There are certain traditions every bride tries to uphold when it comes to her big day. The groom not being allowed to see her the night before, keeping the dress a secret until the big day and even ensuring she checks off a list of must-haves to carry with her on the day.
These items follow a tune that you probably all know; something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. It’s an age-old tradition, but one that definitely still has a place in modern weddings. Find out how you can get involved with this tradition in a fun and inexpensive way…
SOMETHING OLD: A hand-me-down from your mum or grandmother
There are so many ways to incorporate something old and sentimental into your big day. Many brides choose to wear a piece of jewellery worn by their own mothers, or pin a brooch of their grandmother’s to their bouquet in order to carry something sentimental with them. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to go down the beauty route, wearing the same shade of lipstick as your mum did on her big day is a great way to connect with her.
By the time your wedding is within reach you’ll probably be a little low on finances, so investing in something new and gorgeous may seem like a pipe dream. Instead, why not add a little something to your bridal ‘do (just like Lauren Conrad did here) and pick up some Scunci Crystal Pins. They’re by no means exxy, can slip into any ‘do easily and add just the right amount of glamour to ensure you’re the Princess for the day.
SOMETHING BORROWED: a ‘touch-up’ from your best friend
This part of the tradition is a nice way to connect either with one of your bridesmaids, your close friends or your sisters. Borrowing something from them, be it their favourite lipstick you can carry with you for touch-ups throughout the day (we love Clinique Long Last Lipstick), a solid perfume necklace so you smell gorgeous all day long (we love L’Occitane Cherry Blossom Solid Perfume), or something more personal, like a handkerchief they carried on their own wedding day.
SOMETHING BLUE: the ‘Something Blue’ scent
This is always the trickiest facet of this tradition, with blue items that are big day-worthy not necessarily available in herds. Luckily, I happened to come across a new scent by Oscar De La Renta, called Something Blue. The perfect wedding day scent, Something Blue opens with a burst of mandarin and linden blossom before reaching a romantic heart of lily of the valley and lychee and then settling with notes of bourbon vanilla and white musk. This big day-appropriate fragrance also comes complete with a removable ring engraved with the designer’s signature logo – just make sure it doesn’t rival the other ring you’ll be receiving on the day!
Stockist: Something Blue by Oscar De La Renta, $94, 02 9663 4277
What essentials did you have on your own big day? Did you have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue?
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