For centuries couples have been showered with rice as they leave the chapel. Rice is considered to be a “life giving” seed which brings couples fertility and many children. Rose petals, blowing bubbles and birdseed for the environmentally friendly couples have all become popular alternatives, as most churches have banned rice throwing. Note if you thought rice was hard to get out of hair, birdseed is even worse.
Another tradition that dates back to Victorian times is the white wedding dress. The white wedding dress symbolizes purity and virginity and white is also known to ward off evil spirits. No wonder why white is so popular!
This saying comes from Victorian times. Get “something old” to represent attachment to the old life: the family of the bride and her former life. Find “something new” to represent the new couple’s new life: their happiness, success, etc. The bride should find “something borrowed” from a happily married woman. It is meant to give her that same happiness. “Something blue” is for fidelity and constancy.
