Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue?
This saying originated in Victorian times and symbolises the bride’s hopes for her new life. “Something old” is usually given to the bride by her family, signifying the family love she hopes to bring to her marriage. “Something new” is usually a new accessory that the bride wears to signify the success and wealth she hopes her and her husband will achieve. “Something borrowed” is usually lent to her by a close friend or relative and signifies the trust and friendship she hopes to bring to her new life. “Something blue” is usually a garter or ribbon as blue is the colour of fidelity and represents the bride’s commitment to her marriage. Why do bride’s carry bouquets? In ancient times the bridal bouquet was filled with special herbs to ward off evil spirits and promote fertility. Why does the bride stand on the groom’s left hand side? The bride also walks down the left side of the church so that, (when men carried swords on their right), her father and husband could protect her from jeal
