Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed… Well, You Know the Rest

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed… Well, You Know the Rest

September 2nd, 2009 @ 1:48 pm by Mrs. Mouse
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There are so many projects that I’m in the middle of right now that I can’t wait to share with you guys. For now, I’ll let you in on all of my “somethings” that I’ve gathered for the big day.

Not the actual ring, but it looks similar to this.

Something old: One day a few months ago I was at my mom’s house. She was giving me an old tin to possibly use in my wedding, so I started cleaning out all of the stuff in it. I found a delicate little ring with a row of diamonds across the top. My mom had never seen it before, but she assumed it had belonged to her grandmother—my great-grandma. We’re still not sure how old the ring is or what it symbolized, but my mom now wears it every day. I asked if I could borrow it for the wedding, and she happily obliged.

Something new: my kick-ass wedding dress, made by the fabulous Sarah Seven.

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Something borrowed: A Nu-bra, from a friend who got married last year and wore it with her wedding dress. TMI? Oh well.

My locket, with the teeniest photo of my dad inside

Something blue: Mrs. Perfume helped me to come up with the idea of replacing the gold chain on my locket with a blue silk string. I ransacked a local craft shop, and the closest thing I could come up with was some sparkly, pale blue embroidery thread.

So I guess I’ve got all my bases covered.

Are you participating in this tradition? What are your “somethings”?

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21 Responses to “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed… Well, You Know the Rest”

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The Future Mrs. Q (message) 137 posts, Blushing bee

Something New- My Dress
Something Old- A Necklace
Something Borrowed- A pendant
Something Blue- Shoes

9/2/09 @ 1:56 pm (reply)

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kjpugs (message) 1,751 posts, Buzzing bee

LOL! That bra photo made me do a double-take.

I love the locket. What a wonderful way to remember him.

9/2/09 @ 1:57 pm (reply)

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grumpybear722 (message) 553 posts, Busy bee

I love your necklace!
My somethings are:
Old: ruby and diamond pin that my Grandma gave me
New: necklace & bracelet in memorial of my Dad & grandparents that passed away
Borrowed: Turquoise of my Mom’s that my Dad gave her
Blue: my engagement ring.

I LOVE this tradition!!

9/2/09 @ 2:06 pm (reply)

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Mrs. DG (message) 8,491 posts, Bumble Beekeeper

I didn’t do “something borrowed”. Instead I lent a bracelet to one of the bridesmaids and we called it reverse-borrowed and decided that was good enough!

9/2/09 @ 2:06 pm (reply)

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His Barista (message) 5,831 posts, Bee Keeper

Something New: My Dress
Something Old: The lace one my Veil will be made from my FMIL’s wedding dress.
Something Blue: My Garter, and I am also considering blue shoes.
Something Borrowd: I haven’t figured this one out yet. lol.

I love your something blue!

9/2/09 @ 2:24 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Perfume (message) 2,254 posts, Buzzing bee

I love the string you found!!! Irony: I forgot a something blue for my own wedding.

Love the locket but especially that dress!

9/2/09 @ 2:30 pm (reply)

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SanDiegoAli (message) 3,076 posts, Sugar bee

At this point (12 months out) I only have new (dress) and blue (shoes) figured out.

9/2/09 @ 2:37 pm (reply)

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bwaychick (message) 124 posts, Blushing bee

something old: my mom’s original wedding set from 37 years ago!
something new: my veil
something borrowed: my mom’s wedding set
something blue: my shoes and my garter

I might try to come up with something else for my something borrowed so I don’t have to use my mom’s rings for both…

9/2/09 @ 2:38 pm (reply)

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Miss Locket (message) 2,837 posts, Sugar bee

haha I don’t blame you for borrowing the Nu-bra those things are like 80$ and you would likely use it only once

9/2/09 @ 2:43 pm (reply)

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FallFlowers (message) 258 posts, Helper bee

Something Old - My Engagement Ring (It is my grandmother’s setting on a new band)

Something New - My pearls my MOH bought me

Something Borrowed - Family locket every woman has worn or incorporated into their bouquet including my mom

Something Blue - My seamstress aunt put blue buttons on the underside of my dress and they are what fastens the bustle.

9/2/09 @ 2:49 pm (reply)

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jmc (message) 882 posts, Busy bee

OMG that nu-bra picture is so creepy! What’s up with her come hither expression!?

9/2/09 @ 2:51 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Quiche (message) 3,140 posts, Sugar bee

Yes, I did the old/new/borrowed/blue too - my grandmothers ring (a gift from my mom the day of the wedding) / my dress / my girlfriends ring / a vintage brooch from Mrs. Perfume (she saves the day again!)

9/2/09 @ 3:02 pm (reply)

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alohababy28 (message) 468 posts, Helper bee

We’re opting to buck most wedding traditions. I guess we’re just rebels. LOL We really wanted a small, Sunday afternoon, tea party type of wedding, but unfortunately it was VERY hard to come by and very expensive! We ended up settling with a LOT of things. In an act of rebellion (and let’s face it - spite) we decided to eschew as many “traditional- you HAVE to do this” wedding customs as possible. Some traditions are fun, but I don’t feel like they are going to make/break the big day.

Best wishes!

9/2/09 @ 3:11 pm (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,386 posts, Sugar bee

I’m still on the search but your finds are awesome! that little pictures is adorable!

9/2/09 @ 3:52 pm (reply)

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Miss Scissors (message) 7,343 posts, Busy Beekeeper

Something old: not sure yet!
Something new: Probably a jewelry item, or I guess my dress will count!
Something borrowed: not sure yet!
Something blue: Garter, and possibly shoes!

9/2/09 @ 4:38 pm (reply)

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MissLeah (message) 143 posts, Blushing bee

Careful with the Nu-Bra! I wore one (borrowed as well lol) to my senior prom, and all the sweat from dancing made it slide down onto my stomach! TMI, maybe, but it might be worth noting.

Still, I ducked to the bathroom, rinsed it off and stuck it back on. Made for a good (albeit embarrassing) story to tell my date… now my BF!

9/2/09 @ 5:08 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,278 posts, Busy Beekeeper

that ring is a great find!

9/2/09 @ 6:50 pm (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,732 posts, Bumble bee

Only have a couple of the somethings so far. I love the hint of blue, very sweet.

9/2/09 @ 8:22 pm (reply)

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Charm bracelet (message) 1,935 posts, Buzzing bee

I want to do this tradition too but haven’t figured everything out. I do know that my “something borrowed” is going to be my grandma’s rosary.

9/2/09 @ 9:15 pm (reply)

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knapper08 (message) 189 posts, Blushing bee

Old: My bouquet was wrapped with the hankie my grandma edged with her beautiful tatting (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatting) and gave me years ago. It’s a tradition in the family.
New: Wedding dress
Borrowed: Mom’s diamond tennis bracelet
Blue: garter

9/3/09 @ 9:42 am (reply)

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