{Something Old. Something New. Something Borrowed...Something Blue}

As one of the oldest wedding traditions; something old, new, borrowed & blue; is by far my favorite. Every bride, even the most modern and non-traditional, participates in this tradition. It's a fun way to incorporate every aspect of your life at that special time. The tradition dates back to the fifteen hundreds and was originally a way of bringing luck to the bride.

'Something old' is what I most look forward to picking out when my wedding day rolls around. In my opinion it is the most special because it incorporates the brides family and the past.

Most brides use their dress as their as their 'something new' and lets face it, that's a cop-out...if you're given the opportunity to buy something new, BUY SOMETHING NEW! Whatever your 'something new' may be the item is meant to symbolize hope and optimism for the brides new life.

'Something borrowed' is, in my personal opinion, what makes this tradition, a tradition. Usually the bride borrows something from a happily married friend or family member, and the old saying is that the good fortune from the item will bring you luck in your marriage and also to serve as a reminder that the new couple can depend on their family and friends. It has been my experience with brides, that most tend to 'borrow' something from their parents wedding day. And that too, is my plan. Some brides use lace from their mothers wedding gown in their bouquet or even incorporate it somehow into their own dress. Some use the same cake cutting set that their parents used, some the champagne flutes, some a necklace, some their mothers veil.

 

Lastly, 'something blue' which now days can be anything from a pair of shoes to a Tiffany's box! Why blue? The color blue was used in weddings in ancient Rome to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity.

So when your big day comes and it's time to put together your lucky charms, what will be your 'Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed...Something Blue?'


Til next time Ya'll!
DNL

Final Tidbit: If you haven't read Something Borrowed By Emily Giffin, do yourself a favor and read it! The book is brilliant, I laughed so hard I cried. You won't be disappointed AND it's being made into a movie, in theaters soon, staring Kate Hudson...now you know that'll be good.