So many things about weddings have become traditions. We follow them because... well, that's how weddings that we've seen growing up have been done. Question is: do these traditions really contribute to the ultimate wedding or are they nothing more than superstitions? Are they nothing more than outdated habits? Here is one wedding tradition that still has merit... On the day of the wedding, the bride is asked to wear or carry something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. This tradition is a simple process and a sweet way for the women of the bride's family, particularly the bride's mom, to acknowledge the changing status of the bride and to show their love and support. This is actually good for helping to calm those wedding jitters. Usually the "something old" takes the form of some personal items given from mother to daughter, sometimes as accessories that the bride is to wear on the day such as a necklace or earrings. The "something new" stands for the new family that is about to be formed, and bracelets are a common choice for this. The "something borrowed" is supposed to come from a happily married women. By lending the bride something to use on her wedding day, they also lend some of their married bliss to carry into their new family. Last, but not least, is the "something blue". The color is associated with purity and modesty. While the color is pretty, it doesn't quite go with all the white. Perfect solution: it is common nowadays to have a blue and white garter. Now isn't that a wedding tradition worth keeping when you tie the knot? |
