Something blue

Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.

Some of you may not have heard of this age-old wedding traditions before. In the Western world, this is actually quite common.

Something Old represents the link with the bride's own family and the past; particularly mother or grandmother or even most distant relations. Something old is symbolic of continuity. To symbolize this link brides may choose to wear a piece of antique family jewelery which belonged to the relative. Alternatively they may select something from the mother's or grandmother's wedding gown. Other things that may be chosen include a handkerchief, a scarf or a piece of lace.

Something New represents good luck and success and the brides hopes for a bright future in her new married life. The wedding gown is often chosen as the new item but it could be anything that is purchased new for the wedding. 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.

Something Borrowed represents to the bride that friends and family will be there for her on the special day and in the future when help is needed. Anything can be 'borrowed' but it must be returned afterward.

Something Blue is the symbol of faithfulness, purity and loyalty. Often a blue item worn today is the garter. In olden times the couple wore blue bands on the border of their wedding attire to denote, love, modesty, and fidelity.

And my wedding band sums up the entire tradition. It is a simple band set in pure platinum with little diamonds. Above all, the inside of the band has a small sapphire set in - something blue which represents faithfulness, purity, and loyalty. I have always had a thing for blue sapphire stones.



And now .. you know the story behind our wedding bands.

Love;
The-Bride-to-be