And why is it use when people get married. I looked it up on the internet and the last part a sixpence in her shoe finished it and i just want to know what it means. Because i want my wedding to cover most of the traditional things with a taste of my flavor to finish it off.
2007-05-10 02:17:38 · 6 answers · asked by tasheema22 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
From this site http://nhnh.essortment.com/weddingceremony_rote.htm
The original saying dates back to the Victoria times and states, "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe."
Something old. . .
A bride may wear or carry something old to represent her continued ties to her family and her old life. Many brides wear a piece of family jewelry as their old item. Some brides wear the wedding dress worn by their mother or grandmother. In many cases, something old may also be something borrowed.
Something new. . .
Wearing something new is supposed to represent success and hope in the bride's new life and in her marriage. If the bride purchased her wedding dress new, it may represent her new item, but any item that is new may be used. Something ‘new' is usually the easiest category to fill.
Something borrowed . . .
The borrowed item should be something borrowed from a friend that is happily married. It is suggested that their happiness will rubb off on you and bring lasting happiness to your marriage. Some brides borrow an item of clothing, a piece of jewelry, a handkerchief or perhaps a beaded purse.
Something blue. . .
Wearing something blue dates back to biblical times when a blue wedding dress was worn to represent purity, fidelity and love. Over time this has changed from wearing a blue dress to wearing just a blue band around the bottom of the bride's wedding dress to modern times - where it is commonplace for the bride to wear a blue garter.
Silver sixpence. . .
Placing a silver sixpence in the bride's left shoe is said to be a symbol of wealth. This not only refers to financial wealth, but also a wealth of happiness and joy throughout her married life. Since most brides probably don't even know what a sixpence is - this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times. However, if you would like to include it in your wedding, you can purchase a silver sixpence from many companies that sell bridal supplies such as garters and invitations.
ETA: In amercica we just use a penny instead of a sixpense, they are hard to come by.
2007-05-10 02:33:46 · answer #1 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's an old superstition that originated in the United Kingdom. Something old from the bride's life with her family, representing her past Something new to represent her new life with her husband Something borrowed from a happily married woman to get some of her "luck" Something blue because blue was considered the most fortuitous color for brides (green was considered very unlucky!) The sixpence in the shoe was supposed to guarantee that the couple would always have all the money they need. Some American brides use pennies because we don't have sixpence!
2016-05-19 21:49:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something Old... This is thought to refer to the Bride's old life and her family. Though she is signifying leaving them behind by wearing something old, she is showing that she still remembers them. Also thought to be linking her to the other women in her family by carrying one of their heirloom possessions.
Something New... Wearing something new represents the hopeful success and good fortune in the Bride's new life. Also thought to represent fertility of the mind and of the relationship.
Something Borrowed... Borrowing an item already worn by a happy Bride is believed to pass on the good luck. You can also borrow from anyone special to you if you follow the supposition that the act of borrowing signifies a support group in times of need.
Something Blue... Blue is a sign of purity and of good health. This follows the long tradition of Brides being pure on their wedding day and their commitment to their future husbands.
And A Silver Sixpence... This represents wealth - not just financial wealth, but spiritual wealth, happiness and good luck throughout their married life. sometimes represented in the pagan traditions by Flax, Fodder and Food. Signs of abundance.
I would suggest using a dime, they are the same size as a silver sixpence.....
2007-05-10 03:03:18 · answer #3 · answered by oisian88 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a tale of good luck for the bride. I never heard the last part before. I think most people stick to the something new, old, borrowed, and blue part. Best Wishes!
2007-05-10 02:25:40 · answer #4 · answered by LadyD1019 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sixpence is a coin from England--small amount, like a penny. Women put them in their shoes--in the US we use pennies.
2007-05-10 02:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just an old wives tale for getting luck for the bride.
2007-05-10 02:21:53 · answer #6 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋