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Something old can be a family heirloom or vintage brooch. Something new is often the dress or shoes. Something borrowed might be a friend's veil, and something blue could be a blue garter, ribbon, or a stitch in the hem.
The tradition is a sweet way to honour the past and welcome the future. For something old, consider wearing your mum's earrings, a grandmother's handkerchief tucked into your bouquet, or a vintage hairpin. Something new is easy: your dress, shoes, or a piece of jewellery bought for the day. For something borrowed, ask a close friend or relative for a veil, a clutch bag, or a bracelet they wore at their own wedding. Something blue can be subtle or bold: a blue satin shoe lining, a blue ribbon around your bouquet stems, a blue garter, or even blue nail polish on your toes. You could also sew a small blue heart into the inside of your dress. The point is personal meaning, not perfection. If you prefer, you can adapt the rhyme to suit your style, for example using something old and something borrowed as the same item, or choosing a blue item that is also new.
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