Something old, Something new

There are many wedding traditions we follow but the most popular one is "something old something new something borrowed something blue.

When getting married this has always been honored by brides and the wedding industry.  The tradition comes from an old English poem encouraging brides to be to add four items to their ensemble for good luck.

Something Old!

Something old representing continuity, which is not synonymous with something boring!  Get creative and find a way to incorporate a trendy vintage piece into your wardrobe, carry a family heirloom or make an entrance via a nostalgic transportation. Arrive in a classic car, carry a romantic vintage clutch,  take a trip down memory lane with photos at your gift table,  give each guest an old penny to make a wish. Love is timeless.

Something New!

Representing optimism for the future is the perfect excuse to treat yourself and add a touch of sparkle or uniqueness to your walk down the aisle. Splurge on a necklace that adds extra bling to your dress. Think ahead and pick up a parasol  as a prop and shade for outdoor photos,  purchase a pretty compact for touch ups throughout the day, add a new charm to a bracelet to symbolize a new chapter of your life.

Something Borrowed!

Represents borrowed happiness. Some brides use a borrowed item from a long time happily married couple for this item, but it can also be something borrowed from a friend or relative who is symbolic of happiness. The borrowed item should be returned to the owner following the wedding day. Borrow the song from the bride's or groom's parents wedding to dance to, borrow a headpiece,  wear borrowed jewelry from a happily married girl pal.

Something Blue!

Represents purity,  love and fidelity.  Some brides think this is the most difficult part of the tradition to incorporate, but the wide variety of shades make a touch of blue easily attainable for just about any bride. Commemorate the day by embroidering it in blue on the underside of your gown. Carry out the tradition with a blue bouquet stem wrap, opt for a blue embroidered garter. Cinderella proved that a pair of shoes can change your life, so mark the start of your married life with some blue pumps. Outfit your bridesmaids in a beautiful Pale blue, deep navy or any shade in between.

Whatever traditions you follow, do enjoy your your wedding and best to your new married life.

15 ways to say I Love You

Saying I love you, is a beautiful expression of how you feel about your significant other. Saying it in English is a wonderful thing but try showering your spouse with a foreign language approach it sounds even sexier.

French                          Je t'aime

Spanish                        Te amo

Greek                           S`agapo

Japanese                     Aishiteru

Italian                           Ti Amo

Hawaiian                     Aloha au iā 'oe

Korean                         Saranghae

German                        Ich liebe dich

Turkish                        Seni seviyorum

Mandarin                     Wǒ ài nǐ

Indonesian                  Saya cinta padamu

Irish (Gaelic)              Tha gra'dh agam ort

Filipino                          Mahal kita

Dutch                           Ik houd van jou, or ik hou van je

Tahitian                       Ua Here Vau Ia Oe

Keeping tradition

Enrich your wedding with one of these global rites of passage.

Africa               

Traditional African weddings incorporate sticks into the ceremony. They symbolize vitality and strength and date back to when weddings between slaves not sanctioned. Crossing long sticks, branches or the broom shows the couples commitment to one another and blesses their new life to one another and blesses their new life together. Slaves bought this custom with them to the new world.

Bermuda          

Islanders top their tiered wedding cakes with a tiny sapling. The newlyweds plant the tree at their new home. Where they can watch it grow. As the marriage also matures and flourishes following the celebration couples walk hand in hand under one of the island’s moon gates, beautiful limestone archways similar to a wedding ring the circular shape signifies unity.

 

China               

Couples consult and astrologer to ensure they begin marriage on the luckiest day of the year. The selection has to do with a variety of factors including the couple’s birthdates. As with other Asian nations red symbolizes good luck and prosperity. Brides often wear an elaborate gown of embroidered red silk.