Traditions in weddings may come and go, but this is a wedding staple, and I think most brides try to incorporate each little part of it, even though they may think of more quirky and original ideas than their predessesors did back in Victorian Times.
The "something old" represents community and the bond between the bride and her family.
This could mean wearing a family heirloom such as a piece of jewellery, or using a vintage car.
The "something borrowed" is a way that family and friends can show support for the Bride.
Something borrowed from a happily married woman such as a watch extends that luck onto the Bride.
The "Something Blue" represents faithfullness and purity.
This can be brought in through blue ribbon on a garter, striking blue shoes or some nail varnish.
A sixpence is worn in the brides shoe , and it is traditionally a symbol of wealth, more so if the coin is placed in the Left shoe.
Its nice to incorporate traditions, but you can personalise your day any way you like, and make your own special touches as this is Your Day, and you should have it the way You want it.
One of my brides this year followed the "sixpence in her shoe" tradition. I hadn't heard that before but think it's a great way to ensure prosperity throughout your marriage! Perhaps I should source some to give as a gift to all of my future brides!
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but now I look again, my bride had the sixpence in her right shoe ... wonder what that means!
Lovely post... I just adore all these wedding related posts, reminds me of my wedding which is just a great memory. I'm not sure I followed any traditions though!! I did have something new though.. my hubby!!!
ReplyDeleteBTW I love that watch in the post, that is SO pretty (sorry random thought!)
Great blog post! I never knew that about a coin in the shoe! x
ReplyDeleteI followed this tradition at my wedding, but didn't know about the coin in my shoe either. great post.
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