Welsh Lovespoons

The centuries old Welsh custom of giving love spoons meant that a would be suitor gave a spoon as an indication that he desired to court a particular girl. A girl may therefore have received several spoons from as many suitors.

Love spoons are symbolic and have several meanings. Today they are given for many reasons and to mark many occasions. The marriage of a couple, the arrival of their child, a wedding anniversary, a birthday, a christening, Valentine's day and favours for the guests at a wedding. They also make a wonderful memento of a visit to Wales.

See also our section on Lovespoons for gay and lesbian couples.