Old, New, Borrowed, Blue....Keeping the Tradition Alive!

For this weeks Confetti blog post, I wrote about the Tradition of Old, New, Borrowed, Blue….some clever suggestions on how to keep the tradition alive but also a few quirky ideas!

Something Old

  • A locket containing a picture of your great-grandparents.
  • A family rosary for the ceremony.
  • Antique combs or hairpins, to adorn your hair.
  • Wear wedding bands from both your grandmothers on your right-hand ring finger.
  • Superstition has it, if you hide an old British sixpence in your left shoe it’s supposed to bring good luck.
  • Place a baby bracelet of your own, or one of your family members around the base of your bouquet.
  • For a true “something old” consider an antique veil. Browse online auction sites, like ebay.com, where you can find true treasures from decades past.

Something New

  • A key to your new home, if you’re moving in together for the first time, hidden in your bouquet wrap.
  • A lucky penny minted in the year of your wedding.
  • Everything else!

Something Borrowed

  • For the nature-lovers, put a flower from your own garden into your bouquet.
  • If your dad still uses handkerchiefs, then use one tucked under your bodice.
  • For a Christmas, or winter wedding, borrow a fur stole or wrap.
  • Borrowing jewellery is a very common one, we all have eyed up certain pieces on our mums, friends, or relatives!
  • Religious? Then borrow a family bible for the ceremony.

Something Blue

  • Not interested in an all white-gown? Then you can have a blue sash on your dress.
  • Blue flowers in your bouquet.
  • My mum did this one!! Wear a blue garter!
  • Sapphire jewellery
  • Get creative with a blue pen for signing the marriage certificate!
  • This is lovely if you are thinking of having your wedding dress made into a christening gown if you plan on having babies after the wedding – Have your initials and wedding date embroidered onto your dress lining in baby blue.
  • As done by my web designer, Sabrina – Paint your toenails cobalt blue!
Ciara Crossan

Ciara is the Founder and CEO of WeddingDates and has a particular love for quirky & unusual weddings! Considered a wedding venue expert, lucky for her she has visited hundreds of stunning wedding venues all over Ireland and the UK.

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