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Seriously, What’s a sixpence and why is it in my shoe?
All brides know the saying:
Something old, something new
Something borrowed,something blue
But did you know the last line is ….
And a silver sixpence in her shoe!
Once again, if I ever knew that line, my memory has failed me and I have no recollection. Now, like most brides, I followed ChaCha tradition and did what I was told and had something from every category. At the time, fifteen years ago, it seemed of the utmost importance and I am sure I agonized over it for weeks. Now, I can barely recall what they were, except that my garter was University of Florida Gator blue!
I don’t even know if knew why I was wearing something from each category, except for the fact that this was just bridal protocol. I didn’t question it or disobey, I just was the dutiful bride checking things off my to-do list!
Each item in this poem represents a good-luck token for the bride. If she carries all of them on her wedding day, her marriage will be happy. "Something old" symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past. "Something new" means optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead. "Something borrowed" is usually an item from a happily married friend or family member, whose good fortune in marriage is supposed to carry over to the new bride. The borrowed item also reminds the bride that she can depend on her friends and family.
As for the ChaCha colorful item, blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding gowns, as evidenced in proverbs like, "Marry in blue, lover be true." Personally, I like this one by an unknown author: “When you meet someone who can cook and do housework – don’t hesitate a minute, marry HIM!” I like that ChaCha way of thinking, and, lucky for me, my husband does both well!
And finally, a silver sixpence in the bride's shoe represents wealth and financial security. Minted in Britain from 1551 to 1967, it was made of silver and worth six pennies. It may date back to the custom of a groom putting a silver coin under his foot for good luck. For optimum fortune, the sixpence should be in the left shoe. These days, a dime or a copper penny is sometimes substituted, and many companies sell keepsake sixpences for wedding.
ChaCha Bella is proud to announce their collection of blue rings, the perfect something new and blue all in one purchase. Included with each ring is this special keepsake poem:
ChaCha Bella Brides all need something Sparkly and Blue,
Wear this ring on your right hand when you say, "I Do"
You're fabulous and fun, you're one of a kind--
Celebrate your day in a ChaCha State of Mind

Let me know something creative you used for your “something blue” and you will be entered in our ring giveaway contest. Contact me at S@chachabella.com.