Wedding Traditions
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The old saying that a bride should carry or wear something old,
something new, something borrowed and something blue is a
time-honored tradition that is supposed to bring the bride good
luck. Each of these items represents something different and can
be incorporated into the bride's attire in several different
ways. This fun tradition dates back for centuries and is still
honored by many modern day brides who are interested in ensuring
a little bit of luck for themselves or simply honoring a
tradition that has been passed on in their family for years.
Choosing to wear something old expresses a desire to retain your
connections with your family after you enter into your marriage
and begin your own family. You may choose to wear a locket with
a picture of your grandmother on her wedding day inside to
express this sentiment. This old picture reminds you of your
family and keeps them close to your heart. You may also wish to
incorporate something old into your attire by having a
handkerchief used by one of your ancestors sewn into the lining
of the skirt of your wedding dress. Incorporating this item into
your wedding dress as a permanent feature is a special way to
ensure that you will always remember your family and that they
will always be a part of the new family that you and your
husband create.
Wearing a new item on your wedding day conveys the message that
you and your husband are creating a new union that will endure
forever. There are countless ways to incorporate something new
into your attire. If you opted to include a picture of your
grandmother on her wedding day into a locket that you wear on
your wedding day, you might want to consider putting a photo of
you and your husband into the other side to represent your new
item. Another new item to consider is a piece of jewelry,
besides your engagement or wedding ring that was given to you by
the groom such as a necklace or bracelet. This is a special way
to wear something new because it expresses the love that you and
the groom have for each other.
If you find yourself confused by what you've read to this point,
don't despair. Everything should be crystal clear by the time
you finish.
Wearing a borrowed item on your wedding day is used to symbolize
your love and admiration for the person from whom you borrowed
the item. Wanting to wear something that belongs to a loved one
lets them know that you want to include them in your wedding in
a very special way by wearing something that either is held very
dear to them or is something that represents them symbolically.
One nice way to express this sentiment through a borrowed item
is to wear your mother's wedding ring on your wedding day. Doing
this lets your parents know that you admire their marriage and
their respect for each other and that you hope to have an
equally satisfying marriage. It also lets them know that you
will be thinking of them on your wedding day and that you want
them to be with you in a special way. Another way to incorporate
a borrowed item into your wedding day attire is to borrow a
friend's signature piece of jewelry. If you have a close friend
who has worn the same necklace for as long as you have known
her, you might consider borrowing this particular necklace for
your wedding day as a reminder of your friendship.
Wearing something blue on your wedding day is a symbol of the
couple's fidelity to each other. It may sound as though
incorporating blue into your wedding attire is a difficult task
but it really is much easier than it sounds. One simple tip for
wearing blue on your wedding day is to wear a necklace with a
blue stone. This is a beautiful yet inconspicuous way to wear
blue on your wedding day to ensure fidelity. Another way to wear
something blue is to include blue flower in your headdress. Some
brides also opt to wear a blue garter under their wedding dress
to represent their blue item. If you choose this option you
might want to consider wearing two garters if you plan to follow
the tradition of having the groom remove your garter and toss it
to the single men in attendance. If you plan to do this you
might want to wear a blue garter and a white garter and instruct
the groom to remove the white one so that he is not tossing away
your garter that symbolizes faithfulness.
Brides have been honoring the tradition of wearing an old, a
new, a borrowed and a blue item during their wedding for
centuries. Although wearing these items is supposed to symbolize
luck for the bride, they are also just a fun tradition that
gives the bride an opportunity to express her admiration for a
few special people in her life.
There's a lot to understand about wedding traditions. We were
able to provide you with some of the facts above, but there is
still plenty more to write about in subsequent articles.