Wedding Heart Ornament

Cottages represent the heritage and culture of the glassblowers. They frequently created images that reflected their day to day lives. Ornaments were proudly styled after the homes in which they lived. This ornament is especially designed to capture the love and charm of a new home, and makes a perfect gift or keepsake.

Giving a ring can have many meanings, but it has long had romantic significance. Since a circle has no end, it represents timelessness or everlasting love. When given to another, it is an outward sign of devotion. So the box may be small, but the gift of a ring nestled in one has a very important meaning.

In the Middle Ages, guests brought sweet buns that were placed in a pile over which the bride and groom kissed. The taller the pile, the more prosperous the couple. This evolved into the tiered cake we know today. This Wedding Cake ornament serves as a keepsake of the special day or anniversary.

According to tradition, the newlywed couple's Christmas tree should include the following 12 ornaments to ensure a happy life together: Rabbit (hope & faith), Angel (God's guidance in the home), Fish (God's blessing), Santa (unselfishness & goodwill), Pine Cone (motherhood & faith), Rose (beauty & affection), Fruit Basket (generosity), Bird (happiness & joy), Teapot (Hospitality), House (shelter & protection), Heart (true love) and Flower Bouquet (good wishes) Each collection is packed in a lovely keepsake box, including a certificate explaining the ornaments' meanings. What a lovely way to start a new family's first tradition!