Wedding
Traditions: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed,
Something Blue
- by KissMeGoodnight.com
The old saying that a bride should carry or
wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something
blue is a time-honored tradition that is supposed to bring
the bride good luck. Each of these items represents
something different and can be incorporated into the bride’s
attire in
several different ways. This fun tradition dates back for centuries
and is still honored by many modern day brides who are interested
in ensuring a little bit of luck for themselves or simply honoring
a tradition that has been passed on in their family for years.
Choosing
to wear something old expresses a desire to retain your
connections with your family after you enter into your
marriage and begin your own family. You may choose to wear
a locket with a picture of your grandmother on her wedding
day inside to express this sentiment. This old picture reminds
you of your family and keeps them close to your heart. You
may also wish to incorporate something old into your attire
by having a handkerchief used by one of your ancestors sewn
into the lining of the skirt of your wedding dress. Incorporating
this item into your wedding dress as a permanent feature is
a special way to ensure that you will always remember your
family and that they will always be a part of the new family
that you and your husband create.
Wearing
a new item on your wedding day conveys the message that
you and your husband are creating a new union that will
endure forever. There are countless ways to incorporate something
new into your attire. If you opted to include a picture of
your grandmother on her wedding day into a locket that you
wear on your wedding day, you might want to consider putting
a photo of you and your husband into the other side to represent
your new item. Another new item to consider is a piece of jewelry,
besides your engagement or wedding ring that was given to you
by the groom such as a necklace or bracelet. This is a special
way to wear something new because it expresses the love that
you and the groom have for each other.
Wearing
a borrowed item on your wedding day is used to symbolize
your love and admiration for the person from whom you borrowed
the item. Wanting to wear something that belongs to a loved
one lets them know that you want to include them in your wedding
in a very special way by wearing something that either is held
very dear to them or is something that represents them symbolically.
One nice way to express this sentiment through a borrowed item
is to wear your mother’s wedding ring on your wedding day.
Doing this lets your parents know that you admire their marriage
and their respect for each other and that you hope to have
an equally satisfying marriage. It also lets them know that
you will be thinking of them on your wedding day and that you
want them to be with you in a special way. Another way to incorporate
a borrowed item into your wedding day attire is to borrow a
friend’s signature piece of jewelry. If you have a close friend
who has worn the same necklace for as long as you have known
her, you might consider borrowing this particular necklace
for your wedding day as a reminder of your friendship.
Wearing
something blue on your wedding day is a symbol of the couple’s
fidelity to each other. It may sound as though
incorporating blue into your wedding attire is a difficult
task but it really is much easier than it sounds. One simple
tip for wearing blue on your wedding day is to wear a necklace
with a blue stone. This is a beautiful yet inconspicuous way
to wear blue on your wedding day to ensure fidelity. Another
way to wear something blue is to include blue flower in your
headdress. Some brides also opt to wear a blue garter under
their wedding dress to represent their blue item. If you choose
this option you might want to consider wearing two garters
if you plan to follow the tradition of having the groom remove
your garter and toss it to the single men in attendance. If
you plan to do this you might want to wear a blue garter and
a white garter and instruct the groom to remove the white one
so that he is not tossing away your garter that symbolizes
faithfulness.
Brides have been honoring the tradition of wearing an old,
a new, a borrowed and a blue item during their wedding for
centuries. Although wearing these items is supposed to symbolize
luck for the bride, they are also just a fun tradition that
gives the bride an opportunity to express her admiration for
a few special people in her life.
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