Since we’re on the subject of my shower, I wanted to share what my mother gifted me with—my old, borrowed, and blue:
First, old, on the left: this is a topaz ring that belonged to my great-great-aunt. It’s simple, but it’s my birthstone, and something that’s been in the Gray Wolf family for a long time. Even though I have baby hands, it crazily fit and I’ve been wearing it ever since.
Then, my borrowed and blue: my mom sewed my dad’s wedding ring to a blue pin she made that I’ll be able to attach to my wedding dress (which will be my something new). If you’ll recall, my father passed away a few years ago, and I knew I wanted to incorporate something from him into my wedding attire; I thought I’d string his wedding ring onto a necklace or bracelet or something, but I love this so much more because my mom made it.
Thanks, Mom—these are amazing.
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Aw, I love when the “somethings” have great meaning!!! My old is my grandmother’s wedding ring (she passed away when I was 8), my borrowed is my mother’s pearls which she had specially made for HER wedding day (31 happy years of marriage so far, I figure it’s good luck!), my new is my dress and my blue is my shoes 
I like that you’ll be attaching your dad’s ring to your dress, it’ll be like him walking down the aisle with you.
That pin is great! How meaningful for you to carry — what a lovely idea.
This made me cry!! So sweet — what a beautiful idea.
I love how your mom has your dads ring displayed. I think that will be the perfect addition. Make sure to get a detail shot from your photographer of that. That will want to be something you remember!
Gorgeous. The pin is so sweet and I didn’t even know you could get red topaz. You learn something new every day I suppose!
Those are amazing! It’s truly awesome to be able to incorporate so much family love and special mementos into your wedding day!
Aww the pin is lovely! I love the ring too! Its important to include items that are special! My old is from my dads side and my borrowed is from my mums
Mrs. Gray Wolf, Washington DC Age and Occupation: 26, Business Development Executive Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Research Scientist Engagement Date: November 11, 2011 Wedding Date: February 2013 Venue: Whittemore House About Me: I'm an ultra-organized, pun-loving, list-making, cheese-enthusiast bride-to-be. Although my day job is in cubicle land, I'm happiest in the modern art wing of a museum, having recently earned my Masters in Museum Studies. Shortly after a chance meeting five years ago, I moved in with Wolfman and haven't looked back since. We love music, movies, TV, and all things pop culture; we have an unspoken competition to be the first to share the latest YouTube sensation or indie song. Together, we've filled quite a few pages in our passports, but also love quiet nights in with a Game of Thrones marathon and our French Bulldog, Tonks (Harry Potter, anyone?). I'm planning a small, cozy winter wedding---think mercury glass and candle light---in the heart of DC. Our venue is a historic home with a lot of political charm, but needs a bit of work to be wedding-ready.
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