The old adage still rings true, here are some ideas to keep the tradition alive.
Something Old is used to indicate a continuity in life with family, friends, traditions and habits. The way of life is to be the same but will adapt itself to change. The object is to symbolize what is left behind.
Ideas could be an old piece of jewellery that belonged to your mother or grandmother or a handkerchief that belongs to your father. If you don't want to wear your mother's wedding dress you can sew a piece from it onto to your own or create a beautiful necklace out of the lace.
Something New represents what you hope for in the future. It symbolizes the new life that is about to begin. A new wedding dress, piece of jewellery or your bouquet can be your something new.
Something Borrowed symbolizes friend and family and that the Bride has someone that she can rely on. The borrowed item should be from a happily married female friend or relative. It is believed that the person's happiness in marriage will bring you good luck in your own.
The item is usually a handkerchief or piece of jewellery.
Something Blue is a custom where it is said that those who wear blue have true love. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding gowns, as evidenced in proverbs like, "Marry in blue, lover be true." The wearing of something blue therefore symbolizes loyalty. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. The blue lace garter was considered during the American Civil War to be a symbol of virginity.
