The original English tradition from Victorian times of ‘something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue’ has now spread to many countries. This tradition ensures a happy life for the bride. Do you also want a guaranteed happy marriage? If you follow the tips below, you can hardly go wrong! Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blueAnd a silver sixpence in her shoe
Something old / Something old
Something old refers to the past of the bride and her family and symbolizes continuity. Grandma’s antique jewelry is often used for this, such as earrings, a necklace, a ring or even a brooch. These are passed on from generation to generation. The mother’s or grandmother’s veil can also be used, with or without adjustment. What is also common is a silk handkerchief, a scarf or a ribbon.
Something new / Something new
Something new represents happiness, optimism and hope for the future. This could be anything. The dress often qualifies for this, but also the rings or the bouquet.
Something borrowed
Something borrowed indicates that the bride’s family and friends are present on this special day and that they also support her for the rest of her life. The borrowed item must belong to a happily married woman. For example, something can be borrowed from the mother, but something is often borrowed from the sister or best friend. Objects that are often borrowed are (bridal) jewelry.
Something blue / Something blue
Something blue symbolizes loyalty and purity. A blue accent is enough. For example, the dress can contain blue accents. Blue flowers can also be used in the bouquet. More common is the garter or a blue ribbon.
A silver sixpence in her shoe
This tradition has generally not been adopted in other countries. Maybe because having a coin in your shoe isn’t exactly comfortable?
Even more luck
Do you want to make sure you have a good and happy marriage? The following things will ensure you happiness:
- It would be good luck if you accidentally tore your dress or veil at your wedding. Only the veil may be torn on purpose, but accidentally is better.
- Don’t be alarmed if you suddenly find a spider on your dress! In this case, spiders bring luck.
- Afraid of pain? That’s for the short term! Have your bridesmaid prick you with a needle to ensure eternal happiness.
- The bride should stand to the left of the groom. After the marriage ceremony she must stand at his right side.
- Bridesmaids are said to distract bad spirits from the bride because they also wear beautiful dresses. Spirits who want to put a curse on marriage are so mistaken and have no influence.
- Now the wedding cake is fed to each other by the bride and groom. But originally the tradition was that the cake was crumbled on her head to symbolize her fertility.
No accident
You can surround yourself with factors of happiness, but you must also ensure that you avoid and prevent unhappiness.
- The groom is not allowed to see his bride in her dress before the wedding ceremony begins.
- If the bouquet is caught, but then falls from the hands, the unfortunate lady will be married last.
