Sharing Some Insight Behind The ‘something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue’ Rhyme

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‘Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe’, is how the classic wedding rhyme goes. It outlines the four things that a bride should carry with her on her wedding day for good luck, and many brides have followed this tradition for ages. But why is that?

Origin Of "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, And Something Blue"

For ages, the color blue has been associated with weddings, due to the Old English tradition of the bride wearing "something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue" to bring her luck on the big day. The mantra originated as a Victorian-era rhyme from Lancashire, England in the 1800s. At the time, the “something blue” was usually a garter, and the blue and ancient things safeguarded the bride from the ‘Evil Eye’, a curse communicated by a malicious look that might make the bride infertile.

“Something borrowed” was ideally the undergarment of a lady who had already given birth to a child. According to legend, wearing this would fool ‘the eye of the evil’ into believing the bride was already ...
... pregnant, and so the curse would be broken. If you're wondering why brides stand on the left during weddings, this is why.

However, and fortunately, as time passed and wedding rituals became more...well, modern, and the unique objects took on slightly different meanings, while their symbolism remains significant for brides on their wedding day. Ideas for something borrowed include jewelry, a wedding veil, champagne flutes, or hair accessories.

Traditionally, these items are gathered from female relatives and acquaintances. But, once again, there are no rules that are set in stone. "Something new" could be a present from the bride's soon-to-be husband, or even the bride herself, while "something blue" could be the bouquet, the wedding garter, or jewelry, and "something old" may be a vintage getaway vehicle.

According to the most recent research on the myth, "something ancient" indicates continuity; "something new" promotes hope for the future; "something borrowed" represents borrowed happiness; and "something blue" denotes purity, love, and loyalty.

The color blue represents purity, love, humility, and fidelity. To follow tradition, a bride might wear blue jewelry or a blue wedding garter. The garter started to signify good luck and, in certain cases, fertility in the late Renaissance period. The garter remained a lucky sign for anyone who wore or held it throughout these years and for many years later.

Ideas For ‘Something Blue

This is actually where the bride can have a lot of fun and come up with some creative ideas. Traditionally, a garter was a bride's "something blue," but many modern brides prefer to add a subtle splash of blue with accessories such as purses, jewelry, flowers, décor, shoes, and more.

Choosing A Wedding Garter As ‘Something Blue

There is no right or wrong way to choose a bridal garter, and they are often purchased depending on the bride's particular taste and style. What matters is that the garter fits comfortably and has some aesthetic appeal.

Some brides place tremendous sentimental significance on the bridal garter and will even purchase two of the same type - one to be thrown by the husband and the other to keep for personal memory.

Although most bridal garters appear to be the same, they vary in quality. The standard garter is composed of elastic and coated in satin, lace, or both. Delicate bows, beads, fine jewelry, and other embellishments are decoratively sewed onto the garter, and for women who wish to include the ‘something blue' aspect into their wedding, the addition of blue ribbon on the garter is the ideal option.

When it comes to selecting the proper wedding accessories, there is no better place to start than with an online bridal accessory store. Wedding garters, bridal lingerie, hair and headpieces, and bridal jewelry are all available under one roof.

About Us

The Wedding Garter is an online bridal shop based on the Sunny Gold Coast of Australia and was founded on the belief that every bride has her personality, style, and identity, and so should her wedding accessories. The Wedding Garter is all things bridal from bespoke handmade garters to jewelry, luxury bridal lingerie, and sexy honeymoon lingerie. They are passionate about brides and they are dedicating their time and effort to sourcing the most beautiful pieces from all over the world, from which they create unique, handmade designer wedding garters to add the finishing touches on a bride’s biggest day. In essence, every bride becomes her designer by choosing her garter and other bridal accessories. The Wedding Garter has a large range of plus-size garters and size lingerie to suit your size, we guarantee you will find something stunning. To find out more, visit their website at https://www.theweddinggarter.com.au.