Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Lucky Sixpence
What does it all signify?
We’ve heard this at every wedding we’ve attended – aren’t you curious as to the meaning ? We were. So after a little research – here’s the answer.
Something Old – Signifies a sense of continuity, tradition and represents the link to the bride’s old life and her family.
Something New – Signifies the couple’s new beginning, new life together as well as their hope for the future.
Something Borrowed – Borrow something from a happily married friend or family. To wish you that your married life will mirror the happiness in her marriage, Brides can borrow Jewelry or a handkerchief from a family member or close friend.
Something Blue – Blue represents fidelity, love, and purity.
Lucky Sixpence in her shoe- Signifies wealth both financial wealth and a wealth of happiness and joy. This is an ancient custom to appease Diana, goddess of chastity and unmarried maidens, so that the bride could lose her virginity and bear children. A lucky sixpence in your shoe ensures a life of fortune. The sixpence first became known as a lucky coin then introduced by king Edward VI of England in 1551 and later became part of bridal wedding traditions in the Victorian era.
I’ve recently been looking at many beautiful wedding images and the latest trends in weddings and I’ve decided that, just like in my portrait work, that color truly speaks to me. To highlight the blue shoe is a great way to start thinking about the something blue in your wedding.
What is you favorite part of a wedding?
Jojacks for lunch – YESSSS!
2 cultural events in as many weeks. Life is good!
Swarovski crystal elements
Jeweled Line of Portraits
Cathy is always coming up with something new and exciting for her clients. Recently she developed a “Jeweled line” of portraits that is beautiful and exclusive to her studio.
What is a “Jeweled line” portrait? After Cathy creates the portrait she personally handles all the artistic finishing including adding Swarovski Crystal Elements jewels to the surface of the canvas print. You really have to see it to appreciate it. When the light in your home bounces off these crystals it is amazing.
It is handcrafted and customized portraits like this that has made Cathy’s photographic art as must have to all those looking for exquisite timeless personal art for the home.
We currently have two of these portraits on display at the studio. Cathy would love to create a unique piece of art work for you. Why not be the first in your circle of friends to have such a unique portrait in your home? Give us a call to find out the details. It’s very exciting and we know it is going to be a “must have” for every family in Tidewater.
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Many people don’t know I do boudoir sessions as well as the beautiful family, children and senior sesions that we are know for.
Yes, I do them and I have an all female staff that assist with these sessions. My boudoir sessions are very classic and elegant and sensous – something anyone would be proud to have of themselves if theyare thinking about having one of these sessions done.
It is an interesting phenomonon today. Women come to me to do these sessions for many interesting reasons – but most of all just for themselves. Many have accomplished something significant in their lives whether its weight loss, or turning a certain age, or meeting a particular goal in life or yes even divorce. Most of the time however, it is a an affirmation of the beauty within and the woman they are. I’ve seen many shapes and sizes but they all are beautiful and they love the work we do.
I do have a seperate website for our boudoir work but wanted to share this video with the visitors to my portrait website.
Please do not watch this if you are offended by partial nudity or are very modest. But if you’d like to see how boudoir sessions should be approached that is tasteful and beautiful – then click on the link and watch this beauty in action.
Click here for a recent session by B-Boudoir – a division of Cathy Benton Photography.
