Wedding is an opportunity to partake in all kinds of special traditions.
After sending out your unique wedding invitations, it’s time to know some wedding traditional.

For example, that brides should wear (or carry) “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” on their wedding day for good luck.
But what’s the meaning of behind each item? And—the fun part—what are some creative ways modern brides can make the tradition part of their big day?

Of course these aren’t requirement for a happy marriage. For centuries it can be a meaningful way to incorporate cherished people, objects, and memories into your special day.
There are so many fun ways to honor this tradition!

What’s the origin of something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue?
The tradition is go back to 19th-century Lancashire.
It describes the items a bride should have on her wedding day: “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe.”

What’s the meaning behind each object?
“Something old” represented a tie to the past. It could be a vintage car.
“Something new” stood for hope and optimism for the future. It could be a gift from the soon-to-be spouse or the bride herself!
“Something borrowed” from a happily married friend or relative was believed to bring good luck for the union and even fertility.
The color blue was meant to ward off the evil eye, and it also stood for love, purity, and fidelity. It could be the bouquet.
And the sixpence was intended to bring prosperity to the couple.

Who usually cobbles something old, new, borrowed, and blue?
Traditionally, these objects are given from female relatives and friends.
But there are no hard and fast rules here.

Creaive ideas of something old:
Subtle throwback touches, like wearing a piece of vintage jewelry or incorporating some fabric from the bride’s mom’s wedding gown into her own.
Many brides also use their “something old” item to pay tribute to lost loved ones, like by tucking an old photo into a locket or bouquet as a reminder of someone who is with them in spirit.

Ideas of something new:
As the easiest party, any special new item the bride has bought or received as a gift to wear for the first time on the big day can count as “something new.”
For example, the wedding band, a pair of comfortable wedding shoes, a pretty hairpiece, or even the bridal gown.

Something borrowed ideas:
Having loved ones contribute to the special day will make it all the more meaningful.
A bride should think about borrowing an accessory from an important woman in her life, such as her grandmother’s earrings or the necklace her mom wore on her wedding day, or even ” her parents’ or grandparents’ first-dance song.
She can also save money on a veil by borrowing her bridesmaid’s who has happy marriage.

Something blue ideas:
Traditionally, a bride’s “something blue” was a garter.
But in fact, this is the part where brides can really have some fun.
Many modern brides choose to add a subtle pop of blue with accessories,like shoes, bags, and jewelry, or flowers, decor, and more.