Something Old...Something New...The origins of the best know wedding tradition
Wedding traditions are as old as the act of getting married itself. Often
enough they have superstitions tied to them, such as the bride wearing white to
symbolize purity, or the groom being unable to see the bride the morning of the
event or else it's bad luck. You have probably heard the phrase – “Something
old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, sixpence in my shoe”.
What do these things mean? Where did it come from? This rhyme came from an old
English proverb meant to ward off evil. Today brides see these things as nothing
more than a good luck charm to their wedding day.
Something Old – This tradition is from the Victorian era and relates to the bride’s former life and her family before she met the groom. It is not only to remind the bride of her past, but also to bring her good luck. It was usually a piece of fabric or a hanky tucked into the underclothes of the bride.
Something New – This tradition represents a new life and a hope for the future. It is a good luck charm for the promise of a wonderful married life with her new husband. The wedding gown is often chosen for this item. Although the bride can buy something small to carry with her, to put in her hair or wear elsewhere if desired.
Something Borrowed – Usually something borrowed from a happily married friend. It is meant to convey luck that the couple will live happily ever after. This item is usually something small, such as a piece of jewelry. The item borrowed has to be returned to the owner to ensure good luck.
Something Blue – This is intended to express purity, fidelity and love. This tradition began in ancient Israel when the bride would wear a ribbon of blue to symbolize the fidelity and faithfulness to her mate. In some cases, the groom would also wear a blue ribbon.
Sixpence in your shoe – The least know phrase from the original saying; this tradition is expected to give the couple a chance at good fortune and success in their marriage. Some brides today put a penny in their shoes as a good luck token, although this custom is observed mostly in European countries and Great Britain.
If one chooses, each of the good luck items can be combined, such as a bride could borrow an old object, or buy a new blue garter to wear. The choice is up to the bride and the most important aspect is that she have fun with the tradition and make it her own. Perhaps something old is the wedding venue? Consider getting married somewhere like historical Valhalla that was built in the 1920's and has rustic charm, including the original stone fireplace.
Struggling to incorporate something blue into your big day? No problem! A wedding on the shores of gorgeous Lake Tahoe might solve the problem. After all, some people believe that the native Washoe Indian translation for Lake Tahoe is "Big Water" or "Big Blue". With varying shades of blue in the lake, as far out as the eye can see, you can easily cross blue off your list.
Something Old – This tradition is from the Victorian era and relates to the bride’s former life and her family before she met the groom. It is not only to remind the bride of her past, but also to bring her good luck. It was usually a piece of fabric or a hanky tucked into the underclothes of the bride.
Something New – This tradition represents a new life and a hope for the future. It is a good luck charm for the promise of a wonderful married life with her new husband. The wedding gown is often chosen for this item. Although the bride can buy something small to carry with her, to put in her hair or wear elsewhere if desired.
Something Borrowed – Usually something borrowed from a happily married friend. It is meant to convey luck that the couple will live happily ever after. This item is usually something small, such as a piece of jewelry. The item borrowed has to be returned to the owner to ensure good luck.
Something Blue – This is intended to express purity, fidelity and love. This tradition began in ancient Israel when the bride would wear a ribbon of blue to symbolize the fidelity and faithfulness to her mate. In some cases, the groom would also wear a blue ribbon.
Sixpence in your shoe – The least know phrase from the original saying; this tradition is expected to give the couple a chance at good fortune and success in their marriage. Some brides today put a penny in their shoes as a good luck token, although this custom is observed mostly in European countries and Great Britain.
If one chooses, each of the good luck items can be combined, such as a bride could borrow an old object, or buy a new blue garter to wear. The choice is up to the bride and the most important aspect is that she have fun with the tradition and make it her own. Perhaps something old is the wedding venue? Consider getting married somewhere like historical Valhalla that was built in the 1920's and has rustic charm, including the original stone fireplace.
Struggling to incorporate something blue into your big day? No problem! A wedding on the shores of gorgeous Lake Tahoe might solve the problem. After all, some people believe that the native Washoe Indian translation for Lake Tahoe is "Big Water" or "Big Blue". With varying shades of blue in the lake, as far out as the eye can see, you can easily cross blue off your list.
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