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The addition of traditional wedding customs to your wedding day can be an entertaining and amusing way of acknowledging the historical value of marriage in today’s’ modern society.
There are a great number of the rituals and customs which are still prevalent today. There are also many varied explanations as to the origins of these traditions, some of which date back centuries. In addition there are those customs whose roots are not fully established and are thought to have taken root from antiquated superstitions.
Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue…
The diction of this common rhyme which refers to the bride accessories is thought to be Victorian in origin. The ‘old’ something is considered to represent wearing links to a brides family history, traditionally a piece of family jewellery. The wearing of something ‘new’ symbolizes success for the bride in her new life as a wife and something ‘borrowed’ usually refers to an item on loan that has previously been adorned by a joyous bride at her own wedding, this is traditionally an item of clothing or again jewellery, perhaps ear-rings or a necklace.
Wearing something blue however is believed to date back to the biblical era when the colour blue was deemed to embody integrity and commitment. With the passing of time this has altered from wearing blue items of clothing or a blue trim around the edge of the wedding gown, to the present day when the bride will often wear a blue-edged garter.
A silver sixpence in her shoe…
Positioning a silver sixpence inside of the bride’s left shoe is a representation of affluence and prosperity. This is not just thought to impart financial riches on the new bride, but a fortune of contentment and satisfaction during the course of the marriage.
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July 31st, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Traditions are important for our mankind. Particularly in wedding its necessary to keep traditions for example for child education.