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Aside from wedding tips, brides turn to traditions to celebrate their wedding. And one popular wedding tradition is bringing in something borrowed and something blue. We've made a quick guide for you to follow this tradition with no sweat.

Where Did Something Borrowed Something Blue Originate?

The tradition of injecting something borrowed and something blue into a wedding comes from the Old English rhyme, "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe". This rhyme came about during the Victorian era in Lancashire, England.

A bride needed to add these objects, believing they would bring about a happy marriage. They would also protect the bride from the evil curse. This curse is from a malicious glare that could stop a bride from bearing a child. 

Now, here are the meanings behind each item you're supposed to collect.

What Does Something Borrowed Mean?

Borrowing an item from a married couple represents bringing fortune into the marriage. 

Before, a bride borrows an undergarment from a female relative or friend. This act signifies a happy marriage and healthy kids. This tradition changed to honor the owner of the borrowed object. 

What Does Something Blue Mean?

Old English believed that marriage requires love, purity, and fidelity. And these qualities are what the color blue represents. 

During the old times, a bride tucks a blue garter on her thigh. The groom then removes it using his teeth.

Who Gives the Bride the Something Borrowed and Something Blue Objects?

Female family members and friends are the common ones who give the bride these items. 

Though the term is "borrowed", grandmothers can give a vintage piece of jewelry that a bride can wear. A grade school classmate can lend blue ribbons for the bride's shoes. 

But again, it is your choice. You can borrow or receive these items from male relatives and friends. 

What Are Something Borrowed Ideas?

We rounded up unique something borrowed ideas for you. Read through, and you might find something for yourself. 

The Romantic First-Dance Song

See your parents get emotional when they hear the first few lyrics of your first-dance song. Borrow their wedding theme song and dance to it with your groom. 

A Signature Recipe

While new recipes also take over menu selections, going classic might work out for you. You can give a classic dish a modern twist or serve it as it is. Borrow a signature recipe for food from your family. Let us say, from your grandmother. Incorporate it into the set menu. Fill your guests' stomachs with good food and stories of your classic recipe. 

A Stylish Hair Accessory

You often choose your closest and dearest for your bridal party. These selected ladies are some of the women who saw your singlehood journey. And throughout this journey, you might have a hairpiece that marked your friendship. Your girl best friend might have kept the shining tiara you both used during your high school sleepover. 

A Special Piece of Jewelry

Wear the pair of earrings your mother or grandmother used at her wedding. Also, a departed female family member dear to you might have a sentimental piece of jewelry. Ask her living relatives if you can borrow it. It is like she is there attending and witnessing your wedding.

A Bouquet Bling

If you plan to use your accessories, why not use this borrowed piece of jewelry as a bouquet bling? For example, tie your bouquet with a pearl necklace from your family's jewelry chest.

What Are Something Blue Ideas?

Now, here are something blue ideas you can incorporate into your wedding. 

Royal Blue Bridesmaid Dresses

It's not always the bride who needs to wear or use the something blue item. Your bridal party can help you. Let them wear royal blue dresses to fulfill the something blue tradition. 

Sparkling Glasses

Blue drinking glasses will look calming on long tables enrobed with white linen. Enjoy your signature drink in beautiful drinking glassware.  

Enrobed in Blue

Look even more beautiful while getting your hair and makeup done. Throw in a silky blue robe that will make you look elegant and royal.  

Fluffy Feathers

Hair accessories can make a bride even more beautiful. A blue feathery headband is a perfect choice for the modern bride. It is both dramatic and artsy.

Blue Package

While waiting for the exchange of rings, ensure they are safe. Store them in style in a velvet cushioned box.

Conclusion

Do not stress over this old tradition. The objects you use should not dictate how you want to hold your wedding. And not having these objects at your wedding should not measure your marital success. Your wedding day is yours to celebrate in whatever way you want. Your marriage becomes a success because of your daily commitment to your partner. 

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