Bringing in some borrowed and something blue is one popular wedding tradition.
It comes from the Old English rhyme, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe”. This rhyme came about during the Victorian era in Lancashire, England.
A bride needed to add these objects, believing they would bring about a happy marriage. They would also protect the bride from the evil curse. This curse is from a malicious glare that could stop a bride from bearing a child.
WHAT DOES SOMETHING BORROWED MEAN?
Borrowing an item from a married couple represents bringing fortune into the marriage.
WHAT DOES SOMETHING BLUE MEAN?
Old English believed that marriage requires love, purity, and fidelity. And these qualities are what the color blue represents.
WHO GIVES THE BRIDE THE SOMETHING BORROWED AND SOMETHING BLUE OBJECTS?
Female family members and friends are the common ones who give the bride these items.
For instance, grandmothers can give a vintage piece of jewelry that a bride can wear. A grade school classmate can lend blue ribbons for the bride’s shoes.
SOMETHING BORROWED IDEAS:
Borrow your parents’ romantic first-dance song, and dance to it with your groom.
Borrow a signature recipe for food from your family. Incorporate it into the set menu, give a classic dish a modern twist or serve it as it is.
Borrow a stylish hair accessory from your closest and dearest. You might have a hairpiece that marked your friendship.
Borrow a special piece jewelry from your mother or grandmother used at her wedding. Also, a departed female family member dear to you might have a sentimental piece of jewelry, wear it like she is there attending and witnessing your wedding.
SOMETHING BLUE IDEAS:
Blue bridesmaid dresses: It’s not always the bride who needs to wear or use the something blue item. Let them wear royal blue dresses to fulfill the something blue tradition.
Blue drinking glasses will look calming on long tables enrobed with white linen. Enjoy your signature drink in beautiful drinking glassware.
Throw in a silky blue robe that will make you look elegant and royal. You look even more beautiful while getting your hair and makeup done.
A blue feathery headband is a perfect choice for the modern bride. It is both dramatic and artsy.
Store yoru rings in style in a velvet cushioned box.
Your wedding day is yours to celebrate in whatever way you want. Your marriage becomes a success because of your daily commitment to your partner. So you don’t need to stress over this old tradition.