One of the old wedding customs is the good luck saying :“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” and brides believe that all these, worn on the wedding day, are the promise of a happy marriage.
Where does this funny but thoughtfully kept wedding custom comes from? It actually dates back the Victorian era and since then, many brides will try to ensure that they have something of each in their wedding outfit. But although this saying must sound quite familiar to you, I am sure that most don’t know the last line of the saying: “…and a sixpence in her shoe “. The silver sixpence in the bride’s shoe represents wealth and financial security. It may date back from Scottish custom of a groom putting a silver coin under his foot for good luck.
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“Something old” symbolizes continuity with the bride’s family or with the past. Here at Jewelry Uncovered we want to suggest that an elegant bride could wear a piece of jewelry witch was passed out from generations. An original item can be an old precious stone or gemstone that can be mounted at a jewelry store on a beautiful diamond ring.
“Something new” symbolizes the success and the brides hope for a bright future in her married life. A good idea is to have the wedding rings as something new. This will covey the message that you and your husband are creating a new union that will endure forever. Whether you’ve already bought the bands or not, take a look at J.R.’s Jewelers Bridal Collection. I am sure you’ll fall in love with the perfect one, and as they say… it’s “an Affordable Luxury !
“Something borrowed” must be in the bride’s outfit and it must be from an happily married friend or relative. That simple. Borrow a piece of jewelry that your best Friend loves and she will gladly offer to you. Don’t worry if the piece doesn’t really match with the jewelry you had in mind. You can match it with other pieces of jewelry : earrings, bracelet, necklace, ring from the same material, same style or maybe with the same gemstones.
“Something blue” is there to represent faithfulness, purity and loyalty. What a beautiful symbol… Jewelry Uncovered has some elegant jewelry suggestions for a blue piece of jewelry. Have fun searching for more delightful pieces
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February 16th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
I really enjoy reading your blog. Actually, I will be following this custom soon. I am looking for great ideas this custom and fortunately i found something blue ideas at americanbridal.com. They have plenty of something blue there so now I’ll have to work on the other two left.