A magnificent wedding, beautiful outfits, a beloved spouse, a multi-tiered cake, enthusiastic cries of relatives and a large number of guests ... Is this not the dream of every young girl and woman? But, in addition to all this, they dream of a successful marriage, fidelity, a happy family life and well-being. For this, according to some symbolic rites, it is necessary to purchase, sign and jointly lock the wedding lock. We’ll talk about this wonderful wedding attribute today.
A small excursion into the history of origin
The history of the origin of this symbolic little thing has its roots in the heyday of Ancient Russia. During this period, the tradition of using a wedding castle in the form of a kind of guarantor of strong family relationships was born. During the wedding ceremony, the young people closed the barn lock with a key, which was later thrown away. The castle itself was placed under the threshold of their house. It was believed that in this way the future family will find happiness, prosperity and loyalty of both spouses.
European stories about the origin of the castle
For the first time, the Italians restored this ancient tradition about 15 years ago, showing their superstition and romance. This rite quickly spread all over the world and began to be actively used by European countries, having reached even glorious Russia.
The Italian writer Federico Mochchia once mentioned the ritual of hooking a castle on a bridge in his book, which he wrote in 1962. The heroes of the novel, as a sign of their eternal devotion, wrapped a lamppost on one of the city bridges. Then they closed the lock, and threw the key into the Tiber River.
The romantic act of the fictional characters of the novel was the beginning of the long-forgotten old. This ceremony was liked not only by Italians, but also by other Europeans. Later, these accustomed European traditions smoothly migrated to the territory of the countries of the former CIS.
Modern use cases for the castle
In the modern world, lovers make their marriage not in the church, but in the registry office. But despite this, a wedding castle is present at almost every wedding. It is believed that compliance with this tradition suggests that the feelings of the bride and groom are sincere. Of course, today no one hides this useful thing in the household, but hangs it, for example, on a bridge. The castle is closed, and the key, in the old fashioned way, is thrown into a river, lake or other body of water.
Is it mandatory to use it?
A wedding castle at a modern wedding is considered a mandatory attribute, without which there can be no wedding. Today it is not just observing a tradition that has been transferred from the distant past, but also a romantic event that is remembered for a lifetime.
After the wedding ceremony, before visiting the institution where the wedding will be held, the newlyweds must visit the bridge, where they will leave their castle for life. But since everyone who is going to walk along this bridge will see it, it is better to order a wedding castle with an engraving. Thus, he will become a symbol of the fact that young people love each other.
Why is the inscription on the lock made?
It is believed to hang locks on bridges and fences, for example, in a recreation park, a botanical garden or just a picturesque place, dictates its own rules. And on the Luzhkov bridge in Moscow, special cast-iron trees were allocated for this purpose. At the same time, there are so many people who want to hang their “garland of love” on them that park rangers had to dig and move trees already overflowing with locks closer to the center. In their place, they almost immediately “dropped out” new ones. However, in their opinion, very soon they will have to be “transplanted” deep into the park.
As you can see, many lovers liked the old custom. And everyone dreams that his treasured castle would be the best and stand out from the others. For this, most newlyweds use wedding locks of love - products with a certain engraving, symbols, drawings, different names, winged phrases and wishes. Such locks with inscriptions are a kind of proof that the young family will pass all life's trials, and contrary to all, it will carry its strong love through the years.
There's something about it
In wedding traditions and ceremonies, the key and the lock are not just symbols of wealth, good luck, family happiness and idyll, but they also carry their information, certain energy. Wise people believe that by endowing these objects with certain positive emotions and an excellent meaning, it is quite possible to realize the plan. The main thing is to believe it with all my heart.
Who should buy and choose a castle?
Choosing a castle for a kind of wedding ritual should be both lovers. So, this will be their first joint business, which needs to be given time. Lovers will be pleased to spend it for such an unusual and useful activity.
Beautiful and romantic traditions
According to tradition, after their official ceremony, the newlyweds are required to cross three bridges. On each of them, they should sip some champagne from a pre-prepared glass. But on the third bridge, the husband must take his beloved in his arms and symbolically transfer her through him in his arms. It is so romantic and beautiful. Especially women like these traditions.
However, if there aren’t so many bridges in your city, just one such building is enough. It is he who symbolically becomes the embodiment of such a pleasant and romantic tradition. A wedding castle hung on the railing or fence of this bridge will in this case symbolize the seriousness of your intentions.
Why do I need to throw away the key?
The key must be thrown into the river or a bubbling stream of water, from where it can never emerge. It is believed that in this way, no one can intervene in the affairs of the heart and break the love of the family. This tradition means that now no one can pick up and open again the key to the heart of lovers.
What should be the castle?
Modern locks used by newlyweds can vary in size, shape, weight and material. It all depends on the imagination and taste preferences. However, metal products are still the most popular. Sometimes they can have a round or heart-shaped shape. Therefore, everyone chooses for himself exactly the option that suits him best.
Believe it or not?
Modern newlyweds, who are far from the famous Italian pillar described in the novel by Federico Moccia, symbolically repeat the rite. Many of them believe that this small wedding castle with an inscription can affect the duration of the life of lovers.
Well, those who do not believe in all this do not deny themselves the pleasure of hanging their own love lock on the fence of a bridge, pillar or fence, throwing out a key and making a wish for a happy family life.