Most people have heard this old Victorian rhyme at some time, but what does it mean
Something Old – this is a link to the Bride’s family, friends and the past. The bride could wear a piece of family jewellery or even a Wedding Dress passed down from her mother or grandmother. In some cases this is an old garter passed from a happily married woman to the bride to ensure she has a happy marriage.
Something New – this represents good fortune and success in the bride’s new life. The Wedding Dress is often used as the new item.
Something Borrowed – This is to remind the Bride that family and friends will be there for her in her new life should she need them. A solution would be for a friend or family to offer a piece of jewellery or a lace handkerchief to be returned after the wedding for good luck in the future.
Something Blue – Blue is thought to be lucky and represents faithfulness, loyalty, purity and constancy. In some countries a blue ribbon was worn in the bride’s hair. Nowadays a blue garter is the Blue item needed!
Silver Sixpence in her Shoe – a silver sixpence was put in the brides shoe to bring wealth in their married life both in money and happiness. I believe this can be any kind of penny silver or otherwise.
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