The Flower Blog

“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a penny for her shoe."

So goes an old English rhyme that describes the items which a bride must have when she is married.  It could be a happily married woman’s garter, an antique, an heirloom object, or a sentimental piece.

Today, brides are still working the old, new, borrowed, and blue objects into their special day.  Here are some ideas on how to personalize this aspect of your wedding. 

- Use a classic car for wedding day transportation
- Place an antique bookmark to mark ceremony readings
- Get a relative's monogrammed handkerchief. 
- Display wedding photographs of parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents at the reception
- Find an antique tussy mussy (a conical hand-held bouquet vase) for the bride's bouquet
- Incorporate a piece of a family members wedding gown into your bridal bouquet wrap (see photo above)

- Have the bride carry a childhood treasure she has saved (like a ring, bracelet, small doll, locket, etc.)
- Bring out the heirloom jewelry to wear like an engagement ring or wedding band, a brooch, earrings, a bracelet, a necklace, or some sparkly hair pins
- Display the parents' cake toppers or use it as the wedding cake topper
- Tuck a love letter saved by the bride's mother from the bride's father into the bride's purse

We can help you incorporate special and meaningful items into your wedding day!  Ask us how.

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