Why something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue?
To insure a happy and lasting marriage, a bride should carry something old from someone who has been married for a long time and something new, to carry into her new life. Something borrowed, “borrowed happiness”, something blue, “the color blue has been associated with purity and modesty”. A penny in your shoe, place a penny in your shoe to bring good fortune and protection against want. Why is a white runner used? The white runner, signifies a pure pathway into happiness. Rose petals in the bride’s path lead her to a sweet and plentiful future. Why is the bride given away? In days of old, the bride was literally given to the groom in an arranged marriage. Today “giving away” is seen as symbolic of her parent’s support for her union. Why is the ceremony sealed with a kiss? Occurring at the end of the ceremony, the kiss announces a new union and married status. Why is there a wedding cake? It is a symbol of good luck and fertility, cake being exchanged is to show loyalty and devotion t
