Real Brides on Instagram: Inspiring Ways to Wear Something Four♡

2016.12.26 published

〔Curious♡〕Where to Wear Something Four?

Something Four refers to the custom or superstition that brides wear "four specific items" on their wedding day to bring happiness ♡

While Something Four is commonly seen in overseas weddings, the images often include extremely large diamond rings or vintage locket pendants, which are not very familiar to the average Japanese household, making it surprisingly difficult to incorporate, right...?

So, where and how are Japanese brides-to-be incorporating their Something Four???

Here, I will introduce the real ways Japanese brides are incorporating Something Four, as found on Instagram＊

One New Thing♡ Something New

Here’s a photo of a bride who chose a new bridal handkerchief as her Something New! ♡

These days, many brands and shops offer the option to add initials or wedding anniversaries, so purchasing a unique original handkerchief just for you could be a lovely idea♩

Many brides also purchase bridal shoes as a once-in-a-lifetime memento ♡

Though they may be a bit pricey, they are special shoes that can be worn not only on the wedding day but also throughout life to create cherished memories＊

One Blue Thing♡ Something Blue

Something Blue is probably the easiest of the four Something items to incorporate, I think＊

This bride chose blue ribbons for her ribbon shower♩ The sight of blue ribbons dancing against a pure white wedding dress is simply beautiful just to imagine♡

A bridal hanger is also a perfect spot to incorporate Something Blue＊ If you look closely, the wire parts for Bride and Groom are adorable in light blue!

One Borrowed Thing♡ Something Borrowed

Cake toppers are among the items that are often borrowed or gifted, as seen in many Instagram posts＊

They can be used not only for the wedding cake but also as decorations for the welcome space or as photography props, which is why they are popular as Something Borrowed ♡

There’s a bride who borrowed a floral hair accessory from a friend as her Something Borrowed ♡ It’s wonderful to have friends with a similar sense of what’s cute＊

In addition to floral accessories, items like bonnets and tiaras are also representative of Something Borrowed♩

One Old Thing♡ Something Old

The large ruby ring worn by this bride on her right hand's index finger is actually something her grandfather gifted to her grandmother for a proposal♡

It's heartwarming to think that after several decades, it is shining on her grandchild's finger now... Surely, it brings happiness to the family＊

Adorable welcome dolls Duffy and ShellieMay＊ ShellieMay is dressed in fabric from her mother’s wedding dress♡

Photos representing Something Old resonate with the history and feelings of family♩

Wear Something Four Easily♡

What do you think? Instagram is full of wonderful photos from real brides featuring Something New, Blue, Borrowed, and Old＊

Feel free to incorporate Something Four and welcome a wedding day filled with happiness♡