The tradition of placing a sixpence in the bride’s shoe is one of the most fascinating wedding customs that not everyone knows about. Originally, the lucky sixpence was handed over to the bride so she could place it in her left shoe. And the purpose behind this intriguing custom was to bless her with everything that her father wanted for her. The wedding sixpence symbolized good health and wealth not just for the bride but also for the groom. The best part was that the coin was passed down after that from one generation to the next. However, in modern times, things started to take a different turn. Though the value of the sixpence remained the same and it is still a must have for every girl who seeks the special blessings of her parents on the big day, the traditions were somewhat altered.
The coin, today, can be given to the girl by anyone who attends the wedding. It could be a close friend, a relative, or the elder guests at the wedding or even the pastor. The sixpence, now in gold or silver varieties is mostly cherished as a wedding keepsake even though the importance attached to the traditions has not diminished.
