Archive for September 2007
Lucky Penny Satin Coin Pocket
September 26, 2007
Something Old,
. . . Something New,
. . . . . . Something Borrowed,
. . . . . . . . . Something Blue,
. . . . . . . . . . . . and a Lucky Sixpence In Her Shoe.
I have no idea where the rhyme comes from, but in our tradition-starved nation (America) weddings seem to bring out all of our worst forms of sentiment. So, for good luck we lend the bride some jewelry (older is better), add a bit of blue stitching to a new gown, and make her walk around with some money in her shoes.
The tradition of the bride’s father placing a sixpence coin in his daughter’s left shoe on her wedding day dates back to the Victorian era. It is said to guarantee the newlywed couple a lifetime of health, happiness, wealth, and wedded bliss.
However, if you don’t want to shell out for the shipping and handling (or awful exchange rate) for a sixpence, you can use a penny instead. Wait, a penny will ruin your $80.00 silk stockings ensemble? Never fear, the satin coin pocket is here:
Yes, a coin pocket to fulfill all of your walking-on-money needs. Can’t live without it? Head on over to Weddings By Dezign and pick one up for just $6.50 plus shipping and handling.
Also, if you are thinking about getting shoes like the ones shown in this photo, don’t.
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