I was just wondering the purpose of it all? i've asked my Fh but he seems very opposed to it.. he says our happiness doesn't depend on some superstition!!! i'm confused... why do brides use something old , something borrowed and something blue?? is it tradition or superstition?? my dress is white and pink..

No idea why it happens, it just does in a lot of Western cultures. I borrowed a garter from my Bridemaid which had a blue bow, and wore some family jewellery. I think it's nice to do something that lots of other brides have done before you?

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I think it was origianally
something old
something new
something borrowed
something blue and
a sixpence in your shoe.

No idea where it comes from but the aunts were very concerened that i did it all 'properly' when i got hitched

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I'm guessing hes assuming you wont have flowers either. As they were orgininally included to cover up the fact that people didn't bath and have only continued as a tradition, as have bridesmaids and pretty much everything else we have in a normal 'white' wedding these days
Something Old - Signifies a sense of continuity and tradition and represents a link to the bride’s family and the past. Many brides choose to wear a piece of antique family jewelry or a mother’s or grandmother’s wedding dress on their wedding day.

Something New - Signifies the couple’s new beginning, a new life together as well as their hope for good fortune and success in the future. The wedding gown is often chosen as the new item.

Something Borrowed - To remind the bride that friends and family will be there for her when help is needed. The object should be borrowed from a happily married friend or family member. This comes with a wish that your married life will mirror the happiness in their marriage. Brides can borrow jewelry, a lace handkerchief, or even part of the wedding attire.

Something Blue - Blue represents fidelity, love, loyalty and purity. Often the blue item is the garter.

And a Sixpence in her Shoe - Signifies both financial wealth and a wealth of happiness and joy.

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