The full wording of this popular bridal attire rhyme, dating back to the Victorian times is 'something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe.'

Something Old represents a link with the bride's family and her old life. The bride wears a piece of family jewelry or clothing like a (mothers) wedding dress.

Something New is anything purchased new for the wedding and represents good fortune and success in the brides future life.

Something Borrowed is an item that brings good luck to the marriage by having already been worn by a happy bride at her wedding. Borrow small things like jewelry, handkerchiefs or clothing.

Something Blue in olden times was considered to represent purity and fidelity. Anything blue will do although a popular choice is a blue garter.

Silver Sixpence in the bride's left shoe is a symbol of wealth!