Bridal Accessories
Something old, something new
Every wedding should include a bit of tradition – and just because something is traditional it doesn’t mean that it’s old-fashioned, boring or, even worse, frumpy! Take wedding cakes for example: fruit, chocolate or sponge, it’s still a wedding cake, and as much a part of the wedding celebrations as exchanging vows and signing the register.
Besides, weaving one or two traditions into your wedding day can be fun, and can often provide a way for you to pay special tribute to family members and close friends. That’s certainly true if you choose to wear something old, new, borrowed and blue on your wedding day.
In case you’re wondering, the rhyme was coined by the Victorians and goes
“Something old, something new,
something borrowed, something blue,
and a silver sixpence in your shoe.”
Something old...
According to tradition, “something old” can be a piece of jewellery or clothing that has a special significance within the bride’s family. It could be her mother’s necklace or grandmother’s ring, for instance, or maybe a silk handkerchief that has been handed down through the ages. It could even be the wedding dress itself if the bride has chosen to wear her mother’s bridal gown. Whatever you choose, your “something old” acknowledges previous generations and provides a personal link to them.
Something new...
This part of the rhyme is meant to symbolise wealth, success and good luck for the bride’s new life, and some people think it also demonstrates the bride’s commitment to her new union with her groom. Many brides choose their wedding dress for their “something new” – even if it’s a pre-owned dress, it’s still technically new to the bride. You may also like to consider your wedding ring, or perhaps the exquisite lingerie that only you – and your husband – will get to see!
Something borrowed...
This gives the bride the chance to borrow an item of clothing or piece of jewellery from a close friend or family member who is happily married. The idea is that having a material link to someone else’s happiness will ensure happiness for the bride. A necklace, bracelet, earrings, tiara are all ideal – just remember to return them after the wedding!
Something blue...
Way back in biblical times, blue was the colour of fidelity and purity, and brides would be sure to wear something blue to show her groom and all the guests that she was faithful. Nowadays, many brides choose to go for a cheeky garter trimmed in blue. If you’re not comfortable with the idea of a garter, you could try including a blue flower in your bouquet or a silk handkerchief with a simple blue motif.
And a silver sixpence in your shoe...
This is the one that many people haven’t heard of. A silver sixpence is said to ensure the bride’s wealth and happiness in her married life. You don’t need to allow for decimalisation or inflation – many wedding outfitters sell silver sixpences – but you do need to remember to put the coin in the bride’s left shoe. Putting it in her right shoe will, apparently, bring bad luck. Surprise your husband the morning after your wedding with your new married name Weddng Corset Bridal lingerie Bridal Gloves Bridal Gloves
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Bridalmaids/Flower Girl Accessories - Style E (Alessandra Olivia) £13.00
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