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Meaning of “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue”

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

Ever wonder what this rhythmic superstition meant? While no bride should ever feel the need to be superstitious on her big day, these bridal superstitions where there to add a little extra karma to the special day. Bottom line is though, feminist brides don’t need superstition to ward off bad juju or collect extra luck; you’ve thought long and hard and just know in the pit of your stomach you’re making the right choice to marry and who you marry. Nonetheless here’s the background on this little ditty.