Silver Sixpence In Her Shoe

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Hi, I'm Nicola Wellard 👋
friendly,
empathetic
experienced
I once met Liam Gallagher in a lift getting up to no good!
As a mum of 2 kids and a wife and homemaker too I am very busy- but that is how I like it I left a job of 12 years in fast fashion buying to set my business up so I could be with my kids, work in a more creative way and stop polluting the planet so much I love what I do and feel very lucky to do it
Silver Sixpence In Her Shoe Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£25
Maximum price
£400
My gifts and jewellery start around £25 and go up to around £50 Headwear and veils start around £45 and can go up to about £300 in the online range Bespoke pieces start at £195 and have no ceiling
Silver Sixpence In Her Shoe Details

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Alterations
Veils
Hats / Fascinators
Online Shop
Tiaras
Accessories
Last-Minute Orders
Physical Shop / Studio
Silver Sixpence In Her Shoe Full Description

Welcome to bridal design studio, Silver Sixpence In her Shoe where I create wedding headpieces, veils, finishing touches and wedding gifts based around nostalgic wedding traditions, such as garters and lucky horseshoes. I'm most known for my vintage inspired but modern bridal pieces for the quirkier stylish bride, be it an oversized bow veil, a statement headband or a delicately beaded clip.

I delight in old traditions and ensure that they are reflected in little thoughtful touches in my designs – a single blue pearl embellishment for your something blue or a delicate lace collar restored to create a headpiece as your something old. I love to create the heirlooms of the future, designed to be loved at first sight and cherished forever. If you prefer something bespoke I am well versed in this too often re purposing past generations' veils and jewels to have a more modern edge for today’s brides or designing something completely bespoke to your needs. 

Every single one of my pieces is handmade to order by me in my Manchester based studio for the most personal of bridal accessories. The pieces can be shipped out worldwide. My business was born from a love of making my own wedding headpiece and veil, an addiction to haberdashery and wanting to be my own boss in something sustainable and creative after 10 years in the fast fashion buying industry.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Nicola Wellard
Thankyou for taking time to visit my profile. For 16 years I've been best known for my British designed and merticulously handmade range of wedding and special occasion accessories. I take huge pride in my work and feel lucky to adore my job. As a mum of 2 kids, I balance my work around family life. Scottish heritage, Brummie born, adopted Manc, I lived in London for my 20s and have also travelled the world with work and for pleasure. I think it makes me a well rounded and empathetic

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(3)
(3)
Rose Warner
Happy couple married in August
January 2026
Nicola was so lovely to deal with

I bought a pearl veil and headband from Silver Sixpence in Her Shoe for my wedding and couldn’t have been happier. Nicola was so lovely to deal with and really helpful throughout. The pieces were beautiful, so well made, and I had lots of compliments on the day. Would highly recommend!

Kirsty Dorrill
Happy couple married in December
January 2026
Cannot recommend highly enough!

Cannot recommend highly enough! Nicola kept in touch through every process of my order and even gave me choices at no extra cost.. my headpiece is unreal quality and I'm a happy bride to be!!

Steph Dodd
Happy couple married in September
January 2026
I had a really positive experience

I had a really positive experience in purchasing my veil. I had started to panic as it was one of those jobs I’d been ignoring as it was hard to match my particular wedding dress due its vintage style and colouring. I told Nicola my worries and she reassured me, she even went to go and see my dress in the shop in person to get a real feel for the look I wanted to achieve. When I received my veil I was so happy, lots of lovely touches too with a little keepsake. Nicola is so friendly and talented

Silver Sixpence In Her Shoe Location & Contact Details
Address
62 Ashdene Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 4RZ, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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How long do your pieces take to make?

Each piece is made to handmade order. If you require a rush order please get in touch to discuss. My gifts such as horseshoes and garters usually ship out within 2-5 working days. Headwear and veils usually ship out within in 1-2 weeks. Bespoke pieces are 2-12 week lead-times depending on what we agree is needed at consultation but can be rushed depending on time of year on request. I really aim to never say no to anyone.

How Do you ship?

I use 3 Royal mail services for shipments

Tracked 48 is an estimated 2 working days service and does not require a signature

Tracked 24 is an estimated 1 working day service and does not require a signature

Special delivery is a GUARENTEED next day service pre 1pm ( except for Saturdays ) and REQUIRES a signature

I offer free tracked 48 or 24 on orders over £50

I do not offer free guarenteed next day delivery

If you need this guaranteed for a Saturday please message me for options as I can offer this in certain circumstances

Do you ship internationally?

I do- again this is via Royal Mail tracked and signed and depends on where to on price. I’ve had to cut all European deliveries since Brexit sadly and I am now unable to ship to Northern Ireland due to a new checking system that has been introduced making this not worthwhile for small sellers. If you have a UK based addresses your item can be sent to instead and brought to your wedding please consider this!

At the moment USA is still shapable but tariff dependent. I cannot be held responsible for any taxes or duties on your item- these are imposed by the country the item is shipping to and to be paid by the customer.

What is your refund policy?

I offer refunds on unsuitable online range pieces unless they are personalised but unfortunately not on bespoke.

Faulty personalised or bespoke items can of course be refunded on discussion.

Please return your item within 7 days of receipt in original box/packaging and drop me an email regarding this in advance

I do not cover return postage sadly. I would recommend you return via a tracked service in order to ensure you are covered as I can’t be responsible for it going missing.

What about if I want a few changes? Like a different pearl colour?

This can usually be accommodated! Not everything slightly different has to be bespoke or requires consultations. As I make everything by hand, I can usually make some tweaks. Drop me an email about what you need, I always aim to please!

My gifts can also be modified in terms of colour, beading etc

How much does a bespoke piece cost?

Bespoke starts at £195 and this includes your consultation(s) I do not charge for consultation but only offer these for customers who intend to order. Consultations can be in person or virtual. Please head to my bespoke page on the website to read more about the process.

I am always happy for you to arrange to see me at a wedding fair to try on pieces or to pop to my studio on a woking day in my hours of 10-3pm to quickly try on something you would like to order.

I tend to not do bespoke gifts unless part of a bigger order, but items like horseshoes using your own horseshoe or garters using your own fabric are possible if you can send it to me. Tweaks in colour etc can be accommodated via a messaged and don't tend to result in price differences

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Do you copy items I have seen elsewhere?

I am afraid I would never copy something another artist/designer has lovingly designed themselves, I would hate this to happen to me. But I do love to see your Inspo boards and coupled with my own samples and materials we always come up with a fabulous design!

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