Love is celebrated in so many fascinating ways around the
world. These romantic displays can be a beautiful way to solidify the love
between partners, and ensure that their union lasts a lifetime. Whether you’re
planning on travelling the world with your love, or staying in the city, these
are ways to commemorate your happiness and love for one another.
On Ponte Milvio, in Italy, couples have displayed their oath
of love to one another by fastening padlocks to the bridge. Their names, as
well as short love notes and vows, are written onto the lock. It is a symbol of
their love being unbreakable. The key to the padlock is then thrown into the
river below, signifying that the bond will never be undone. Imagine all the lover’s
locks that could line the Lachine Canal!
In Wales, an elaborately carved wooden spoon is presented to
the love interest, as a way to tell their potential lover that they will always
provide and care for them, (as well all know, the best way to anyone’s heart is
through their stomach!). If the love interest accepts, they wear the spoon
around their neck. As Montreal is a city of coffee lovers (or caffeine
addicts, simply put), custom sugar spoons could be a thoughtful party favour for the
engagement party, a small wedding, or as a gift to the newlyweds.
For those who were hopelessly in love, eloping was the
sweetest crime—especially in England, where it became illegal in 1754 for
persons under 21 to get married. That did not deter the young, passionate English
lovers: they took a short day trip to Gretna Green, Scotland, and married there
in secret. This is still a popular place for couples to visit, old and young,
some even going to renew their vows there. We are a city of churches, of green alleys, and
historic architecture, making our city a very romantic place to love and marry.
A way to spend a weekend would be to make short hops to our scenic spots and
make it memorable with a few kisses and other cute ways of showing your love.
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