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ANCHOR
A settled love, eternal devotion and security. From Wales’ seafaring heritage.
BELL
Portrays wedding bliss and anniversaries.
CAGED BALLS
The number of years a suitor would wait to be married or number of children.
CASTLE
Like the harp and the daffodil, the castle symbol here is used to represent Wales.
CROSS
Symbolises a blessing of a couple’s union and faith in their marriage.
HEART
Shows true love and that the carver’s heart belongs to his loved one.
HORSESHOE
An age old representation of good luck and happiness.
KEYHOLE
Represents living together after marriage. My house is yours.
LINKS
Shows two lives linked together forever.
LOCK
Promises the suitor will look after his love and provide security.
SPADE
This shows the carver’s willingness to work and provide for his intended.
TWIST
The Welsh were a seafaring nation. This is from the rope theme carved by sailors.
DOUBLE HEARTS
Represents two people who share the same feelings for each other.
WHEEL
Willingness to work. A ship’s wheel shows a married couple will stay on a safe course.
HARP
The harp symbol is used to represent Wales through its music and song.
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There are also many symbols like the stork etc. which may be seen. These are much
more modern additions to the spoons and are self-
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