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The Finishing Touches





             Most couples love a bit of tradition on their big day - and what could be more so than

             Old, New, Borrowed and Blue? All this can be incorporated into your accessories to
                               bring those finishing touches to your style.






              Old




         When thinking of
         the ‘old’ part, a piece
         of jewellery, perhaps
         a family heirloom,                         Borrowed
         fits the bill nicely.
         However, maybe
         you want to think                         In the grandest
         about incorporating                       families the family      Blue
         a pair of vintage                         tiaras are often
         lacy gloves into your                     loaned to the bride
         outfit or a beautiful                     on her wedding       Shoes in a delicate
         antique watch could      New              day; but for the     shade of blue, or a
         be just the thing. A                      ordinary mortals     small blue flower
         pocket watch on a                         maybe a friend wore   tucked secretly into
         chain sets off the   This is probably the   something lovely on   your flowers could
         groom’s waistcoat    easiest part; new    their big day which   be fun. If you want
         to perfection.       wedding rings, new   they could lend you?   more of a statement
         A small locket       outfits, new shoes   If you aren’t going   then a sapphire blue
         could be added       - these fit the bill -   for a traditional   necklace would look
         to your headdress    but maybe surprise   veil then perhaps    stunning. For an
         or flowers, where    your loved one       hiring a hat could   unusual take on this
         perhaps only you     by wearing a new     count. You could     tradition consider a
         know it is there.    fragrance too.       also consider loaning   blue embroided bag
         There are many                            some jewellery too.  hung to your wrist -
         innovative ways to                                             this is practical too.
         add ‘old’ to your
         accessories.






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