Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.
I learnt about this little English wedding tradition from movies. When I was preparing for my wedding, I thought it's quite interesting so I did some read-ups on google and found out that it's believed to be originated from the Victorian era. Maybe it's just me, the poem sounds really romantic! :P
Anyway, I just decided to follow this little "tradition" just for our pre-wedding photography Day 1 (more like a trial session, so much fun)! :D
"Something old" symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past.
I picked my favourite pale pink & white polka dot peep-toe heels as my "something old". :) I've owned it for almost 2 years, and was hoping to wear it for some special occassions. So glad that it made it for my pre-wedding photography! I thought it'll break before I get married but amazingly it stays firm and strong until now, money well spent! :P
"Something new" means optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead.
My RM499 white dress from Tangs (by Daniel Yam) is my "something new", purchased it just for pre-wedding photos and tea ceremony. ;) I love the bow in the middle, helps divert attention way from my little "pouch". :P
"Something borrowed" is usually an item from a friend or family member, which reminds the bride that she can depend on her friends and family.
Anne's pearl necklace is my "something borrowed". Our Aunt Maria from San Francisco purchased this necklace for her years ago, and we never worn it. I thought I'd wear it for photos. Can't neglect a real pearl necklace for too long! :D
As for the "something blue", blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding gowns, as evidenced in proverbs like, "Marry in blue, lover be true."
I was thinking... blue... blue... where else can I add "something blue"? I opened up my wardrobe and this blue scarf caught my attention! It was passed down by Aunt Maria, she said she doesn't use it anymore and thought we might be able to use it here in Malaysia. Thank God we kept it..... who knows after 2 years I would use it for my pre-wedding photography? Hahaha..
Lastly, a "silver sixpence" is a coin that was minted in Britain from 1551 to 1967. It was made of silver and worth six pennies. And finally, a silver sixpence in the bride's shoe represents wealth and financial security.
I didn't spend time looking for a silver sixpence.. haha. I have a bowl of 1 cents that we no longer use as money in Malaysia. I just took the newest, and used scotch tape to make it stay in my shoe. That's it!
I wonder, why most of the attention seems to be on the bride in a wedding..? Even in this poem, it speaks nothing about the groom! Only "her". :D I thought, it could be because.. in the olden days, when we get married, it is the girl who has to leave the family and join the boy's family. There were this "separations" and the wedding was the mark of the bride's new life, the day she changed her last name. :)
I'm thankful that in this era, we no longer see it as "giving away my daughter" but more of "I'm gaining a son" ! :D
3 more months to our wedding day! May God's grace be upon us, may His Holy Spirit be our teacher and guide to all our wedding preparations, may His blessing be upon us, our family and friends. :) Amen!
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