This adage dates back to the Victorian era and is still around to this day. There are many ways to incorporate these four elements into your wedding day, making for an excellent addition to your bridal ensemble. For “something old,” you could wear a family heirloom or have an old photograph of your grandparents’ wedding sewn into your dress. “Something new” could be your wedding gown, or a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. “Something borrowed” could be a piece of jewelry or a veil from someone who has already tied the knot, and for “something blue,” you could opt for blue shoes, blue lingerie, or even a blue ribbon on your bouquet holder.

The lighting of the unity candle is a beautiful tradition that symbolizes the coming together of the two families. It’s typically done during the ceremony after the exchange of vows and rings. The couple lights a single candle from two separate candles, symbolizing the joining of their two families into one. If you want to add a unique twist to this tradition, choose candles with meaningful colors or have a family member light the candles, making it even more sentimental.

At the end of the reception, the couple shares a slice of cake and slices the rest of the cake for their guests. This tradition is said to represent fertility and longevity, and the sharing of the cake indicates the couple’s commitment and devotion to each other. To spruce up this “classic,” you could try having a dessert bar, a variety of tasty treats, or even different cakes with different flavors.

The bride tosses her bouquet, and the groom tosses the garter to single guests. It’s said that whoever catches either of them will be the next to get married. A fun and unique spin on this tradition would be to have the groomsmen catch the bouquet and the bridesmaids catch the garter and reverse the roles.

In previous times, the bride and groom didn’t see each other until the ceremony. The “first look” is a modern trend that’s becoming more and more popular. It involves the couple seeing each other before the ceremony, which makes for a beautiful moment. You could add a unique twist to this tradition by thinking of arranging a “first look” with a grandparent, parent, or sibling, making it even more memorable.