It is fun to incorporate the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue into your wedding!
This tradition originated from a charming old English poem and each token symbolizes an aspect of the bride’s life…
Something old symbolizes the bride’s family and her past.
Something new symbolizes optimism for the bride’s new life ahead.
Something borrowed symbolizes that the bride can always depend on her friends and family.
Something blue symbolizes love and fidelity.
There are so many creative ways to incorporate these into your wedding!
On your wedding day, you are starting a new life, but it is important to remember where you came from! There are so many special options that you can use for your something old. You could wear a piece of your grandmother’s jewelry, sew a piece of your mother’s gown into your dress hem, carry a love letter written from your father to your mother, wear your grandmother’s veil, tie antique lace around your bouquet or carry a vintage purse.
Photos: W. Scott Chester (top), Sam Hughes (middle) Kate Triano (middle and bottom)
Your something new symbolizes your hope and optimism for the future. It is also a great excuse to shop! It could be your wedding dress, your engagement ring, the flowers you carry or your new shoes!
