny Victorian fields in the English countryside- ideal for a summer wedding. The slim shape works best on slender brides, with a gently flaring skirt in layers graduating into a small but perfectly proportioned train.

These fantastic white lillies and roses are a bargain at £30 from Mrs Boquets. Hand tied into a loosely structured posy, the blue feathers add a bolt of colour that looks brilliant against the fresh white background.

Maisie Fantaisie makes many cakes that are more like works of art. This pale blue three-tiered example is no exception. With delicate little sugar pearls around the base of each tier and decorated with fresh flowers, the white script lettering can be ordered to say anything you like. A perfect way to personalise your day- think of a favourite song lyric or poem to decorate your cake.

This gorgeous blue and white dress is available from Mori Lee and a great choice for bridesmaids of all shapes and sizes. A fantastic sophisticated yet stylish look, this two layered effect looks stunning and sets off a blue colour scheme perfectly. The white bow at the waist is massively fashionable right now, so you can ensure your bridesmaids will look their best.

Finally, you need to finish your look with an incredible pair of shoes. These are from Dune and a fantastic £90 so you can look great without spending a fortune. The royal blue colour is flattering on all complexions and more suited to a cosy Autumn wedding than a hazy Summer one. The peeptoe style always looks lovely and the white stripe gives the shoe a slightly nautical look.