kristin
12-08-2005, 02:00 PM
Something old signifies that the couple's friends will stay with them. In one version of the tradition the 'something old' was an old garter which was given to the bride by a happily married woman so that the new bride would also enjoy a happy marriage.
Something new looks to the future for health, happiness and success.
Someting borrowed is an opportunity for the bride's family to give her something as a token of their love (it must be returned to ensure good luck).
Something blue is thought to be lucky because blue represents fidelity and constancy. The custom began in ancient Israel where brides wore a blue ribbon in their hair to symbolise this fidelity.
A sixpence was placed in the bride's shoe to bring the couple wealth in their married life. some brides still place a penny in their shoe during the marriage ceremony.
Something new looks to the future for health, happiness and success.
Someting borrowed is an opportunity for the bride's family to give her something as a token of their love (it must be returned to ensure good luck).
Something blue is thought to be lucky because blue represents fidelity and constancy. The custom began in ancient Israel where brides wore a blue ribbon in their hair to symbolise this fidelity.
A sixpence was placed in the bride's shoe to bring the couple wealth in their married life. some brides still place a penny in their shoe during the marriage ceremony.