26 November 2009Clever Ideas for Something Old, Something New…
A big believer in the importance of tradition, I think that coming up with your “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” can not only be fun but again, another great way to put your own character into your wedding day.
Here’s our mix of old favourites and some quirky ideas to keep the tradition alive!
Something Old
- A locket containing a picture of your great-grandparents.
- A family rosary for the ceremony.
- Antique combs or hairpins, to adorn your hair.
- Wear wedding bands from both your grandmothers on your right-hand ring finger.
- Superstition has it, if you hide an old British sixpence in your left shoe it’s supposed to bring good luck.
- Place a baby bracelet of your own, or one of your family members around the base of your bouquet.
- For a true “something old” consider an antique veil. Browse online auction sites, like ebay.com, where you can find true treasures from decades past.
Something New
- A key to your new home, if you're moving in together for the first time, hidden in your bouquet wrap.
- A lucky penny minted in the year of your wedding.
- Everything else!
Something Borrowed
- For the nature-lovers, put a flower from your own garden into your bouquet.
- If your dad still uses handkerchiefs, then use one tucked under your bodice.
- For a Christmas, or winter wedding, borrow a fur stole or wrap.
- Borrowing jewellery is a very common one, we all have eyed up certain pieces on our mums, friends, or relatives!
- Religious? Then borrow a family bible for the ceremony.
Something Blue
- Not interested in an all white-gown? Then you can have a blue sash on your dress.
- Blue flowers in your bouquet.
- My mum did this one!! Wear a blue garter!
- Sapphire jewellery
- Get creative with a blue pen for signing the marriage certificate!
- This is lovely if you are thinking of having your wedding dress made into a christening gown if you plan on having babies after the wedding - Have your initials and wedding date embroidered onto your dress lining in baby blue.
- As done by my web designer, Sabrina - Paint your toenails cobalt blue
Ciara Crossan is the founder of weddingdates.ie, a unique website that allows engaged couples to select their chosen wedding date and the county in Ireland where they want to get married, and get back an interactive listing of wedding venues with civil ceremony or reception availability on that date. You can also follow Ciara on Twitter at twitter.com/weddingdates
