this goes for all "sumthin new, sumthin blue"... all of it? where did they come from and whats the point? I am to wed but I want the meaning behind what I perform. whats the point in this day's wedding? apart from yesteryears...
That's a poem...the last line is "and a sixpence in her shoe"....a sixpence being a British coin of the Victorian era. Each item in the poem is a good luck token and is supposed to ensure a happy and long marriage. "Something old" symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past. "Something new" means optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead. "Something borrowed" is usually an item from a happily married friend or family member, whose good fortune in marriage is supposed to carry over to the new bride. The borrowed item also reminds the bride that she can depend on her friends and family. Blue symbolizes modesty, fidelity and love. The sixpence in the shoe stands for financial security and wealth.
Who knows the whole poem? "Something old and something new Something borrowed, something blue... ...and a sixpence in her shoe" What's in between?
thanks But what about the the grown not seeing the bride before the wedding? the father walking her down the line...? I'm just so curious. traditions really kinda interest me, even if I hardly ever pay them any time I will wed without my shoes, bc I want to connect to the Earth, the greatest mother we know. I wonder if any other custums have similiar stances on things...
Ooooh, I like the no shoes thing. If I ever get married, I want it to be a handfasting ceremony. Pagan-style.
thank you. that was helpful but not long enough!! I want to explore marriage custums more fully, but this is definitely a stepping stone to do so.
If you find stuff post it here. There are lots of great websites that have great information. Please share what you can with us and post the links to where you find it. I am still looking at traditions too. I will post more in the wedding forum soon.
