| Something old, something
new, something borrowed, something blue,
and a silver sixpence in her shoe.
Something Old
This is the bride's link to her past
- usually a piece of antique jewelry,
a piece of lace or perhaps her mother's
or grandmother's wedding gown.
Something New
This represents hope for the future
and wishes of good fortune - possible
a new gown or the wedding rings.
Something Borrowed
This reminds the bride that she can
count on family and friends when help
is needed. The borrowed object might
be a lace handkerchief from a happily
married friend or relative.
Something Blue
This tradition dates back to early Jewish
history. Blue symbolized purity, faithfulness
and love. Today the blue item is often
the garter.
A Silver Sixpence
In Her Shoe
Originally it was presented as a token
of the groom's love; today the bride's
father often places a coin in her shoe
to wish her wealth.
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