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Inspirations
This trip I went to Dublin, Ireland and throughout northern Wales. I was inspired by many new bridal and event ideas, and of course will be sharing those with you soon as well. My favourite new idea is a tradition from the mid 1600's in Wales, where they give Love Spoons. They are a wonderful style of wood carving that began as a courtship gift. They were created by a young man as a present for his intended bride, the intricacies and themes carved on the spoon's handle all have symbolic meanings.
This trip I went to Dublin, Ireland and throughout northern Wales. I was inspired by many new bridal and event ideas, and of course will be sharing those with you soon as well. My favourite new idea is a tradition from the mid 1600's in Wales, where they give Love Spoons. They are a wonderful style of wood carving that began as a courtship gift. They were created by a young man as a present for his intended bride, the intricacies and themes carved on the spoon's handle all have symbolic meanings.
Today the giving of Welsh Love Spoons have been expanded to include wedding presents, anniversary presents, house warming gifts and even baby shower gifts. They adorn the walls of newlyweds houses, showing the love that surrounds them.
Love Spoon Examples
The anchor symbolizes a settled love, eternal devotion and security.
The ball in the cage is to commemorate a love held safe, or to represent the number of children desired. The number of children is also sometimes shown as a chain on the Love Spoon handle as well.
This one has double meaning...the double heart is for steadfast love, and sharing the feelings from each other...the keyhold is to show that I will look after you.
Leaves symbolize a growing love and love being evergreen.
My Love Spoons
And here are a few Love Spoons dear to my heart, as they are the 2 that I purchased. 
The music symbolizes a love of music, which is very close to any Welshmans' heart as music runs deep in the Welsh traditions and blood.
The horseshoe represents good luck, while the bell symbolizes together in harmony and happiness. Love spoons with bells on them are most often given as gifts for weddings or anniversaries.
Other Traditions
What traditions are there in your culture? I am so intrigued by this simple gesture, and am wondering about other wedding-related gifts that are unique!
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