Something Blue
Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
Something borrowed, something blue
Each item in the poem is a “good luck” item for the
bride. If she wears them all on her
wedding day, she will live happily. The
“something old” represents continuity with the bride’s family and her
past. The “something new” symbolizes
hope for her future and her new life as a married woman. The “something borrowed” is supposed to be on
loan from a happily married woman, whose good fortune will carry over to the
new bride. It can also remind the bride
that she can count on the family member or friend who has loaned the item.
As for the
colorful item, blue has been used to symbolize love, modesty, and
fidelity. Not sure what “something blue”
to wear on your wedding day? Here’s a
list of suggestions:
Blue that no one will see
blue undies
blue slip under your gown
(make it a little long so people may catch a glimpse of it when you move).
blue tattoo
blue garter (people will
see it when your husband takes it off in the garter toss).
blue embroidered wedding
date on the inside hem of your wedding gown.
blue shoes barely peeking
out from your long gown.
Blue that is very subtle
blue ribbon woven into
your hair
blue on a hankie for those
tears of happiness moments
blue tiny flowers (like
forget-me-nots) in your bouquet
blue ribbon wound into the
wrap of your bouquet
blue eye shadow
blue jewelry with subtle
aqua marine gemstones
blue crystals in your tiara.
blue on your hair clip
Blue that makes a
statement
blue dress
blue veil
blue nail polish
blue shoes with a shorter
gown
blue clutch
blue jewelry with bold
colors like sapphire, or tanzanite
blue belt on gown