The old saying, "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue", still has a lot of meaning to modern-day brides. Fun and meaningful traditions such as these are at the heart of wedding history and give ample room for injecting your own personal spin on things. The color blue is a classic in wedding design and easily coordinates with a myriad of other colors. From elegent to bohemian, the options are endless when starting with blue as your foundation.

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The Kentucky Derby may take place over 900 miles away from Vermont, but that doesn't mean there isn't a trophy cups worth of inspiration that we can find in the iconic style of this beloved, southern event. Our state animal is a horse, after all, and Vermont has a strong history in horse racing. Here are some of our favorite Kentucky Derby inspired wedding images that we hope will sweeten your day.