O is for Olde

"Something olde,

            something new,

          something borrowed,

            something blue,

                                 and a silver sixpence in your shoe."

 

 

There are numerous ways to incorporate "something old" into the wedding. The tradition originating from the old English ryhme above refers to the bride's family and close friends giving her gifts to show love and bring good luck. The old represents the continity between the past and future, the new is optimism for the future, borrowed refers to happiness borrowed from others and the blue symbolizes love and purity (theKnot.com).

 

From something small and sentimental, to something with a large "wow" factor, here are some suggestions for old items to have with you or use on your wedding day:

 

Wedding transportation: How about a classic car?

 

 

 

Clothing and accessories: Do you own any heirloom pieces of jewelry?

     Consider sewing a button or fabric from your parents' wedding clothing inside of the wedding

     dress.

     Wear a veil that has been handed down through generations.

     Incorporate antique ribbon or an old hat pin or brooch into the bouquet.

 

Location: Choose an historic venue to hold the ceremony and/or reception.

 

Photograph of the Contemporary Arts Center in 1970. Now, the location of The Center! :)

 

 

Images: Are there any great photographs from your parents' or grandparents' weddings? What about pictures of the bride and groom from his and her childhoods? You can carry these images with you, or have them on display as reminders of the past as you move forward into the future.

 

Just for fun: Try incorporating old or out-dated technology - for example, use typewriters for the guest book entries.

 

Photograph by Christina Littleton Photography. November 2011 reception in The Center!

 

 

For these ideas and more, visit Voices.yahoo.com

 

You can probably handle the borrowing from family and friends, but where do you find a sixpence? There are companies who sell these as wedding keepsakes, or you can use a dime or penny as an alternative. This small touch is intended to represent wealth and financial security. (marthastewartweddings.com)

Oh, and we have you covered on the "something new" and "something blue" too! Our LED lit dome ceiling has a variety of color options and the recent renovations definitely qualify as new :)

 

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