Okay, let’s talk about the “something borrowed” tradition for brides. I got really into this when my best friend, Sarah, was getting hitched last summer. She was super stressed about the whole wedding planning thing, and I wanted to help her out with at least one part of it.
So, I started digging around for ideas. You know, the usual stuff – jewelry, veils, that sort of thing. But I wanted to find something really special, something that would mean a lot to Sarah. I remembered that she always admired her grandma’s vintage pearl necklace. That was a beautiful piece, but it was a family heirloom, and I wasn’t sure if her mom would be cool with Sarah wearing it on her big day. I decided that it wouldn’t be appropriate to ask for it and kept looking for ideas.
I spent hours scrolling through wedding blogs and Pinterest boards. I even hit up a few antique stores, hoping to find a unique piece of jewelry or a cool vintage accessory. Nothing really clicked, though. Everything felt either too generic or just not quite right for Sarah’s style.
Then, I had this idea. Sarah’s always been a huge bookworm, just like her mom. What if her “something borrowed” was a special book from her mom’s collection? I called Sarah’s mom and pitched the idea. She loved it! She told me about this old, beautiful edition of “Pride and Prejudice” that she had, and said Sarah used to read when she was younger. Perfect!
- Called Sarah’s mom and asked her about the book.
- Got the book and cleaned it up a bit. It was old but in good shape!
- Found a beautiful blue ribbon (for the “something blue” as well!) to tie around it.
- Gave it to Sarah on the morning of her wedding.
On the wedding day, I helped Sarah get ready. When I handed her the book, tied with a blue ribbon (that’s the “something blue” covered too!), she got all teary-eyed. It was such a sweet moment. She carried that book down the aisle, and it felt so much more meaningful than just borrowing some random piece of jewelry.
So, yeah, that’s my “something borrowed” story. It took a little extra effort to find the perfect thing, but it was totally worth it. Seeing how much it meant to Sarah made the whole thing so special. It’s a memory I’ll cherish for sure, and hopefully, it gave Sarah a little extra luck on her wedding day!
