Something Borrowed

So when it comes to your wedding day why do we sometimes feel that everything has to be new? I love lending this parasol to brides, it has a romantic story to tell, and they each fall in love with the romance of it. So why can’t we borrow more things when it comes to our wedding? Like the rhyme says “Something Old…, Something Borrowed“, it has the eco-friendly advice right there.

Here are just a few things you can borrow, reuse or recycle for your wedding day, making it kinder to the environment. Be creative and have fun, after all, that’s what will make your day so special, as all the borrowed items will all come with their own romantic story attached.

Things you could borrow on your wedding day.

Your dress
Maybe your mum, auntie or grandmother has the perfect vintage dress tucked away, plus what a beautiful item to share.

Your veil
The same as your dress there may be some gorgeous family heirloom tucked away, or alternatively you could hire one.

Hair Piece
After all, you don’t get a chance to wear your tiara very often after your wedding day, unless you like to get dressed up for the supermarket! Plus at all the royal weddings recently the brides have worn a borrowed tiara from the Queen. I would happily lend mine to my close friends.

I confess I did have mine custom made because I didn’t have a veil, but it was upcycled out of a vintage necklace by my wedding dress designer.

Your jewellery
I borrowed my mum’s bracelet, I admit I forgot to put it on and ended up borrowing my bridesmaid’s handkerchief but the thought was there! Maybe the groom could wear his grandfather’s cufflinks?

Suits
There are so many great gentleman’s hire companies with some great options for your groomsmen. Your bestman, or ushers may not have a job to wear a suit at again, this will save them having one just hanging at the back of their wardrobe.

Props
This is a great one, wedding planning, styling, and prop hire companies will have all the items you need to compliment any wedding theme you dream of. From candles, vases, cutlery, plates to quirky ornaments, or photo props, you name it, you are guaranteed they will already have it. This will save you so much time, money, and stress too.

You could also ask around for this one, your friends, family or neighbours may have some lovely bits you can borrow hidden away. Ornate frames for table plans, vintage suitcases for collecting cards in.

Plus don’t forget to ask your venue, they often have a list of items available on the day, such as cakestands, cake knife, dancefloor word lights etc

Trees
Yes, you heard me right, maybe instead of florals, you would prefer foliage. We in fact hired bay tree’s for our venue entrance. Imagine the dramatic effect of a cherry blossom or a silver birch tree at your reception or at the top of the aisle. The great thing, these are lovely cared for living trees that won’t become waste after the event and will have a reduced carbon footprint compared to flowers.