The age-old rhyme has woven itself into a wedding tradition that brides have been following for years. Brides now may not believe in the superstitious practice, but they still have fun trying to put their personal twist to it. Here are some creative and cute ways you can incorporate something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue at your wedding.
Your Something Old
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You don’t have to buy new, fancy shoes for your wedding. Whip out your favorite sneakers and be your comfortable self. This especially works well if you’re having a casual wedding. Or maybe, spray on an old fragrance that you wore the day you met. Songs from the ’60s and ’70s like Can’t Help Falling In Love or The Way You Look Tonight are evergreen and never fail to strike those emotional chords. Dancing to the same song your parents danced to on their wedding night can also be a special moment to reminisce. Oftentimes, something old can double as your something borrowed as well! Like your grandmother’s pearls or your mother’s wedding dress. A family heirloom is another choice that could be well-incorporated into your wedding decor.
Your Something New
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They say that scent is the strongest link to memories. With a spritz of a new perfume, create a fresh memory of your wedding day for you to reminisce in the future. You can even get matching tattoos, customize your protective masks with your names as Mr. & Mrs. or have a cute little decorative key that represents your new life together. New hashtags that guests can use when posting pictures and framed lyrics to the song of your first dance are also great options to go with. You may decide to incorporate more than one of these ideas into your wedding. In the end, it’s all about having fun with them. So go crazy!
A Something Borrowed
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For your something borrowed, you have lots of ideas to go around. From family heirlooms and unique jewelry pieces to veils and handkerchiefs, everything usually has a significant meaning that you resonate with. But it doesn’t always have to be something borrowed from your mother or grandmother. Even your dad’s favorite pocket square can be weaved into your dress or used to hold your bouquet. His cufflinks can also become part of your bouquet as a subtle decorative item. If you have a favorite line from a song or poem, or maybe a line from another friend’s vows, embroider it into the lining of your dress.
A Something Blue
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There’s a lot you can do with the color blue. For starters, there are multiple shades of blue to chose from. Be it your dress, decor, flowers, or jewelry; you can play around with so many alternatives. Classy shoes and flowers like the Sea Holly and Hydrangea are subtle ways to include blue into your look. Try out a shade of blue on your nails instead of going for a nude color, or if you’re really bold, why not dye your locks blue! Blue cocktails are also a great idea and are also something everyone can enjoy.
Be as creative and unique as you like for a personalized touch that truly speaks your story. Whether you go bold with your ideas or want to carry the tradition in a subtle style, it is totally up to you. Show it off or let it be something personal that only you know about. Explore your creativity and do something different. Good luck!
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