Creative Ideas for Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue

Hey Beauty Bees,

The big day is coming up fast for my Fiance and I. Two weeks from today, May 15th 2015, we will be saying our "I Do's". With the dress chosen and how I want my hair and makeup to be done picked out, just minor details are left to be planned out.

I almost totally forgot about the famous bridal rhyme describing the four "somethings" all brides need for their big day.

"Something old,

something new,

something borrowed, 

something blue,

and a silver sixpence in her shoe."

With a little bit of research I found out what each line of the rhyme meant for the bride as well as thought of some creative ways to add each "something" when getting ready for your wedding day.

Something Old is a symbol for her family, her past and tradition.

1. Something old can be a great way to remember family members who have passed away and can't be at your wedding. Take a favorite vintage photo – such as your grandparents on their wedding day – and make a small photo charm of them. Then attach that to your bouquet with a beautiful ribbon.

2. Vintage clutches and makeup bags bring a little whimsy and sophistication to your wedding day look. Although you won't be carrying your clutch around your wedding reception, it will make for some great photographs! 

3. Wear some of your mother’s or grandmother’s past gown fabric. It can be sewn into your dress or on your bouquet

Something New is a symbol for her new life ahead of her.

1. Very basic, but you are spending a lot of money on that new gorgeous dress , why not give it the spotlight and make it your new.

2. A key to your new home, if you're moving in together for the first time, hidden in your bouquet wrap

3. This can be when you get the courage to try out that new makeup look. I would suggest not going too far out of your comfort zone since you will be the main attraction all day.

Something Borrowed is traditionally borrowed from another happy bride, and symbolizes borrowed happiness.

1. If your dad had a happy marriage, borrow his handkerchief, incorporate a cuff link into your bouquet or pin a tie tack into your hair. You could also use his wedding tie or a favorite pocket square to wrap your bouquet.

2. I love the idea of dancing to the same first dance song that a couple you admire danced to on their day. Not only is it a fabulous way for you to show them how much their marriage has inspired you, but it's a great way to remind them of their very own wedding day. 

3. Think about using a borrowed item in a different way. For instance, if your aunt has a beautiful brooch that would look elegant pinned to the back of your gown where the train will be pinned up, borrow that for the day.

Something Blue is a symbol for fidelity, purity, and love. For Christian brides, it is also a symbol of the Virgin Mary.

1. Let your fingers do the good luck talking with a pale turquoise nail polish shade. Or keep your good luck charm to yourself by painting your toe nails with a bolder sapphire. 

2. Tuck a good luck charm into your bouquet. Natural "something blue" flowers include irises, delphinium, cornflower, hydrangea, thistle, and forget-me-knots. You can also find many dyed flowers, like roses and carnations Whether they comprise your whole bouquet, or just a few subtle blooms, you'll carry your luck down the aisle with you.

3. Whether or not you’ll be upholding the garter toss tradition, wearing a blue garter is still an easy and concealed way to sport your ‘something blue'.

With your four somethings, you will be ready to walk down that aisle.

What did you use on your wedding day as your four somethings?