Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

Something Old

Something old is meant to symbolise a connection with the past. This could be personal to the couple, with jewellery additions from the newlywed’s family members (heirlooms passed down), or images of loved ones who have passed on incorporated into the wedding. Alternatively, this could be a simple nod to the past, incorporating vintage items from thrifting at charity shops or travelling to your wedding venue in a remodelled classic car. However you decide to pay tribute to the past, there are plenty of ways to make this tradition work for you.

 Something Borrowed

For good luck in your union and supposedly fertility, something borrowed was traditionally held by the bride on the wedding day. This is an extremely helpful tradition for those trying to cut costs for their big day. You may borrow something from a friend or family, such as clothing (veil or neck tie) or jewellery. You could also take this theme more figuratively and use your parent’s or grand-parent’s first dance song as your own. Not only is this a heart-warming nod to your loved ones, but it also adds a personalised touch to your day.

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There are many traditions that are commonly kept by couples across the globe. One of the more common additions is incorporating “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” into the wedding day. No doubt you’ve heard this famous rhyme before, but what does it actually mean, and where did it come from?

Origin Story

This tradition is based on an old English rhyme from the 19th Century, which details the items a bride should have on her wedding day: “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe”. Sixpence has long gone out of circulation, so this part of the rhyme has been dropped. However, some people go the extra mile and dig deep to find a coin to keep in their shoe on their wedding day. The exact meaning of each trinket isn’t completely clear, but some popular theories relate to positivity and good outcomes for the couple’s marriage.

Something New

This is arguably the easiest tradition on the list to include on your wedding day. To represent hope and optimism for the future, anything the bride has bought new for the wedding can be represented here. For example, a pair of shoes for the reception, the wedding bands, and even the wedding gown or suits themselves! As with all these traditions, it’s your prerogative what you want to include and how to make things work for you and your partner.

Something Blue 

The colour blue was originally meant to symbolise love, purity, and fidelity, as well as warding off the evil eye. This tradition is where couples can have some fun and get creative. Many people retain the same idea as the traditional blue garter, but others can be more striking with blue wedding shoes, sapphire jewellery, and even incorporating the colour into the main wedding palette! With this theme, you can be as subtle or bold as you want, making it even more exciting.