“Something old. Something new.
Something borrowed. Something blue.“

Let’s focus on the first part of the old adage for a moment. In the age of contemporary weddings and modern brides, sometimes incorporating something “old” just doesn’t seem to work. However, there are many great ways to bring luck and happiness to your union by fulfilling the “something old” tradition.

Many women look to mothers, aunts, grandmothers, and older family members when searching for something old. Many times these women have vintage jewelry, antique handkerchiefs and other family heirlooms. These are very appropriate and can be incorporated into a modern ceremony with ease. For instance, Read the rest of Wedding Tips: Something Old »

Why does wedding tradition suggest a bride wear or carry something old. Wearing something old is a bride’s acknowledgment of her family and the past. Family heirlooms, jewelry or a family member’s wedding dress, are often given to a bride to keep and use in their wedding ceremony. The Victorian rhyme (something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver six piece in her shoe) contributes to the long-standing popularity of this wedding tradition.

An alternative meaning to the something old wedding tradition is linking friends in hopes that the Read the rest of Something Old Wedding Tradition »