“Something Old” Inspiration

As you’re planning for your Michigan wedding, don’t forget about the classic saying, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a sixpence in her shoe.” If you’d like to keep the tradition alive and need inspiration for “something old,” look no further!

Sentimental Jewelry

Using a sentimental piece of jewelry from a family member is a classic way to incorporate something old into your big day. Get creative and repurpose your trinket as a hairpiece or convert an old necklace into earrings or a bracelet. You can also transform a traditional piece by making it an accent to your bouquet or by completing your entire bouquet with brooches, pins and earrings.

Vintage Cake Topper

Not all items included in the old-timey rhyme have to be worn by the bride! Give your nuptials a vintage vibe while checking off your something old by using a cake topper from a relative’s wedding. You could symbolize both families joining as one by using a bride cake topper from a relative and your fiancee’s piece from one of their family members.

Swatches from the Past

If willing and able, a bride can wear the wedding gown from her mother or grandmother for their own big day. If you’d like to just add a small piece of them for something old, take segments of fabric from one or a few sentimental items (dress, veil or gloves) and incorporate it into your ensemble. Brides may also include a token from their paternal relatives such as an old tie to wrap around their wedding bouquet. 

Classical Ring Pillow or Box

A ring pillow or box for your something old will be sure to add character to your celebration! Consider using an antique ring box from a family member or one found at a flea market. If you’d prefer a more nostalgic item, repurpose a ring pillow from an old handkerchief or piece of fabric from a relative’s wedding ensemble.

Memorable Scent

Did you know that smell is the only sensation that travels directly to the emotional and memory centers of the brain? This makes an older perfume the perfect way to reminisce on your wedding day. You can wear the same scent you had on the first date or the day you met your partner. To honor a mother a grandmother who is no longer alive, you can don the perfume they wore on their wedding day to remind you of their presence.