We don’t have to tell you that a lot goes into a wedding. The date, the dress, the cake, the guest list, not to mention the many wedding traditions – one of which you’ll hear about several times on your way to your wedding day: “Something old. Something new. Something borrowed. Something blue.” But what does it mean? And where did it come from?
This time-tested verse dates back to the Victorian era when it was used to ward off evil spirits. Wearing “something old” represented the bride’s family, its link to the past, and its wish for continuity; “something new” represented the wish for a happy future; “something borrowed” served as a reminder that the bride’s family and friends would be by her side when help was needed. In biblical times, “something blue” was seen as a symbol of purity and fidelity.
Over the years, “something blue” has taken many forms. In ancient Israel, brides bordered their dresses in blue. In modern times, many brides opt for a blue garter belt. For the creative bride, blue can take many fun forms. From subtle to sublime, here are 21 unique options for your something blue:
- A blue flower in your hair
- Blue blooms in your bouquet
- Blue insoles or blue paint on the heels of your shoes
- A blue bauble in your bouquet
- Blue nail and toenail polish
- Blue jewelry and gems such as a saphire
- A blue monogram or embroidery inside of your wedding dress
- Blue bridesmaid and/or flower girl dresses
- A blue ribbon on your bouquet
- A blue handkerchief
- A blue bowtie for your groom
- Blue icing on your wedding cake
- Blue decor or wedding guest gifts
- A blue getaway car
- Blue eyeshadow
- Blue undergarments
- A blue-tinted cocktail for your toast
- Your vows written in blue pen
- A blue hair clip
- A streak of blue in your hair
- A blue faux tattoo
Now that you’ve got “something blue” covered, it’s time to find a silver sixpence – the many times forgotten wedding tradition from this classic rhyme.
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe”
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