Old, New, Borrowed, Blue The saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” is a popular rhyme that has been used since Victorian Times. The “something old” represents the bond to the bride’s family and her old life; “something new” represents the couple’s new life together and their future hope for happiness, prosperity and success; “something borrowed” from a happily married woman is meant to impart similar happiness to the bride; and “something blue” represents fidelity and constancy. White Bridal Dresses Wearing white also dates back to Victorian times when Queen Victoria abandoned the usual Royal tradition of wearing a silver gown, instead choosing to wear white. Before that time brides simply wore their best gown, rather than a special wedding dress. The popularity of white can also be attributed to it symbolizing the purity and virginity. White was also thought to ward off evil spirits. Throwing Rice Showering the couple with rice is an ancient tradition. As rice is considered a “life giving” seed it is thought that by throwing it on the couple they will be bestowed with fertility and have many children. Many churches now forbid it on their property but there are some safe alternatives to throwing rice. Sharing the first piece of wedding cake is a wedding tradition with Roman roots. The Romans believed that by eating the wedding cake together a special bond was created between the couple. The wheat used to bake the cake was symbolic of fertility and a “fruitful union”, while the cake’s sweetness was thought to bring sweetness to all areas of the couple’s new life.


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