Importance of Carrying Ethnic Bridal Outfit on their Wedding Day
A wedding is an opportunity to partake in all kinds of special traditions. You may have heard that brides should wear (or carry) "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" on their wedding day for good luck. Though it is an old story rhyme that dates back to the 19th century - brides have included something from each of these categories in their weddings. But where does this very specific list of seemingly unrelated trinkets come from? What's the meaning behind each item? What are some creative ways modern Indian brides can make the traditional part of their big day? Meaning of the Trinket Well, the exact meaning might not be totally clear, but there are some popular theories. ● Something old - tie to the past ● Something new - hope and optimism for the future ● Something borrowed - from a happily wedded family or relative for good luck and even fertility ● The colour blue was meant to ward off the evil eye and stood fo...