Every bride has heard the saying “Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue. And a silver six pence in her shoe.” But what is the story behind the tradition and what is the significance of each item!
This popular rhyme has been used by brides since the Victorian Era. Each phrase of the rhyme is said to be a good luck token for the bride to be. “Something Old” represents the brides old life. In the old days, if you married above your class, this helped serve as a grounding force. Reminding you this is just a new chapter in your life. In the photo below the bride’s future father in law gave her the groom’s late mothers pearls to incorporate into the day – she chose to use it in her bouquet wrap……
“Something New” represents the couple’s new life together and their future. For Megan and Scott, Scott gave Megan a beautiful necklace and earrings set which she wore the day of their wedding day.
“Something Borrowed” is to be from a happily married woman and meant to carry over the good fortune. It also shows love and admiration for the person you borrowed it from. In the photo below, Erin’s grandmother’s broach on her sash was that something special.
“Something Blue” represents purity, fidelity and love. Katie’s fabulously fun shoes below became her something blue on her special day.
In modern times “A silver sixpence in her shoe” is often left out of the popular rhythm, but represented financial security and future wealth. Since the sixpence is no longer made in Britain many American brides choose a shiny penny instead!
When you follow this good luck tradition have fun and pick items that are uniquely you!