“Something old, something new; something borrowed, something blue & a silver sixpence in her shoe.?”
Many brides are familiar with this saying & most will follow to some degree. It is said to have its origins in Victorian times & when followed is believed to bring good luck.
If you would like to follow this tradition for your wedding then here are a few suggestions:
“Something old”
For many this will be something already owned within the family, either the bride’s or the grooms. It could be something simple like a necklace or even a vintage wedding dress.
Your ‘Something old’ could be:
A locket handed down from mother to daughter.
Your mothers wedding dress or veil.
Other jewelry such as pearl earrings or a necklace which yours or your finance’s mother may have worn on her wedding day.
Your mother’s headpiece or tiara from her wedding.
The family bible. Many families have a family bible that has passed down the generations & will contain details of all your relatives, living or dead.
“Something new”
This is said to bring new hope for a good life & success.
Your ‘Something new’ could be:
Your wedding dress should you have chosen to purchase a new dress.
Your wedding shoes.
Your veil, headdress or other accessory.
A jewelry gift from the groom.
“Something borrowed”
A borrowed item is believed to ensure that the bride’s family & friends will always be there for her when she needs them most. Usually the borrowed item comes from the bride’s family or one of her closest friends.
Your ‘Something borrowed’ could be:
A lucky charm bracelet borrowed from your best friend.
A brooch from your mother in law or grandmother.
A handkerchief.
Your wedding dress if you rented it.
“Something blue”
The wearing of something blue is said to symbolize a faithful & loyal heart. In Biblical times the color blue symbolized purity.
Your ‘Something blue’ could be:
A blue garter.
Blue ribbons or crystals on your headdress, veil or in your bouquet.
Blue underwear.
A blue handkerchief
“and a Silver Sixpence in her Shoe”
The Victorians believed that a silver sixpence in one or both of your wedding shoes would ensure wealth in both money & love. Although you can buy silver sixpences, any coin would suffice!
Georgina Clatworthy is a dedicated full time writer who composes informative articles related to
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