12 Sep Something Borrowed – Coins at wedding time
The Timeless Connection Between Coins and Weddings
Coins have long been associated with weddings, symbolizing prosperity, luck, and a bright future for the newlyweds. One of the most enduring wedding traditions involving coins comes from an old English rhyme: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe.” This charming verse highlights the role of a silver sixpence, which was historically placed in the bride’s shoe to bring financial luck and happiness to the marriage.
At birthday cufflinks, you don’t have to go through the discomfort of putting money into your shoes, we make them into comfortable cufflinks for your big day.
The Tradition of the Silver Sixpence
The silver sixpence holds a special place in wedding history. It was traditionally given to the bride by her father, and placing it in her shoe was believed to ensure a prosperous future for the couple. While silver sixpences are no longer in circulation, the sentiment behind the tradition remains strong. Many brides still seek to incorporate a coin into their wedding day as a symbol of good fortune and to connect with the rich history behind the custom.
Coins as Wedding Keepsakes
In modern times, coins continue to hold symbolic significance in weddings. Many couples now exchange custom coins as gifts or keepsakes, symbolizing unity, wealth, and stability. Some families pass down lucky coins through generations, using them as tokens of love and continuity.
At BirthdayCufflinks.ie, while we specialize in year-specific coin cufflinks for birthdays, our coin cufflinks can also make thoughtful and meaningful wedding gifts, especially when chosen to mark a special year in the couple’s journey.
Choose Irish Coin Cufflinks for a Wedding
Choose Irish coin cufflinks for the groom, best man or father of the bride. Start with the recipient’s birth year or another meaningful year, then check the coin designs available. Each pair is handmade in Dalkey, County Dublin and supplied in a presentation box, ready to give.
For a sixpence keepsake, explore our 1946 Irish sixpence cufflinks, featuring the Irish wolfhound and harp. Choose this date when 1946 has a personal or family connection, or browse the full collection for another year. These Irish copper-nickel coins are distinct from the silver sixpence in the traditional wedding rhyme.