by Danielle Andrews Sunkel
"Something old,
Something new,
Something borrowed,
Something blue,
And a Silver Sixpence in your shoe".
This well known saying originated during Victorian times and superstitious brides and bridesmaids still follow the rules for good luck. Through the ages the Silver Sixpence has been changed to "and a copper penny for your shoe" or "and a lucky penny in your shoe", or it is left out entirely.
The "old", traditionally would have been the garter of a happily married woman, with the thought being that her good fortune would be passed along with it.
The "new" stood for the couple's new bright and happy future together.
"Something borrowed" was usually an item from the bride's family. It symbolized prosperity for the new marriage, but only if the item was returned to the family.
"Something blue" came from an ancient tradition in which the bride would wear a blue ribbon in her hair as a symbol of her fidelity.
A silver sixpence in the bride's shoe was to ensure wealth for the married couple. The copper penny symbolizes the same thing.
My family tends to use the old silver dollar in our shoes, actually. But a penny is smaller and much more comfortable to step on!
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