Weddingbee Blog

I’ve been debating on what to use for the whole, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”.

I originally planned to use my engagement ring as my something old,. The diamond is from FMIL Starfish’s engagement ring, so I thought I had my “something old” all set.

Then came our Jersey shower and FMIL Starfish gave us our cake cutter, which she and FFIL Starfish used at their wedding. I was up to two somethings old.

Then, as I was trying to figure out what to do for the other things, I did a little research and found out “Something old” symbolizes continuity with the bride’s family and the past, which is why some brides choose to wear an heirloom piece of family jewelry. Or, in the past, brides wore the wedding gown belonging to a grandmother or mother. So, this really knocked out the two options for my something olds from Mr. Starfish’s side of the family, as it’s supposed to be representing the bride’s family and the past.

I’ve been gifted two sentimental heirlooms from my future family, but both struck out as my “something old”. So, it’s back to the drawing board.

What are you using as your “something old”? Did you follow the tradition of using something from the bride’s past, or just go with something that is generally “old”?