Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue: Token Ideas for the Bride-to-Be

It’s a tradition that’s been handed down from generation to generation: Giving the bride “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” on the day of her wedding to carry while she walks down the aisle. “Something old” should act as a reminder of the friends and family that have supported her before she met her future husband. “Something new” should be just exactly that: A new item that symbolizes the bride’s entrance in the next phase of her life. Something borrowed should provide the bride with the assurance that her support system is still in tact, and she’ll never walk through the world alone. The color blue in “something blue” is meant to stand for fidelity and purity in marriage. Here are some ideas to help you find the perfect meaningful tokens for the special bride.

Something Old

There’s no reason to shell out tons of money on an antique in order to fulfill the “something old” requirement. Give the bride something that’s been passed down from a previous generation, like a piece of jewelry, a handkerchief, or even an old photograph she can keep with her while she walks down the aisle.

Something New

Here’s your opportunity to come up with something completely modern and unique for the bride to carry. Anything new counts, such as makeup to wear during the ceremony, matching jewelry for the bride and her bridesmaids, or even a coin imprinted with the couple’s wedding date can all be meaningful favors to represent the bride and groom’s new life together. You could also give the bride an unusual bridal accessory, like a clutch to carry or feathers for her hair instead of a veil.

Something Borrowed

One of the best ways to symbolize this part of the wedding tradition is by giving the bride something that you wore at your own wedding or had with you during some other significant moment in your life. This could be your veil, tiara, hair combs, or a special piece of jewelry that holds meaning for you.

Something Blue

Brides are getting more creative than ever with “something blue.” You could offer the bride something as simple as a blue posy for her bouquet, or as fancy as a piece of jewelry featuring a sapphire stone. A blue ribbon can be tied around the bride’s garter, or she could even sneak blue shoes under her wedding dress. The possibilities are endless.

Don’t forget: Many wedding photographers will take pictures of all of these tokens together. Make sure you arrange for a photo of the “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” tokens as a gift for the bride and groom to remember their special day and all the love that surrounds them as they begin their journey together.