2006-06-23 00:19:02 · 12 answers · asked by niceaverage_girl 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW ...
Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in your shoe
The rhyme originated in Victorian times although some of customs referred in it are much older.
The "something old" represents the couples friends who will hopefully remain close during the marriage. Traditionally this was old garter which given to the bride by a happily married woman in the hope that her happiness in marriage would be passed on to the new bride.
"Something new" symbolises the newlyweds' happy and prosperous future.
The "something borrowed" is often lent by the bride's family and is an item much valued by the family. The bride must return the item to ensure good luck.
The custom of the bride wearing "something blue" originated in ancient Israel where the bride wore a blue ribbon in her hair to represent fidelity.
The placing of a silver sixpence in the bride's shoe was to ensure wealth in the couples married life. Today some brides substitute a penny in their shoe during the ceremony as silver sixpences are less common.
2006-06-23 00:23:33 · answer #1 · answered by brian d 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence (or a penny) in your shoe. They symbolize (in order) continuity, hope for the future, borrowed happiness (you're supposed to borrow something from someone who's happily married), faithfulness and good fortune and love, and prosperity. A lot of times people don't know the sixpence/penny part, so it's not always done. And don't worry if you can't find one of anything; it's OK to combine! :o)
2006-06-24 22:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by KrisD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something old something new something borrowed and something blue, I was exactly the same i kept forgetting the silly things before i got married in may but i checked out wedding forums that were very helpful eg. niweddings.co.uk i still use it to help brides to be with advice its great
2006-06-25 15:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by emma1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe. if you live in the uk you can get a sixpence at past times, makes a nice gift for the bride
2006-06-24 03:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by rubytuesday. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe.
2006-06-23 07:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by Mummy of 2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something old something new something borrowed something blue.
2006-06-23 10:05:59 · answer #6 · answered by Matthew C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.
2006-06-25 20:34:14 · answer #7 · answered by buyone32 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.
2006-06-23 07:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by bevsthe1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something borrowed and something blue.And then go hang out and drink with your crew.
2006-06-23 15:51:15 · answer #9 · answered by daniellesmith1973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To save monotony I'll just say Brian D is right.
2006-06-23 09:21:33 · answer #10 · answered by babygirl_k2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋