Something Borrowed, Something Blue

Well, I had no idea that this tradition existed (Oooo, shame on the wedding blogger!), but, having read about it, I'm delighted to share the background of this tradition with you kind folks.

The tradition is based on an old English poem that goes like this:

Something old, something new,

Something borrowed, something blue,

And a silver sixpence in her shoe.

The idea is that each thing the poem mentions should go with the bride on the day of her wedding, so that she can have good luck!

A little bit of description for each item:

• "Something Old"

I think a classic "Something Old," is a handkerchief from a past relative.

• This is supposed to be a link with your mother or your grandmother, and represents continuity (old to new, and suchnot). It could be a piece of jewelry, or a bit of lace from the dress - just something on your person that connects you to their heritage of love behind you. 

• "Something New"

From Liz Hutnick on Etsy. 

•  This is supposed to represent good luck and success to the new bride. Usually something simple, like the dress or the rings, this can also be something like the flowers - we have to be picked fresh, etc. 

•  "Something Borrowed"

 

• This has to come from a happily married woman, allowing the bride to carry some of her marital happiness into her new life.

• "Something Blue"

Often a garter, nowadays. Which is slightly ironic.

•  The color blue symbolizes faithfulness, purity and loyalty. Which means that my husband will be wearing something blue as well, seeing as I think husbands should be all of those things as well, right?! Blue nail polish or blue shoes are a cute touch as well.

• "Sixpence"
• Means wealth and financial security. It may date back to a Scottish custom where the groom put a silver coin in his shoe for good luck. The sixpence should be in the left shoe.

This is from andasixpence.com. They have tons of really sweet designs for the cards.