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Old, New, Borrowed and Blue

This popular wedding rhyme has been around since Victorian times. Whether or not you decide to follow this superstition is up to you. These little good luck charms may be carried or worn down the aisle, or they may just be part of the ceremony or reception. They can be as simple as a piece of jewelry or something more sentimental. How you choose is entirely up to you. Here are the supposed benefits of having these items: * Something Old - Tradition, a link to your family, and a connection to the bride's past. * Something New - Success in the future. * Something Borrowed - Good luck, strong ties with family or friends. * Something Blue - Purity, fidelity, everlasting love. *purse of your parent's or grandparent's wedding are popular choices. Some creative ideas include using an old car as transportation, having the wedding at a historical location, or sew a piece of your mother's wedding dress fabric on the inside of your dress. Whether it's big or small, anything from you or your family's past will do. Other favorites that are easy to buy include:

Something New

If you are buying all new bridal attire, chances are that you'll have the "something new" more than covered. However, for a special token of something new, buy yourself something that represents what you hope the future holds. For a bright future, purchase new Pearls are also a beautiful touch and of course they'll go with your wedding dress. The entire wedding experience will be "new" to you, so no need to fret about this one!

Something Borrowed

You obviously cannot buy this one, so you'll have to pick from your friends and family. Jewelry, clothing, and accessories are popular favorites. However, you can also borrow things such as a location (say Dad's backyard), a car, a camera, or even the wording from someone else's wedding vows. Haven't picked a wedding song yet? "Borrow" the song your parents used. Borrow your friend's cell phone to make sure the caterers showed up! Just don't forget to give the item back to the original owner or it will lose its meaning.

Something Blue

Any blue beauty basic is a perfect touch: blue hair! Or be as bold as Carrie from Sex and the City and go for a giant blue feather in your hair. Have some blue decorations at the wedding such as confetti, balloons, or flowers. Maybe you can add some blue icing to your wedding. Adding a touch of blue isn't as difficult as you might think.

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