Traditional

The full tradition is something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in her shoe. (US has adapted that to a penny.) It’s from an English rhyme that’s appeared since I think the 1600s.


I followed it, just out of tradition than out of fear for bad luck. Something new was my dress, something old was a hankie made from my mother’s wedding dress, something borrowed was a pin from my late MIL (borrowed from FIL) and earrings from a bridesmaid, and something blue was the earrings and my shoes. Right after we got engaged on a trip to the UK, my hubby gave me a pence and said “There’s a shiny penny for your shoe,” so I saved it and tucked it in my shoe!

Yes, the saying "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" is still a popular tradition for brides. It symbolizes continuity, optimism, shared happiness, and fidelity. Many brides incorporate these elements into their wedding attire for good luck and sentimentality.