{"id":86418,"date":"2023-11-08T11:30:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T11:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=86418"},"modified":"2023-11-08T12:23:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T12:23:56","slug":"something-old-new-borrowed-blue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/something-old-new-borrowed-blue\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique Something Old New Borrowed &#038; Blue Wedding Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue<\/strong> is an old tradition, but one that&#8217;s still definitely being incorporated into today&#8217;s weddings. It&#8217;s a lovely tradition that gets a couple and their family thinking about how to include sentimental items in a wedding outfit or accessories.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353952\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Ideas-Bears-Collective.jpg\" alt=\"Something Old New Borrowed Blue Ideas Bears Collective\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Ideas-Bears-Collective.jpg 750w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Ideas-Bears-Collective-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Ideas-Bears-Collective-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Ideas-Bears-Collective-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Ideas-Bears-Collective-604x403.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Ideas-Bears-Collective-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Ideas-Bears-Collective-467x312.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/> Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearscollective.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bears Collective<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/1920s-speakeasy-country-house-glamour-wedding\/\">1920s Speakeasy Wedding<\/a> Shoes: <a href=\"https:\/\/charlottemills.com\/\">Charlotte Mills<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The personality of a bride or groom can really shine through the lovely things they choose.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I have rounded up some simple ideas to get you thinking about your <strong>something old, new, borrowed and blue<\/strong>. No matter your budget, style or planning timescale, there will be an idea for you! Plus I&#8217;ll share ideas for grooms and the meaning of this historic good luck tradition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;Skip To<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#old\">Something Old<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#new\">Something New<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#borrowed\">Something Borrowed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#blue\">Something Blue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#meaning\">Tradition Meaning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#groom\">Ideas For Grooms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Something old,<\/p>\n<p>Something new,<\/p>\n<p>Something borrowed,<\/p>\n<p>Something blue,<\/p>\n<p>And a silver sixpence in your shoe<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"infoBox infoBox--tick theme--blue\"><p class=\"h2\"><\/p><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccc Top Tip - You could have dual-purpose items, which count as more than one element of the tradition too.<\/p>\n<p><br\/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u2192 This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase \u2013 at no additional cost to yourself.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"old\">Something Old<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Don a vintage outfit<\/li>\n<li>Wear your favourite shoes<\/li>\n<li>Paint your nails in your best varnish<\/li>\n<li>Choose sentimental jewellery from your jewellery box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-353963 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-Vintage-Engagement-Ring-Blue-Sapphire-Camilla-Lucinda-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Something Old Vintage Engagement Ring Blue Sapphire Camilla Lucinda\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-Vintage-Engagement-Ring-Blue-Sapphire-Camilla-Lucinda-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-Vintage-Engagement-Ring-Blue-Sapphire-Camilla-Lucinda-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-Vintage-Engagement-Ring-Blue-Sapphire-Camilla-Lucinda-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-Vintage-Engagement-Ring-Blue-Sapphire-Camilla-Lucinda-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-Vintage-Engagement-Ring-Blue-Sapphire-Camilla-Lucinda-604x906.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-Vintage-Engagement-Ring-Blue-Sapphire-Camilla-Lucinda-60x90.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-Vintage-Engagement-Ring-Blue-Sapphire-Camilla-Lucinda.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camillalucindaphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Camilla Lucinda<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/authentic-mismatched-country-festival-wedding\/\">Authentic Mismatched Country Festival Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear your glasses<\/li>\n<li>Scour vintage haberdasheries for a vintage ribbon to accessories for your dress or bouquet<\/li>\n<li>Wear antique gloves<\/li>\n<li>Use a family heirloom such as a watch or pocket watch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-353969 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Somthing-Old-Groom-Wedding-Idea-Pocket-Watch-Wildflower-Photo-Co-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Somthing Old Groom Wedding Idea Pocket Watch Wildflower Photo Co\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Somthing-Old-Groom-Wedding-Idea-Pocket-Watch-Wildflower-Photo-Co-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Somthing-Old-Groom-Wedding-Idea-Pocket-Watch-Wildflower-Photo-Co-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Somthing-Old-Groom-Wedding-Idea-Pocket-Watch-Wildflower-Photo-Co-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Somthing-Old-Groom-Wedding-Idea-Pocket-Watch-Wildflower-Photo-Co-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Somthing-Old-Groom-Wedding-Idea-Pocket-Watch-Wildflower-Photo-Co-604x906.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Somthing-Old-Groom-Wedding-Idea-Pocket-Watch-Wildflower-Photo-Co-60x90.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Somthing-Old-Groom-Wedding-Idea-Pocket-Watch-Wildflower-Photo-Co.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/wildflowerphotoco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wildflower Photo Co.<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/california-ranch-wedding\/\">California Ranch Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"new\">Something New<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Your shiny new outfit or accessories<\/li>\n<li>A gift from your loved ones or fiance on the day<\/li>\n<li>Engrave a new message on an old classic<\/li>\n<li>Wear a cheeky <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+ROfE2jFAgtKVQwAyG2HR5g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-353961 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-New-Wedding-Idea-Garter-Bride-Jessica-Hill-Photography-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Something New Wedding Idea Garter Bride Jessica Hill Photography\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-New-Wedding-Idea-Garter-Bride-Jessica-Hill-Photography-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-New-Wedding-Idea-Garter-Bride-Jessica-Hill-Photography-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-New-Wedding-Idea-Garter-Bride-Jessica-Hill-Photography-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-New-Wedding-Idea-Garter-Bride-Jessica-Hill-Photography-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-New-Wedding-Idea-Garter-Bride-Jessica-Hill-Photography-604x906.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-New-Wedding-Idea-Garter-Bride-Jessica-Hill-Photography-60x90.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-New-Wedding-Idea-Garter-Bride-Jessica-Hill-Photography.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: Jessica Hill Photography via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wes-anderson-william-morris-wedding-ideas\/\">Wes Anderson Wedding Ideas<\/a> Garter: <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+n8s_JVO0ZGeLej82jOm4GQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">To Be Adorned<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A new haircut or colour<\/li>\n<li>New makeup or hair products<\/li>\n<li>Fresh perfume\/aftershave bottle<\/li>\n<li>Get a tattoo to mark the day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353971\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Wedding-Something-New-Tattoo-Fairclough-Studios.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Something New Tattoo Fairclough Studios\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Wedding-Something-New-Tattoo-Fairclough-Studios.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Wedding-Something-New-Tattoo-Fairclough-Studios-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Wedding-Something-New-Tattoo-Fairclough-Studios-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Wedding-Something-New-Tattoo-Fairclough-Studios-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Wedding-Something-New-Tattoo-Fairclough-Studios-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Wedding-Something-New-Tattoo-Fairclough-Studios-604x403.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Wedding-Something-New-Tattoo-Fairclough-Studios-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Wedding-Something-New-Tattoo-Fairclough-Studios-467x312.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/faircloughstudios.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fairclough Studios<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/gamekeeper-inn-wedding\/\">Gamekeeper Inn Wedding<\/a> Tattoo Station: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dorisloves.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doris Loves<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"borrowed\">Something Borrowed<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Borrow accessories (veil\/ tie\/pocket square\/shoes\/cufflinks etc)<\/li>\n<li>Ask for brooches or <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+LzPORiYEh0cF2Mkz7FQznQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">lockets<\/a> to adorn your bouquet\/buttonhole<\/li>\n<li>Borrow a fun cover-up such as a jacket, coat or cardigan<\/li>\n<li>Borrow a friend&#8217;s cute clutch bag\/wallet\/purse<\/li>\n<li>Have a friend lend a <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+UczwzugBPZkPJA3vqojlDA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hip flask<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353982\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Idea-Hip-Flask-LJM-Photography.jpg\" alt=\"Something Borrowed Wedding Idea Hip Flask LJM Photography\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Idea-Hip-Flask-LJM-Photography.jpg 750w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Idea-Hip-Flask-LJM-Photography-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Idea-Hip-Flask-LJM-Photography-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Idea-Hip-Flask-LJM-Photography-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Idea-Hip-Flask-LJM-Photography-604x403.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Idea-Hip-Flask-LJM-Photography-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Idea-Hip-Flask-LJM-Photography-467x312.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: LJM Photography via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/romantic-coral-summer-wedding\/\">Romantic Coral Summer Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask a loved one to lend a <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+sVT5vfjyf0m96XrWt2HKNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pretty handkerchief<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wear an heirloom piece of jewellery<\/li>\n<li>Use a borrowed <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+TRpXmKJre47s2oDfYbgvPA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pen to sign your marriage certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Borrow a loved one&#8217;s car<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Be9P10tOfyniZisvItpqAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ring pillow<\/a> passed down through the generations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353972\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Ring-Pillow-Katherine-and-Her-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"Something Borrowed Wedding Ring Pillow Katherine and Her Camera\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Ring-Pillow-Katherine-and-Her-Camera.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Ring-Pillow-Katherine-and-Her-Camera-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Ring-Pillow-Katherine-and-Her-Camera-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Ring-Pillow-Katherine-and-Her-Camera-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Ring-Pillow-Katherine-and-Her-Camera-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Ring-Pillow-Katherine-and-Her-Camera-604x403.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Ring-Pillow-Katherine-and-Her-Camera-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Borrowed-Wedding-Ring-Pillow-Katherine-and-Her-Camera-467x312.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.katherineandhercamera.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katherine and Her Camera<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/marie-antoinette-wedding-ideas\/\">Marie Antoinette Wedding Ideas<\/a> Ring Pillow: <a href=\"https:\/\/tobeadorned.square.site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To Be Adorned <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"blue\">Something Blue<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+jsRvBJjYcjuaqLUqrTw8Jw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blue ribbon<\/a> to tie your bouquet\/buttonhole<\/li>\n<li>Wear a blue outfit or accessories<\/li>\n<li>Use blue flowers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353965\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Bouquet-Ribbon-Idea-Photography34.jpg\" alt=\"Something Blue Bouquet Ribbon Idea Photography34\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Bouquet-Ribbon-Idea-Photography34.jpg 750w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Bouquet-Ribbon-Idea-Photography34-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Bouquet-Ribbon-Idea-Photography34-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Bouquet-Ribbon-Idea-Photography34-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Bouquet-Ribbon-Idea-Photography34-604x906.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Bouquet-Ribbon-Idea-Photography34-60x90.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/photography34.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photography34<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/powder-blue-country-rustic-charm-wedding\/\">Powder Blue Country Rustic Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paint the bottom of your shoes<\/li>\n<li>Wear <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+gZdGy6Ca0mCmD6AN25jqPA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blue gemstone jewellery<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Stitch something beautiful into your dress such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+_KS_goOoEtWpYw2uNz6EWw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blue heart patch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-353964 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Heart-Wedding-Dress-Patch-Idea-Landon-Jacob-Productions-720x960.jpg\" alt=\"Something Blue Heart Wedding Dress Patch Idea Landon Jacob Productions\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Heart-Wedding-Dress-Patch-Idea-Landon-Jacob-Productions-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Heart-Wedding-Dress-Patch-Idea-Landon-Jacob-Productions-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Heart-Wedding-Dress-Patch-Idea-Landon-Jacob-Productions-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Heart-Wedding-Dress-Patch-Idea-Landon-Jacob-Productions-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Heart-Wedding-Dress-Patch-Idea-Landon-Jacob-Productions-604x805.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Heart-Wedding-Dress-Patch-Idea-Landon-Jacob-Productions-60x80.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Heart-Wedding-Dress-Patch-Idea-Landon-Jacob-Productions.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jordanmikal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Landon Jacob Productions<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/columbia-south-carolina-wedding\/\">Columbia South Carolina Wedding<\/a> Flowers: <a href=\"https:\/\/minniebees.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MinnieBees<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go daring and wear blue make-up<\/li>\n<li>Wear some blue wellies for those muddy field portraits<\/li>\n<li>Don blue tights or undies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-353956 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Clutch-Bag-Wedding-Idea-Wyldbee-Photography-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Something Blue Clutch Bag Wedding Idea Wyldbee Photography\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Clutch-Bag-Wedding-Idea-Wyldbee-Photography-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Clutch-Bag-Wedding-Idea-Wyldbee-Photography-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Clutch-Bag-Wedding-Idea-Wyldbee-Photography-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Clutch-Bag-Wedding-Idea-Wyldbee-Photography-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Clutch-Bag-Wedding-Idea-Wyldbee-Photography-604x906.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Clutch-Bag-Wedding-Idea-Wyldbee-Photography-60x90.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Clutch-Bag-Wedding-Idea-Wyldbee-Photography.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/wyldbee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wyldbee Photography<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/lancashire-country-house-wedding\/\">Lancashire Country House Wedding<\/a> Bag: <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+cIeckvlkVGpTHdAsuCWpAw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Katie Loxton<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose blue accessories (<a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+n172S6XWUpn-8sb5zXmoqw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bag<\/a>\/tie\/pocket square\/<a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+E88T1fwpOZil9bEAYpkPwA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cufflinks<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Pop a <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Q3Gmq2AA-2zGy8WkypajkA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blue crystal<\/a> or button in your pocket\/bag<\/li>\n<li>Carry a blue coloured drink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353968\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Cufflinks-Groom-Idea-Erica-Hawkins-Photography.jpg\" alt=\"Something Blue Cufflinks Groom Idea Erica Hawkins Photography\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Cufflinks-Groom-Idea-Erica-Hawkins-Photography.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Cufflinks-Groom-Idea-Erica-Hawkins-Photography-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Cufflinks-Groom-Idea-Erica-Hawkins-Photography-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Cufflinks-Groom-Idea-Erica-Hawkins-Photography-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Cufflinks-Groom-Idea-Erica-Hawkins-Photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Cufflinks-Groom-Idea-Erica-Hawkins-Photography-604x403.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Cufflinks-Groom-Idea-Erica-Hawkins-Photography-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Cufflinks-Groom-Idea-Erica-Hawkins-Photography-467x312.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ericahawkinsphotography.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Erica Hawkins Photography<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/two-part-wedding\/\">Two Part Wedding<\/a> Cufflinks &amp; Tie Clip: <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+53EdkK36ShxVxHTHQwY5Kg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etsy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paint your nails blue<\/li>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+j7REfpar9E9Uvl4iuH0sqg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blue ring box<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-353962 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Nails-Manicure-Kim-Williams-Weddings-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Something Blue Wedding Nails Manicure Kim Williams Weddings\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Nails-Manicure-Kim-Williams-Weddings-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Nails-Manicure-Kim-Williams-Weddings-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Nails-Manicure-Kim-Williams-Weddings-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Nails-Manicure-Kim-Williams-Weddings-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Nails-Manicure-Kim-Williams-Weddings-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Nails-Manicure-Kim-Williams-Weddings-604x906.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Nails-Manicure-Kim-Williams-Weddings-60x90.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Nails-Manicure-Kim-Williams-Weddings.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimwilliamsweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Kim Williams Weddings<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/bright-barn-wedding\/\">Bright Barn Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A la Carrie Bradshaw, wear blue shoes<\/li>\n<li>Or <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+0NGRwf1p__G7TM684lKypg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blue socks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-353958 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Shoes-Bow-Matt-Lena-Photography-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Something Blue Wedding Shoes Bow Matt + Lena Photography\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Shoes-Bow-Matt-Lena-Photography-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Shoes-Bow-Matt-Lena-Photography-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Shoes-Bow-Matt-Lena-Photography-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Shoes-Bow-Matt-Lena-Photography-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Shoes-Bow-Matt-Lena-Photography-604x906.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Shoes-Bow-Matt-Lena-Photography-60x90.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Blue-Wedding-Shoes-Bow-Matt-Lena-Photography.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/mattandlenaphotography.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Matt + Lena Photography<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/poland-barn-wedding\/\">Poland Barn Wedding<\/a> Shoes: <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+_FcH9EdRuB8lsCXiflhajQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Loeffler Randall<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget the <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+D6L9v-wC9O_zdvxq_RRkyA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sixpence in your shoe<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-353957 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Shoe-Sixpence-Charlotte-Mail-Photography-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Something Old New Borrowed Blue Shoe Sixpence Charlotte Mail Photography\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Shoe-Sixpence-Charlotte-Mail-Photography-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Shoe-Sixpence-Charlotte-Mail-Photography-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Shoe-Sixpence-Charlotte-Mail-Photography-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Shoe-Sixpence-Charlotte-Mail-Photography-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Shoe-Sixpence-Charlotte-Mail-Photography-604x906.jpg 604w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Shoe-Sixpence-Charlotte-Mail-Photography-60x90.jpg 60w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Shoe-Sixpence-Charlotte-Mail-Photography.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>&nbsp;Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlottemailphotography.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlotte Mail Photography<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/walled-garden-yurt-wedding\/\">Walled Garden Yurt Wedding<\/a> Shoes: <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+KnXZUKOo6pYYLMYiNDhElg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Carvela<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"meaning\">Something Old New Borrowed &amp; Blue <em>Meaning<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>So what exactly is the meaning behind the tradition &#8220;<em>something old, new, borrowed and blue<\/em>&#8220;? It&#8217;s a historic English rhyme and tradition that&#8217;s been around for hundreds of years.&nbsp; Let&#8217;s break it down in detail.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Something Old<\/strong> &#8211; represents continuity in the couple&#8217;s marriage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Something New<\/strong> &#8211; represents optimism for the new marriage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Something Borrowed<\/strong> &#8211; is a gift of good luck from another happily married couple<\/li>\n<li><strong>Something Blue<\/strong> &#8211; symbolises purity, fidelity and love<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sixpence In Your Shoe<\/strong> &#8211; symbolises future prosperity and good fortune<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"groom\">Something Old New Borrowed &amp; Blue Ideas For <em>Grooms<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Something old, new, borrowed and blue traditionally was for brides. But seeing as we&#8217;re in the 21st Century, it&#8217;s imperitive to be inclusive and represent all couples. Of course, grooms can get involved in this good luck tradition and so they should.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ideas for grooms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Something Old &#8211; watch\/ring\/bracelet\/earrings\/necklace\/cufflinks\/flask\/hankie<\/li>\n<li>Something New &#8211; accessories\/jewellery\/outfit\/tattoo\/aftershave<\/li>\n<li>Something Borrowed &#8211; accessories\/jewellery\/watch\/wallet\/pen\/ring box<\/li>\n<li>Something Blue &#8211; tie\/pocket square\/socks\/buttonhole\/cufflinks\/outfit\/shoes<\/li>\n<li>Sixpence In Your Shoe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"infoBox infoBox--tick theme--blue\"><p class=\"h2\"><\/p><\/p>\n<p>And that's a wrap! All the ideas you need for your <strong>something old, new, borrowed and blue<\/strong>. I wish you all the luck in the world for your future marriage too.<\/p>\n<p><br\/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Further Reading<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Who Does Wedding Speeches? &amp; In What Order? \u2013 Solved!\" href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/who-wedding-speeches\/\">Who Does Wedding Speeches?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Wedding Day Timeline Template Examples &amp; Free Download Tool\" href=\"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wedding-timeline-templates-examples\/\">Wedding Day Timeline Template<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue is an old tradition, but one that&#8217;s still definitely being incorporated into today&#8217;s weddings. I have rounded up some simple ideas to get you thinking about your something old, new, borrowed and blue. No matter your budget, style or planning timescale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":353952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[111,4175],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-bridal-fashion","category-wedding-ideas-inspiration"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":353952,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2013\/06\/Something-Old-New-Borrowed-Blue-Ideas-Bears-Collective-300x200.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86418"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86418\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/353952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}