The use of something blue in a wedding is a tradition rooted in a Victorian English rhyme that says: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in her shoe.” Each of these elements symbolizes different wishes for the marrying couple.
Origin and meaning
- Something Old: Represents continuity and the bride’s connection to her past and family.
- Something New: Symbolizes the future and the hope for a happy and prosperous life for the couple.
- Something Borrowed: It is said that it should come from someone who is already happily married, symbolizing the transfer of happiness and good fortune to the bride.
- Something Blue: This tradition originates from ancient Israel, where brides wore a blue ribbon to symbolize purity, fidelity, and eternal love. In the Victorian era, blue was also associated with the Virgin Mary, representing purity and modesty.
- A Sixpence in her Shoe: Symbolizes prosperity and wealth for the couple.
Current meaning of blue
Today, wearing something blue at the wedding is still a symbol of fidelity, purity, love, and good luck. Here are some modern ways brides incorporate “something blue” into their wedding:
- The bride’s bouquet: Incorporate some blue flora into the arrangement.
- Lighting: Transform your setting into magic with a touch of blue to start your path to good luck.
- Decoration: A blue goblet will make your setup unique while also making each guest feel like a special part of your big day.
- Location: Here we win by a landslide! At La Finka 4.1, we are “Made in blue,” so we have blue incorporated into our DNA. The sea and sky will be an incomparable natural backdrop.
Follow this tradition that adds a meaningful and personal touch to your big day, filling your wedding with symbolism and good wishes.
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