Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
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"Something old, something new, something
borrowed, something blue… and a silver sixpence in her shoe" This popular wedding saying dates back to Victorian times. Most people are unaware of the last verse about the sixpence. A sixpence is a British coin that was worth six pennies, which was discontinued in 1970. Each adjective represents a bride's wish for the future. Some popular items for each category are listed below with a description of each wish. Old: To keep the bride's ties to her family and past. (Jewelry or a borrowed wedding dress) New: For good fortune and success in the bride's new life as a married woman. (pearls, wedding dress) Borrowed: For love and support of family and friends, and the continuation of friendship after the marriage. (Item should be borrowed from a happily married woman) Blue: For faithfulness and loyalty in marriage. (blue garter or ribbon sewn in the hem of the dress) Sixpence: For blessing and wealth. (Any silver coin or an actual sixpence) By Nicole Mazzeo Wrapwithus wedding favors |