Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue This tradition goes back to the “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, A Sixpence in your Shoe” wedding superstition first referred to in an 1871 issue of St. James Magazine, from Lancastershire, England. Therefore, relatives and close friends would give the bride small tokens of their affection to wear or carry with her on her special day. Also, the items were presented just before the wedding began and were not wedding gifts. Consequently, these mementos reminded the bride that she has family and friends that care about her and support her decision to marry. As a result, this wedding superstition was once thought to not only give the Bride good luck on her wedding day, but also help to guarantee fertility and prosperity. Something Old Something old was usually a token carried by another bride at a previous wedding who has had good luck or a successful and happy marriage. This gift is about s