Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a lucky sixpence in your shoe

Receive a genuine British Sixpence Coin as our gift when you shop for your wedding gown at Lancaster Bridal.*

The tradition of the Sixpence Coin

We've heard many stories of the tradition behind the sixpence coin.  But most ignore the basic fact that the general population of England were poor farmers who toiled the land for their "Lord of the Manor."  As a result, back in the mid 16th century in England, it was rare for the general population to afford a wedding band made of any kind of precious metal.  At that time, the British sixpence coin was the lowest value coin that contained silver, so many a groom took such a coin and had it melted or hammered into an affordable ring for his bride.  From such a humble beginning, a couple's wealth was sure to only rise, hence the sixpence coin became associated during the hope for the future rise in a couple's wealth, and the tradition of the sixpence was born.

From one generation to the next, a sixpence "ring", and later the unaltered coin itself would be included as part of the dowry gift to the groom.  The tradition especially grew in popularity during the reign of Queen Victoria (1819-1901)  — who's own wedding spawned many of today's wedding traditions. 

Given to a bride by the father to include in his daughter's left shoe during the wedding, (just like a ring is placed on the left hand, closest to the heart) it is said to bring the newlywed couple health, wealth and happiness.

Great Brittan stopped minting sixpence coins in 1980 and they have become increasingly hard to find.

Don't miss this opportunity to receive a genuine British Lucky Sixpence Coin!

* No purchase necessary.  Limit of one coin per bridal party.  bride must be present to receive the coin.  coins are genuine but may not have silver content.  As sixpence coins are out of circulation, this offer may be canceled at any time, without prior notification.