We all know that singsong rhyme but not many know where it
came from. Most brides just buy a blue
garter and hope that covers it. But the
traditions surrounding it are quite charming.
The something old is usually covered by the bride
choosing a piece of jewelry or other accessory to represent the chain of
happiness flowing from one generation to another. When a bride uses her mother's wedding gown
or other family heirloom she is recognizing that this item symbolizes the ties
between generations of family.
The something new is the marriage itself. It is symbolized by wearing something new
that helps bring good fortune and success to this new union.
The something borrowed is usually on loan from a
married friend to help bring happiness to the new bride. The items can been pieces of wedding attire
(like a veil) jewelry, or even a handkerchief or a family bible.
The something blue belongs to a tradition which dates
back to biblical times when blue stood for purity and fidelity.
The English addition of the phrase "and a sixpence in your shoe", is a
favorite. If a bride places a coin in
the left shoe, it is said to ensure wealth and mean that a bride will always
have money.
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