Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue Tradition

Have you heard of the saying Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue and a Sixpence in her shoe? This common phrase that is heard all around the world and when each action that is performed, it is to give the bride and groom good luck and happiness for their wedding day. It is one of my all time favorite wedding traditions!

Something old is to represent the brides family of the past and some say it is a connection between the couple and the family after establishing a family of their own. Other historical documentation states something old is leaving your past behind to start a new beginning. Basically, I believe it is whatever the bride feels this represents to her, whether it is jewelry, handkerchief, or a family photo.

Something New means optimism and hope for the bride’s future. This bond between you and your husband will be a long lasting commitment to one another for years to come. This symbolization could be in the form of rings, keys to your new home, wedding gown, or any type of bridal accessory.

Something Borrow is an item that is passed down from a family member or friend, which is given to the bride. The borrowed item given to the bride by family and friends she can always count on for loving support throughout the couples marriage. Something borrowed could be handed down in the form of family jewelry, cake cutting set, monogrammed handkerchief, or it could even be your wedding dress.

Something Blue symbolizes an item that is blue such as a wedding garter, blue tattoo, blue shoes, or something with blue meaning to the bride such as a wedding garter, blue earrings, or to tie a blue ribbon on the bridal wedding bouquet. The color blue is a traditional wedding color, which symbolizes luck, purity, loyalty.

A Sixpence is inserted in the brides left shoe and represents wealth, security, and good luck.

This Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue tradition has been around for many years and represents special meanings for all brides all around the world. It is a beautiful tradition that should always be included with family and friends and never be forgotten.