Something

As you may, or may not, have figured out by now - there are endless amounts of wedding traditions and superstitions. Arguably one of the most recognized being the charming victorian era poem,

        "Something Old, Something New,

Something Borrowed,

Something Blue and a silver sixpence in her shoe."

{image taken by Sarah Maingot/Martha Stewart Weddings}

Most brides will comply to the requests of this poem, if for no other reason then to please their maids, mothers and grandmothers. So, for all the brides wondering why she simply must wear a blue ribbon in her hair, allow me to explain.

According to tradition, the something old was typically an old garter worn by a happily married woman. This ensured happiness throughout the new brides marriage.

Something new was to promise of future filled with health and success.

The something borrowed came from the brides family, to show their love and support. (The something borrowed must be returned in order to ensure good luck)

and finally something blue represents fidelity and constancy.

Many of today's brides disregard the true final line of "and a silver sixpence in her shoe", which was thought to bring wealth to the couple. However, there are still some brides who stash a penny in their shoe before heading down the aisle.

Happy Planning!