Looking for a great gift that is layered with meaning for an upcoming wedding? The following wedding gift ideas are steeped in old fashion folklore and superstition. Understanding the meaning behind the gift can help you decide on one of these charming ideas or on something different altogether.
Horseshoe
The idea of a lucky horseshoe is hardly a new one. Often associated with good luck in Irish folklore, the lucky horseshoe should be carried by a bride on her wedding day. When the bride and groom settle in their new home, the horseshoe should be hung above the entrance door to ensure good luck and to ward off despair. Remember that the horseshoe should have the U facing up to keep the luck from draining out of it.
Bell
The bell can be made of any material from pewter to china to brass to crystal. The bell is said to ward off evil spirits and can help prevent them from being tripped up on their big day. The bell can be used as a reminder of their wedding bells and can bring to mind the vows they made as well as the joy they experienced on their wedding day. Whenever the newly married couple becomes upset or angered, they can ring the bell instead of walking away from each other.
Candlesticks
In traditional folklore, candlesticks, salt & pepper shakers and wine glasses were excellent gifts for newly wedding couples. The candlesticks were to ensure that a home should never be without light. The salt & pepper shakers were meant to promise that they would never be without food.
What traditional or folklore based gifts have you given or received at a wedding?
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