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Something Old ~ Something New ~ Something Borrowed ~ Something Blue and a Sixpence in your Shoe! pc: Kimberly Brooke Photography This sweet tradition has been around for years and I’ve always thought it was lovely! Taken from a few different posts (The Knot and Brides.com), here is some of the history behind the tradition, and some ideas on how to incorporate those elements! “Something Old” Folklore says that including something old was a way to ward off the Evil Eye and protect any future children the couple might have (the Evil Eye was thought to cause infertility in the bride—yikes). But more traditionally, your “something old” represents continuity, and today’s couples use this as a chance to wear a sentimental piece of jewelry or item of clothing belonging to an older relative. Often the parents of the bride will gift the bride with an heirloom piece of jewelry before the ceremony – such as

7 Fabulous Wedding Budget Tips . . . no matter what your budget! Planning your wedding or helping a friend with his or hers? After you have whittled the guest list down to the final number, there are other ways in which to save some money on the wedding! See below for some tips on how to do that and still have a beautiful wedding! This is a new one I’ve seen – skip the bread basket! These days, folks are concerned about their carb intake, so do they really want (or need) a big roll with the salad or dinner? By skipping bread, your guests can enjoy the deliciousness of the main meal, savor every morsel and not feel soooo full! And, there will be less waste!! Flowers are beautiful and there are many ways in which to lower those costs. Moms and dads and even grandparents forgoing the corsage/boutonniere. Groomsmen not having boutonnieres.