Why When You Get Married...?

Question

Why when you get married do you want:

Something old

Something new

Something borrowed

and something blue

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I don't get it? Is it suppose to be good luck or something?

Answer 1

Its luck and tradition.

it is the beginning of a life as one and the end of being single.

Something Old

Something old symbolizes the bride’s connection with her family and her past as a single woman. A woman may choose to wear a piece of antique family jewellery or part of her mother or grandmother’s wedding outfit. The wedding gown itself is often passed down from generation to generation, but alterations may need to be made and some don’t wish to make any changes to the original gown. Embroidered handkerchiefs are also popular items to be passed down.

Something New

A new item in the bride’s attire represents the new life she will soon begin. Something new should be an object that makes her think of the joys her future married life will bring, so it makes sense for the new to come from her soon-to-be husband or in-law family. Some good ideas are jewellery, shoes or the wedding gown. The fiancé may also want to get some lingerie for his bride to wear under her dress that will be a s**y secret between them.

Something Borrowed

Borrowing an item to carry or wear on her wedding day reminds a bride that her friends and family are there for her should she ever need their help. Ideally, the item should be borrowed from a happily married woman so that some of her coupled bliss can rub off on the new wife. The bride’s best friend could lend her wedding veil to her for the big day.

Something Blue

In many cultures, blue symbolizes faithfulness and loyalty. Blue ribbons adorned the border of an ancient Israeli bride’s wedding clothes and in ancient Rome, the bride wore blue to denote love, fidelity and modesty. The colour also represents purity, perhaps as a result of the Virgin Mary being depicted wearing blue. In the past, many wedding dresses were blue. These days, the something blue is often the garter, so even if blue doesn’t go with the colour scheme, the bride can still wear it hidden under her skirt.

Answer 2

I know it's an old tradition, but I'm not sure what the backstory is...

But, Peter...ROFLMOA!! :-D

Answer 3

Something old---your wife

Something new---a contract that makes you give up half your money

Something borrowed--the money you will need for a divorce lawyer

Something blue--You when you're singing the "Alimony Blues"

Answer 4

This explains the traditions behind each thing:

http://www.usabride.com/wedplan/a_someth...

Answer 5

It's long been a tradition that,quite frankly, I would LOVE to hear the history on. As far as I can tell, it's just one more thing that's been added to an, already ridiculous list, of "things" that need to be accomplished before you have a very expensive ceremony in front of a lot of people who probably shouldn't be there in order to commit to a person that you are already committed to. It only takes you, your significant other and a judge to make it legal. Some states don't even require that. Really, what is the purpose of a full-blown wedding? It's all about the bride, has nothing to do with the groom and the marriage usually fails because of this.

Answer 6

you i alway's the same thing to and nobody know's it crazy.

Answer 7

tradition........

Answer 8

Peter has the best answer for most Americans now lol!