| Everyone has heard the age-old saying, "Something | | | | family or friends have any jewelry that you've been |
| old, something new, something borrowed, something | | | | dying to borrow, now is a good time to ask. If your |
| blue". These items are supposed to bring a bride good | | | | mother or sister still has her garter, she would likely |
| luck and happiness in her marriage. You can | | | | consider it an honor to lend it to you for your wedding |
| incorporate these things into your wedding in many | | | | day. |
| creative ways. | | | | Something blue is often the trickiest thing to come up |
| Your wedding dress can serve as any of the four | | | | with. Garters often come in blue, but if you really don't |
| requirements. Many brides wear a new dress, but you | | | | want a blue garter, don't wear one just for that. Blue |
| could opt for a vintage one if it fits with the style of | | | | shoes are an option if they will look good with your |
| your wedding. You could also borrow your mother's | | | | dress. Hair pins or barrettes would work as well. If blue |
| dress, or that of another friend or relative. Wedding | | | | doesn't match your clothing or theme at all, you could |
| dresses are not required to be white or ivory any | | | | always wear blue underwear or a piece of jewelry |
| more, so a blue dress is an option if you so desire. | | | | with a small blue stone. |
| If you love vintage jewelry, it's a great way to | | | | There is another part of the "something old" saying |
| incorporate something old with style. Online auctions | | | | that many people are unaware of. It calls for "a silver |
| are often a good place to find antique earrings, | | | | sixpence in her shoe". A sixpence is an old British coin |
| necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and even hair | | | | that is no longer minted, so it could be hard to find. You |
| accessories. Your local antique store is also a great | | | | could substitute a dime or old penny. You can also find |
| source for vintage jewels. Just make sure that | | | | keepsake sixpence coins at specialty shops. Or if you |
| whatever you choose fits into your wedding's theme | | | | want to follow the saying to the letter, check with coin |
| and your dress's style. | | | | shops or online. |
| Something new is rarely a big concern on your | | | | The something old, something new, something |
| wedding day. If you are not wearing a new dress, you | | | | borrowed, and something blue tradition is all about |
| probably have a new piece of jewelry or pair of | | | | symbolism. It encourages the bride to remember her |
| shoes. If these are all old or borrowed, go out and buy | | | | family, friends, and past while looking forward to her |
| a pair of pantyhose to serve as something new. | | | | new life with her husband. Finding a way to work each |
| Your borrowed item could be just about anything. | | | | of these things into your wedding attire can be fun and |
| Jewelry is popular for this purpose as well, so if your | | | | memorable. |