On the day of your wedding, someone is going to ask you if you have remembered :
” Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.”
It’s an easy tradition to fulfill, so why not? Some brides take care of the entire situation by tucking two hankies into their small clutch bags; a blue one borrowed from grandmother or mother and another one borrowed white.
Steve Pomerleau Photography, Windsor, Ontario- will travel
However, if the tradition interests you, take time to coordinate some meaningful items on this special day! Look closely at your grandparents’ or your parents’ wedding photographs. Chances are your mother and grandmothers were wearing jewellery such as a pin, cameo, pendant, earrings, pearls or a vintage veil. These keepsakes may be tucked away in a special place (perhaps even wrapped in that blue lace-trimmed handkerchief); what an honour to have them included in your wedding finery!
Perhaps you’ll be carrying on a family tradition that started generations ago and it will provide a sweet touch to your day.
If carrying family keepsakes is not your style, consider a contemporary solution. Choose something old, perhaps from your childhood, or a memento from your first date. Borrow the jewellery or other sentimental items from your best friend. A blue ribbon can always be part of your garter, if you choose to uphold that tradition. It’s pretty simple- and you will be creating your own special sentiments.
One bride I recently read about, asked all her special “guests” to all wear blue to her wedding. At the reception, they all were introduced as valued “old” friends and were easily distinguishable from everyone else!
