I'm the matron of honor for my bestfriends wedding. I'm giving her a bridal shower and would like to use the old tradition of something new, old and borrowed. What is typically given to the bride when using this old tradition, I need some ideas? Help me please.
From my experience, here are the typical, traditional choices:
Old - a link to the bride's family and past - often family jewelry or a mother's veil or wedding dress - or a small part of her grandmother's wedding dress sewn into the hem of the new dress. Something old does not have to be something the bride wears, it can be the cake topper used at the bride's parents wedding, or even a picture displayed at the reception of the bride's parents or grandparents on their wedding day.
New - represents good fortune and success in the brides new life - usually the wedding dress, but could be underwear, stockings or anything worn new on "The Day".
Borrowed - often something carried before by a bride who is now happily married - or to represent that her family and/or friends will be there for her - usually a lace handkerchief or jewelry.
Blue - representing faithfulness - most often a blue ribbon threaded through the garter or a blue ribbon sewn on the inside of the gown.
"And a silver sixpence in her shoe" is to wish the bride wealth. Any silver coin will do. If the bride is concerned about limping - put the coin in her purse! Sandy Riffman
If tradition is something you would like to incorporate into your friend's shower, you could use an umbrella as part of the gift display. The umbrella symbolizes good luck and shelter.
Dear Rachel-Sue, While everyone knows the poem, the actual gifts vary widely. Many brides will have a blue satin garter to be both the blue and new. Brides will also wear a piece of heirloom jewelry from their mother or grandmothers as the something old. But you know your bride better than I, do something that fits her personality. All the best, Jodi R R Smith
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I'm the matron of honor for my bestfriends wedding. I'm giving her a bridal shower and would like to use the old tradition of something new, old and borrowed. What is typically given to the bride when using this old tradition, I need some ideas? Help me please. 
