Discovering Wedding Tradition: Part One

Something old, something new,

Something borrowed, something blue,

And silver sixpence in your shoe.

You have probably heard this a million times, but do you know why you wear these special items on your wedding day?

Something old symbolizes traditional values taken on by the bride and handed down from someone who is respected and married.

Something new usually is a shiny new penny, for good luck or good fortune. Alternatively, any item purchased to be worn on your wedding day (such as your dress, shoes, etc.) could be your something new.

Something borrowed symbolizes sharing in the happiness of an acquaintance who you admire.

Something blue, because blue symbolizes constancy. A common blue item is the blue garter.

Some brides try to incorporate all the "somethings" into one item. Such as blue earrings loaned to you by your grandmother. The earrings are old, but new to you!

It is considered good luck for a bride to carry all of these "somethings" on her wedding day.

I found this beautiful garter set on Etsy. One to keep, one to throw, and a handkerchief for the bride makes this a perfect set for all occasions and the most sophisticated brides. Get yours here.