What is the purpose of giving a decorative wooden spoon????
2006-12-19 03:01:29 · 7 answers · asked by Helen C 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Wooden spoons as a gift for a wedding and as a token of love originate from Wales. The love spoon is a traditional gift in Wales and was made by the man as a love token and gift for his lady. The tradition was for the sppons, always made of wood, to be carefully and intricately carved in order to show the care and concern that the gentleman had for the object of his affection. If the lady kept the spoon then this was a sign that all was well and his love was returned. If she sent the spoon back, then it showed she was not interested in the man. Today, the symbol of love remains and is used widely at weddings - giving the couple a decorated wooden spoon is intended as a symbol of their love
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2006-12-19 03:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by morganna_f 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, lovespoons are a traditional Welsh thing. It's also quite common for guests to receive miniature ones as gifts on the table.
2006-12-19 03:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by Phil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive heard of sharing the wedding bed with all the brides maids ... but nothing like the wooden spoon thing ... YUCK
2006-12-19 03:07:50 · answer #3 · answered by Eamon35 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There are other tradition's listed on the link below. There from a wedding planner we used, lots of free info on this site too.
2006-12-20 03:06:15 · answer #4 · answered by bungy6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Went to Wales and saw them there - love spoons aren't they? Get lots of different meanings on them though!!
2006-12-19 03:04:23 · answer #5 · answered by Immortal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the groom gave then to their sweetheart be fore they got married,to show their feelings for her, the english and welch custom
2006-12-19 03:12:56 · answer #6 · answered by Bighorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to beat her with when she doesnt fullfill the marriage vows, not washing up, cleaning the house, cooking or opening her legs when needed
2006-12-19 03:06:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋