Why a sixpence in brides shoe

For all of you June or July, or August and beyond… brides, here are the meanings behind each part of this beloved bridal rhyme. Represents the tie between the bride's past and her family so the item used could be a grandmother's handkerchief woven into the bouquet, a locket holding a picture of a loved one, your mother's pearl necklace, or a wedding dress that has been passed down.

Represents optimism for the future married life of the bride and groom. The exchange of new wedding rings, your new married name embroidered into your gown, a new lipstick shade, or even a new wedding gown would be perfect choices.

Represents borrowed happiness from a family member or friend who is happily married with the hope that a long and happy marriage for the new couple will follow suit.

These could be a friend's veil, a slip, or a pair of your mom's earrings. Represents love, trust, loyalty, and is thought to keep bad spirits away. Ideas would be a piece of sapphire jewelry, blue hydrangeas in the bride's bouquet, or a blue garter that was my "something blue". Etsy seller Mon Amour Boutique gets it right with this classic card.

The tale of the tradition is written on the back of the card. What a perfect shower gift! Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue… and a sixpence in her shoe!?! Photo credit: Cuff Art Pin it. Photo credit: Etsy — Dear Susan Pin it. You might also enjoy Plantable Wedding Paperie. Paper Pinwheels. Also, in Wales, they insert silver coins into the popped corks and given to the bride and groom as a lasting memento of their day of celebration. The father also gives the bride a coin but a silver one to put in her left shoe.

This is to represent their wish that she will never be without. However, in Spain and Latin America, a coin is given by the groom to his bride after the blessing of the rings. It symbolises his willingness to share all that he has or will have. The coin then acts as a family keepsake to pass down from mother to her eldest son on his wedding day. In Poland, instead of confetti they toss coins over the couple.

The couple then pick up all of the coins together as a sign of their new unity. Want more wedding information and inspiration? To join in the conversation, share your stories here. Home Planning Ceremony.