Something old, Something new, Something borrowed, Something blue, and a sixpence in her shoe.

Everyone is familiar with this Old English rhyme that is often heard on ones wedding day. These objects act as good luck tokens for the bride and can be found in many forms!

Something Old: Continuity with the bride's family and the past. A grandmother's peal necklace to an old piece of lace.

Something New: Optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead. A pair of silk gloves to a new diamond.

Something Borrowed: Good luck from a happily married friend or family member with the hope that their fortune will carry over. A mother's veil to a best friends purse.

Something Blue: A symbol of faithfulness, purity, and loyalty. A blue monogram inside a wedding gown to blue flowers in the bridal bouquet.

A sixpence in her shoe: A symbol of prosperity and good fortune. For best results place the British coin in the bride's shoe.

Image 1, 6, and 9 courtesy of Jen Fariello, Image 2,5, and 7 courtesy of Lynne Brubaker, Image 3,4, and 8 courtesy of Patricia Lyons, Image 10 courtesy of Dominique Attaway.