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The wedding table runner has traditionally been a must-have décor item for dressing up a table, whether it's used to cover the midsection of a bare table or added atop a tablecloth to create a rich tableau. In earlier centuries, layering such items was reserved for the wealthy as a sumptuous way to display one's taste. (Downton Abbey, anyone?) As a new bride, you'll enjoy using runners to decorate your table, along with your new serveware, china and glassware. For a wedding, they give an additional pop to the overall wedding design. Table runners may reflect the bride's color scheme to create a coordinated color palette, or in a neutral color, wedding table runners can provide the perfect backdrop for flowers and table settings.

Table runners can help lend a summery vibe to a wedding, as well. A burlap runner is perfect for a rustic wedding, while a floral print runner is divine for a garden wedding, and a shiny table runner ups the ante for a black-tie affair. Whatever your style, we've collected the best table runners from stores such as Etsy, Nordstrom, Macy's and more.

You know the old adage of "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." When it comes to selecting gifts for your wedding registry, the "old" and "borrowed" part may not quite translate. But we're loving the notion of "new" and "blue." Especially since the Pantone Color of the Year is classic blue. Indeed, blue is a very on-trend hue, and it can be found featured on wedding registry must-haves from the kitchen to the bedroom. Check out our picks for the top "something blue" gifts to add to your registry. We were sure to hit a variety of price points and include items from travel necessities to bathroom essentials and home decor. Come your wedding day, you'll be praying to receive all of these beautiful blue gifts from retailers like Pottery Barn, West Elm, Macy's, and more.