"What Items Are You Using? I Want to Know About Senior Brides' 'Something Four'♡"

2019.08.27 published

A Charm Believed by Brides All Over the World: Something Four

Every bride must have heard of the "Something Four" charm at least once.

Something Four refers to:

☑ Something new

☑ Something old

☑ Something borrowed

☑ Something blue

These four "somethings" that the bride wears at her wedding are said to bring her lifelong happiness.

This is an old charm passed down in Europe.

A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event.

How about incorporating the Something Four charm as a spell for happiness?♡

Let's introduce the meanings behind each of the four somethings and what items experienced brides have specifically incorporated.

Item 1: Something New

Something new symbolizes "taking the first step into a new life and stepping into the future."

It refers to items newly acquired for the wedding.

The classic choice is bridal accessories.

Let’s adorn ourselves with new items purchased for the wedding, like earrings, veils, or tiaras.

@shigeayu_wedding

Many brides splurge on shoes from their favorite brands for the wedding.

If you think of it as a part of the Something Four charm, you might be encouraged to make that purchase!♡

@love.181121

Brides who wear their wedding rings for the first time during the ring exchange can also incorporate their wedding rings as Something New.

It fits perfectly as an item symbolizing the first step of a new life ahead.

@sasami.tori

Item 2: Something Old

Next, we introduce Something Old.

It carries the meaning of "inheriting economic stability and abundance passed down from ancestors."

The standard approach is to incorporate items passed down from grandmothers, mothers, or mothers-in-law as Something Old.

Wear family heirlooms like rings or necklaces that hold sentimental value.

This bride incorporated a Tiffany initial necklace.

It is said to be the necklace her mother purchased for her on the day she was born.

The idea of decorating the bouquet handle with the initial necklace is very stylish.

Another bride snuck a brooch received from her fiancé’s mother into her bridal bag.

Items that cannot be worn directly can be brought to the wedding in the bridal bag.

Incorporating items received from his mother as Something Four would likely please his family too.

It is also lovely to incorporate a baby ring received at birth as Something Old.

Since it may be difficult to wear it on the finger, you could use it as a charm on the bouquet or hide it as a charm on the garter belt.

Item 3: Something Borrowed

The third, Something Borrowed, refers to items borrowed from someone else.

It carries the meaning of "benefiting from the happiness of those living a happy married life," so it is standard to borrow items from happy parents or married friends.

This bride borrowed a veil and gloves from her beloved senior.

This bride chose her mother’s ruby engagement ring, which her father gave to her mother, as Something Borrowed.

Coincidentally, ruby is the bride’s birthstone.

If you want to wear your engagement ring during the ceremony, you might want to change rings during the outfit change!♡

A bride who borrowed Mikimoto pearl earrings from her mother.

Simple single pearls are timeless accessories that can be passed down from mother to daughter.♡

Item 4: Something Blue

Lastly, we present Something Blue.

This is perhaps the most well-known charm among the Something Four.

Blue symbolizes purity and innocence. It is believed that brides who wear something blue can find happiness.♡

It’s also popular to include blue flowers in the wedding bouquet.

A classic choice is the small, star-shaped blue star flower.♡

@mai_wedding0312

This bride incorporated an original handkerchief embroidered with their love story as Something Blue.

It seems that a carefully considered original item would strengthen the charm’s effect!♡

@tocco.wedding

An idea for incorporating Something Blue is adding blue jewels to bridal nails.

Designing with blue jewels or flowers as a point of accent brings happiness from the fingertips!♡

Some brides choose blue bridal shoes as their Something Blue.

Manolo Blahnik's blue Hangisi is a dream for brides all around the world!♡

@a_wedding_s2

Don’t Forget the Sixpence Coin! ♡

We introduced the charms of Something Four and the items chosen by experienced brides.

Finally, a "Sixpence Coin" is a great addition to consider alongside Something Four.

The Sixpence Coin, also known as the "lost happiness coin," is a talisman for marriage.

It is no longer in production, making it a valuable item!♡

Besides Something Four, it’s popular among brides overseas to hide the Sixpence Coin in their bridal shoes.

Other options include tying it as a charm on the bouquet, decorating the welcome space, or using it as decor for the ring pillow, among various ways to incorporate it.

Incorporate the Charm of Happiness! ♡

The items of Something Four can lead to a happy married life.

It’s fun to ponder which four items to choose.

Prepare meaningful items and become a happy bride!♡

@little.h___