What is a lucky wedding silver sixpence in her shoe for?

The tradition of placing a lucky silver sixpence in a bride's shoe is a long-standing wedding custom that symbolizes good luck, prosperity, and happiness in marriage. It forms part of the well-known Victorian rhyme:

"Something old, something new,Something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe."

But let me explain a bit more about what it is a lucky wedding silver sixpence in her shoe is for

The Items in the Rhyme

Each item in the rhyme carries a special meaning. "Something old" can be something inherited like a family heirloom, and "something new" is usually your outfit. "Something borrowed" could be, for example, a pair of earrings from a close relative or friend and something blue is often the brides' garter.

But what about the lucky sixpence?.....

The silver sixpence, traditionally placed in the bride's left shoe, represents wealth and financial security for the couple's future together. The coin was believed to bring good fortune and ensure that the newlyweds would never want for money.

Although sixpence coins are no longer in circulation, many brides still embrace the tradition by using a genuine silver sixpence as a sentimental keepsake. For some, it is a way to honour a sweet tradition and add a meaningful touch to their wedding day. I have many ways to incorporate it in my products from actual lucky sixpence gifts to wedding morning gifts boxes to adding it to a horseshoe or garter

My sixpence horseshoe and garter gifts

Today, the silver sixpence remains a beloved symbol of luck, love, and the hope of a prosperous future for the happy couple. I even based my brand name on it.

Head on over to my shop to see how you can honour this tradition

Nicola x