I was at a wedding a while ago and It always puzzled me, to why the Bride must have something borrowed, something old, something new and something blue.....
2006-08-01 05:14:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Here ya go http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mbrides.html
SOMETHING OLD - stands for continuity, something linking the bride to her family and her past. Many brides choose a piece of antique family jewelry or mother's wedding gown.
SOMETHING NEW - represents optimism for the future: good fortune and success in the bride's new life. This can be a new gown, veil, etc.
SOMETHING BORROWED - is to remind the bride that friends and family will be there for her when help is needed. Often the borrowed item is a lace handkerchief, a necklace or the like.
SOMETHING NEW - stands for fidelity, loyalty and love: most often the bride's garter or floral bouquet has a touch of blue.
AND A SILVER SIXPENCE IN HER SHOE - is to wish the bride wealth: sixpence aren't common around here, so an old dime is often substituted. http://cgi.ebay.com/GENUINE-LUCKY-SILVER-SIXPENCE_W0QQitemZ170012463706QQihZ007QQcategoryZ3399QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Good luck!
2006-08-01 05:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You certainly don't "have" to, but some consider it a quaint tradition to follow.
2006-08-01 08:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.ultimatewedding.com/articles/get.php?action=getarticle&articleid=894
hope this helps you.
2006-08-01 05:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by bugdifino 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋