Something old, something new...
May 14th 2008 10:38
"Something old, something new,
Something borrowed, something blue.
And a lucky sixpence in your shoe."
Traditionally, a bride should wear or carry one of each on her wedding day. What does each one symbolize?
Something old: The bride's continuing bond with her past. Ideas: heirloom jewelry, her mother's wedding gown, grandmother's lace, your engagement ring, a family bible.
Something new: Optimism and hope for the new life ahead. Ideas: wedding rings, gloves, handkerchief, shoes, gown.
Something borrowed: Any item lent by a happily married friend or family member so the good luck rubs off on the bride; also means that the bride can depend on her friends and family whenever she needs them. Ideas: jewelry, bag, veil, lipstick, shawl. Don't forget to say thank you!
Something blue: Back then, the color blue stood for fidelity, love, purity. Ideas: garter, flowers, lingerie, blue stones (turquoise, topaz, sapphires, etc.), blue eyeshadow.
Lucky sixpence in your shoe: Wealth for the future. Ideas: A coin from your own currency.
While your marriage is what you make it to be, it doesn't hurt to have a little fun with these charming traditions. Have fun choosing the items for each "something"!
Image by: papaleguas
Something borrowed, something blue.
And a lucky sixpence in your shoe."
Traditionally, a bride should wear or carry one of each on her wedding day. What does each one symbolize?
Something new: Optimism and hope for the new life ahead. Ideas: wedding rings, gloves, handkerchief, shoes, gown.
Something borrowed: Any item lent by a happily married friend or family member so the good luck rubs off on the bride; also means that the bride can depend on her friends and family whenever she needs them. Ideas: jewelry, bag, veil, lipstick, shawl. Don't forget to say thank you!
Something blue: Back then, the color blue stood for fidelity, love, purity. Ideas: garter, flowers, lingerie, blue stones (turquoise, topaz, sapphires, etc.), blue eyeshadow.
Lucky sixpence in your shoe: Wealth for the future. Ideas: A coin from your own currency.
While your marriage is what you make it to be, it doesn't hurt to have a little fun with these charming traditions. Have fun choosing the items for each "something"!
Image by: papaleguas
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