Traditions on Thursday ~ Something old, Something new, Something borrowed, Something blue …
You know you are a bride when you start thinking about your something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.
The origin of this little jingle goes back to Victorian times. The “old” represents the bond to the bride’s family and her life prior to the wedding; the “new” represents the new life the couple will have together and all the happiness, prosperity and success they will share; the “borrowed” is something loaned to the bride from a happily married woman. This item is meant to impart similar happiness. The “blue” something represents fidelity and constancy.
Here are my current ideas for my 4 somethings:
1. Something old: Carrying my grandma’s handkerchief
2. Something new: My dress, my shoes, duh!
3. Something borrowed: ???? Still searching for this one …
4. Something blue: Am wearing a ring with a sapphire that also belonged to my grandma
I suppose I will borrow an anklet from my Mom, or perhaps a bracelet. I’d love to wear a borrowed tennis bracelet. Hint Hint!! Anyone want to loan me one? The only requirement is that you are happily married. 
Heh.
April 12th, 2007 at 10:35 am
Aw! It sounds like your things would be lovely. I am not sure yet for me, but I have lots of time.
It’s funny, I never ever thought about these things until I got engaged (obviously).I suppose to some brides, it might not matter as much…do you think?