Gifts With the Meaning of Love & Happiness for a Wedding
A wedding gift is typically an item purchased directly from the couple's registry, such as a place setting, coat rack or a glass vase. Expand on the couple's love for each other by giving them a gift that displays your desire for love and happiness to them instead of a traditional item. When selecting a gift, use your knowledge of the couple and their dedication to each other to pick something sensational.
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Heart
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"Speak from the heart" is a common phrase used regarding expressing feelings. Speak to their hearts by giving the new couple a sculpture or painting of a red heart, a traditional symbol of love. Personalize the painting by having the artist sign the couple's names on the bottom of the picture or by setting the painting into an engraved frame.
Lace
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According to the website St.Valentine's Day, lace is a traditional symbol of love. In older times, women would carry lace handkerchiefs around with them; to attract the interest of a suitor, a young lady would drop her lace handkerchief on the ground in front of him. Give the happy couple a gift of lace with lace-embellished linens for their home. Lace can also be found on tablecloths, napkins, handkerchiefs and curtains.
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Double Happiness Symbol
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The Chinese double happiness symbol carries with it a legend of love and, according to Chinatown Online, represents two people walking side by side in love. Have the symbol drawn by a calligrapher onto canvas or paper, and have it framed so the couple can display it on their wall. Other items that can be found with the double happiness symbol printed on them include candles, wine glasses and ornaments.
Glass Bluebird
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The bluebird is a symbol of hearth and home, new birth, good health, cheerfulness, prosperity, happiness and love. Considered messengers of these attributes, bluebird representations are often given at weddings and anniversaries. The bluebird gift usually consists of a small glass bird wrapped in a delicate box; however, there are other ways to give the gift of a bluebird, such as in an art painting or print.
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