Something Old, Something New…..

Something Borrowed, Something Blue…

Yes, we all know the tradition, even if you are not having a traditional wedding, this is a fun one to keep!

The saying itself derives from an old English poem. The old representing the bride's past, the new representing the bride's new journey with her husband, the borrowed representing the bond between the bride and her family and the blue symbolizes the love between the bride and groom.

Here are some creative ideas..

Traditional Wedding Pieces

The Old

• Your grandmother's veil
• Antique lace around the stem of your wedding bouquet
• A locket with your grandparents picture inside
• A family rosary
• Your grandfather's handkerchief
• Your grandfathers Military tags around the stem of your bouquet

The New

• A new lingerie set under your wedding dress
• A sparkling piece of jewelry
• Your bouquet
• A penny or coin minted the year of your wedding (hide it in your shoe!)
• Your fabulous wedding dress can pass as the "new" too!
• All new makeup! How fun!

The Borrowed

• A family Heirloom (necklace, ring or charm hung from your bouquet)
• Your mother's necklace or bracelet
• A piece of your friend's jewelry that you have had your eye on
• Your sister's or best friends shoes from her wedding
• Your mother's perfume

The Blue

• Garnish your garter with blue lace
• Sky blue toe nail polish
• A sapphire hair pin
• Blue earrings
• Blue flowers in your bouquet
• Go all out with beautiful blue silk shoes

Chose what suits and reflects your personality. Have fun and get creative – the only limit is your imagination!

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