The Merging of “Something Old” and “Something New”

The Merging of “Something Old” and “Something New”

June 17th, 2010 @ 12:28 pm by Mrs. Seashell
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When Mr. Seashell and I were newly engaged my Dad’s sister passed along her mantilla veil for me to incorporate into our wedding in any way I wished. I knew I wouldn’t be wearing it, as I was planning on wearing Mama Seashell’s veil from her wedding day.

The lace was just gorgeous, though. It had to go somewhere.

… and on my head definitely wasn’t the right option

I should send this photo in with my yia-yia application. Ha!

So, I’d mentioned this a while back, but we’re using the lace of the veil on our ring pillow.

{The ring pillow which I found here on Etsy}

My FMIL offered to cut the veil and sew it on the pillow. She said taking scissors to the veil was killer, but it was all in the spirit of making something old new again. The result? A new family heirloom keepsake!

I adore it! And I love even more that it has meaning.

Did you incorporate any heirlooms in a unique way? Do share!

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19 Responses to “The Merging of “Something Old” and “Something New””

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Bug (message) 66 posts, Worker bee

So pretty! What a great idea!

6/17/10 @ 12:34 pm (reply)

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ekittle (message) 61 posts, Worker bee

Oh wow, I LOVE it! Love the lace! how special!

6/17/10 @ 12:34 pm (reply)

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Baileyh (message) 3,491 posts, Sugar bee

Thats so gorgeous! But yes…cutting lace..how tragic…i think it was a smart move though!!

I am actually using my great great aunts pin from her tam (we are scottish). I was going to wear it in my hair but now think i will use it to pin my FH’s grandmas kerchief from when she was young into my bouquet~

6/17/10 @ 12:35 pm (reply)

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Miss Knitting (message) 1,072 posts, Bumble bee

That’s gorgeous. What a great idea.

6/17/10 @ 1:09 pm (reply)

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Miss Peace (message) 648 posts, Busy bee

Good Idea!! It came out amazing

6/17/10 @ 1:24 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,295 posts, Bee Keeper

wow, what a great looking pillow! i’m sure future family brides & grooms will enjoy using this

6/17/10 @ 1:37 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Perfume (message) 2,253 posts, Buzzing bee

That’s just perfect!

6/17/10 @ 1:51 pm (reply)

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Miss Pretzel (message) 1,893 posts, Buzzing bee

very pretty! I love incorporating in details from family!

6/17/10 @ 2:26 pm (reply)

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Miss Socks (message) 1,323 posts, Bumble bee

Wow, I’m blown away by that pillow! It looks incredible! Be sure to preserve it well after the wedding–it will be so nice to have it in the family for years. My sister just used the pillow from our parents’ wedding and it was super special to have!

6/17/10 @ 3:56 pm (reply)

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alivoo01 (message) 2,625 posts, Sugar bee

I liiiiike!! The lace made the pillow look so delicate and the leaves - swoon. I want your ring pillow now!

6/17/10 @ 4:25 pm (reply)

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MOHmama (message) 404 posts, Helper bee

love it! it was nice on your head, but even lovelier on the pillow!!! =p

6/17/10 @ 5:52 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

Oh my goodness, that looks SO gorgeous!!!! It adds so much to the pillow!

6/17/10 @ 8:34 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Beautiful!

6/17/10 @ 10:41 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Pencils (message) 1,027 posts, Bumble bee

Wow! That looks amazing- the lace adds the perfect touch!!!

6/18/10 @ 8:42 am (reply)

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winter (message) 1,333 posts, Bumble bee

that ring pillow is beautiful and with the lace on the pillow it looks great! that would be an awesome heiloom and i love having heirlooms passed down

6/18/10 @ 2:16 pm (reply)

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