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I’m not too concerned with the whole old/borrowed/blue/new business, but I couldn’t help but realize that my jewelry accomplishes two out of the three!
I was already planning to borrow my mom’s strand of pearls, but I was looking for a way to jazz it up a bit.
Recently at lunch with Mr. Potato Head and his parents, his mom slid a glasses case across the table to me.
Inside was a beautiful strand of pearls that once belonged to Mr. Potato Head’s grandmother.
I was so honored to be given this “welcome to the family” heirloom! And what luck—the strand is identical to the one my mom has, only a bit shorter, so I can wear the two necklaces together. A symbolic joining of the family via the luminescence of pearls! Who says I’m short on sentiment??
What’s your take on old/new/borrowed/blue?
I also had two pearl necklaces of different lengths, and wore both in our wedding.
First of all, that’s one of my FAVE Vera Bradley prints! (the glasses case) and SECOND, I loooove pearls. The idea of blending the two families into one symbolically is so very sweet! Love love love!
Old: necklace from my great-grandmother
New: haven’t decided yet… Probably my earrings
Borrowed: I will borrow something from my mom
Blue: My grandmother’s garter
: )
what a fantastic welcome gift! that was so very sweet of your fmil.
Oh what a nice gesture–the 2 strands will look great together! ( My pearl strand has the same clasp! And I have the matching Vera Bradley wallet.)
That’s super cool! All I have is something blue-the sapphires in my ring.
I’ve got them all covered! That was the one tradition I decided to follow 
very beautiful. I really want to try to follow the tradition…we’ll see what i come up with !
That is a really cute idea…love the necklaces!! I’m not exactly sure what I’m doing yet…new=dress/shoes. After that?????
How sweet! I’m kinda/sorta doing the old/new/borrowed/blue, but not actively worried about… If I remember it all, great, if not, oh well.
That’s so cool! All I have is my something blue…an anklet given to me by my boss. I haven’t been offered anything else yet.
This is bad-I can’t really remember all of my “Somethings,” but I *think* these are them…
Old: My mama’s wedding band & e-ring
New: Dress
Blue: Rosette on my garter
Borrowed: Single pearl stud worn in my third earring hole
You are really in luck with that. Congratulations with the pearls. They look great too.
I love the idea of wearing both strands. I bet that will look great!
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Ms. Potato Chips, Boston/Narragansett RI Age and Occupation: 29, PhD Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Personal Trainer/Business Owner/Physical Therapy Assistant Engagement Date: January 1, 2009 Wedding Date: June 2010 Venue: The Narragansett Towers About Me: A semi-professional bookworm, if I could be a literary character I’d be a cross between Jo March and Jane Eyre, only better accessorized and much lazier. My hobbies include sleeping in, seasonal brews, running, Trader Joe’s, and watching Unwrapped and Good Eats with Mr. Potato Chips. I harbor an irrational fear of tulle, crafts, things that are fussy, and overuse of the phrase "Your Special Day". After a year or seven together, down the aisle we go, slouching toward adulthood and planning a Rhodie party with equal parts whimsy, cheer, and pizza.
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