One of the most popular wedding phrases is “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue.” It is an old superstition to ward off evil spirits. Today the objects are essentially good-luck charms.
Something Old – has several different meanings one general meaning symbolizes the continuity of transition from two single people to a married couple. Other sources say it represents the life you are leaving behind. Here are some things you can use for the something old theme are: jewelry from your mother, grandmother or great-grandmother, an old wedding photo from your family, a love letter from your father to your mother, a picture of your parents in your purse, an old handkerchief, a childhood pillow to hold your rings, a piece of lace sewn into the hem of your gown. The options are endless.
Something New – means optimism and hope for the future. It represents a transition from childhood to adulthood upon marriage. It conveys the message that you and your husband are creating a new union that will endure the test of time. Many brides choose to use their wedding gown, flowers or rings to symbolize the “something new” in this tradition.
Something Borrowed – Again, there are several meanings behind borrowing an item from a friend or relative. Some say borrowing something is borrowing happiness from a happily married woman, so that their happiness will carry over to the new bride. Other sources have said it is symbolizes the love you have for the person from whom you have borrowed the item from. If you borrow an item from your happily married grandmother or mother, you can fulfill both of these meanings. The borrowed item also signifies to the bride that she can always count on her friends and family for support. Items that can be used for the something borrowed theme could be: family jewelry, a prayer book from your mother or grandmother, strands of pearls, or your parent’s cake knife.
Something Blue – The color blue has been connected to weddings for centuries as a symbol of love, modesty, fidelity, good luck, purity, constancy and loyalty. Many brides incorporate this color into their clothing, by either wearing a blue stoned jewelry item, a blue ribbon tied into your flowers or wearing a blue garter. You may choose to use blue toe nail polish, blue eye shadow. The possibilities are endless and limited only by your imagination.
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