How to Choose Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue for the Bride

It’s a tradition for every bride; finding something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. Deriving from an English rhyme, you can help the bride to be, choose a modern or traditional touch to the customary ritual. It doesn’t have to be a dreaded mission, but one that can bring meaning and inspiration for everyone involved. Read on to learn how to choose something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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   Choose a pair of earrings or bracelet from a grandparent.

   Choose the old. The old can represent something the bride is leaving behind as she embarks on her future with her new husband. Choose something from a grandparent, either on the bride or groom’s side. This could be an old handkerchief, which could be placed around the floral arrangement the bride carries down the aisle. Or, choose a piece of jewelry from the mother of the bride or groom, which can be worn on the wedding day. Another suggestion is to find an old wedding photo of the grandparents or parents and frame it for the new bride and groom. You can also ask for an old wedding band, which could be worn on the wedding day on a charm bracelet or necklace.

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   Scale down pictures of the couple and put them into a charm bracelet.

   Choose the new. The new can represent something the bride will gain through marriage; or, this can be something inimitable to the bride and groom. Get a few pictures of the couple when they first started dating or even pictures from when they first met. Scale the photos down and add them to a charm bracelet. This could be worn on the wedding day, or presented as a unique gift to the bride on her special day. Another idea is to create a photo box for the bride and gather movie stubs or concert tickets from the first date nights of the couple. Include pictures and add poetry on colored note cards inside the box. The bride will be sure to remember this for year’s to come.

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   Find a family heirloom that the bride can hold onto during the ceremony.

   Find something borrowed. The borrowed can be something close to the bride. It could be an item that is emblematic of something the bride admires about someone or something. This could be an old heirloom, like a necklace, earrings or a bracelet from a parent, grandparent or even great-grandparent. Adding a touch of ancestry can add a sentimental touch to this tradition.

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   Be creative with the blue.

   Choose the blue. The blue can be symbolic to the bride or something fun. Try and choose something hidden or small that only you and the bride know about. Paint the bride’s toes blue, with an eclectic nail polish. Or, design a garter for the bride that includes a little blue lace. Another idea is to purchase a nice blue, lingerie set to go under the bride’s wedding dress. And, whatever you choose, let it be unique and special to the bride.

Resources

• i-Weddings website
• The Knot website

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