Wedding Keepsakes
Saturday, March 15, 2008 10:48:00 AM
Something Borrowed, Something Blue
and a Silver Sixpence for Her Shoe
Wedding Horseshoe
The wedding horseshoe is a wedding accessory, good luck symbol and keepsake which is traditionally given to the bride as she emerges from the church after the ceremony. The wedding horseshoes are made from satin and silk in a variety of finishes to complement the wedding theme.
Because the horseshoe is " U " shaped, to retain the good luck forever it is essential that the horseshoe is hung by the ribbons which are attached to the shoulders. The horseshoe should not be turned upside down or else all the good luck of the marriage may fall out.
Wedding Garter
Garters were originally used to hold up stockings and are still regarded by many brides as an essential wedding accessory. Wearing something blue often takes the form of a wedding garter incorporating a blue bow or a small blue bow stitched into the lining of the Wedding Gown. The significance of the colour blue is that it represents Constancy and Loyalty and from biblical times a symbol of Purity


