Something old, something new.... what is in her shoe?

We all know the saying.... "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." But did you know that is not the whole saying!? The complete saying is:

Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.

And do you even know what each of these things represents? I sure didn't!

For those of you who are superstitious, steadfast on keeping tradition, or if you just think it's a cute idea.... read on!

Each item in the poem represents a good luck charm for the bride and if the bride carries them all, she will have a happy marriage.

Let's take a look....

Something Old -- This is supposed to represent continuity and the bride's link with the past.

     * My engagement ring will be welded with my wedding ring to represent my link from the past, into the future.

Something New -- This is said to symbolize good luck and hope for the future marriage.

     * My Aunt made my garter for me and I will use this as my new item.

Something Borrowed -- This should come from a friend or family member that is happily married. Borrowing something from a friend or family member also reminds the bride that she has people who she can depend on.

     * I will tie my Aunt's wedding ring to my bouquet during the ceremony.

Something Blue -- The color blue has been associated with weddings for years and years. It represents love and fidelity. 

     * My Aunt is including a little bit of blue in the garter.

A Silver Sixpence in her Shoe -- Last but not least (but almost always forgotten!) the sixpence in the shoe secures wealth in the marriage. Who couldn't use a bit of that luck!?

     * My Aunt purchased a sixpence for me to put in my shoe. She had the option of choosing the date on the coin, and she chose the date of my mother's birthday...