07/25/2020 Zoryan Freidovich Interesting
A magnificent wedding, beautiful outfits, a beloved spouse, a multi-tiered cake, enthusiastic cries of relatives and a large number of guests... Isn't this 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 prosperity. To do this, according to some symbolic rituals, it is necessary to purchase, sign and jointly lock a wedding lock. We will talk about this wonderful wedding attribute today.
A short excursion into the history of origin
The history of the origin of this symbolic little thing goes back to the heyday of Ancient Rus'. During this period, the tradition of using a wedding castle arose as a kind of guarantor of strong family relationships. During the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds locked the barn 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 would gain happiness, prosperity and fidelity of both spouses.
European stories about the origins of the castle
This ancient tradition was first restored by the Italians about 15 years ago, showing their superstition and romanticism. This ritual quickly spread throughout the world and began to be actively used by European countries, reaching glorious Russia.
The ritual of attaching a lock to a bridge was once mentioned by the Italian writer Federico Moccia 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 heroes of the novel became the beginning of a long-forgotten old thing. This ritual was liked not only by Italians, but also by other Europeans. Later, these established European traditions smoothly migrated to the territory of the former CIS countries.
Is it necessary to use it?
A wedding castle at a modern wedding is considered a mandatory attribute, without which a wedding cannot take place. Today it is not just the observance of a tradition that has been carried over from the distant past, but also a romantic event that is remembered for a lifetime.
After the wedding ceremony, before visiting the establishment where the wedding celebration will take place, the newlyweds must visit the bridge, where they will leave their castle for life. But since it will be seen by everyone who is going to walk across this bridge, it is better to order an engraved wedding lock. Thus, it will become a symbol that the young people love each other.
Beautiful locks for a wedding with engraving and handmade decorations
Fashionable today, wedding locks with engraving are very popular among all couples in love, so try to order original and beautiful handmade wedding items for yourself. What can make it original and recognizable? Of course, custom engraving! A skilled craftsman will decorate the castle with your recognition and unique the product with beautiful initials and symbols.
What kind of engraving can be:
- simple one-sided - initials and wedding date are applied only on one side of the lock;
- double-sided, complex - such a castle is decorated with patterns, engraved paintings with angels and swans on one side and information about the newlyweds on the other;
- on the end - if it is large and has sufficient thickness, then the inscription on the end will look beautiful.
Engraving is an inscription for centuries, just like your love! In general, all handmade products are original, because what is made by hand cannot be repeated exactly. The newlyweds will be pleased if close friends give them such a gift.
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Why is there an inscription on the lock?
The belief of hanging locks on bridges and fences, for example, in a recreation park, 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 up and move the trees already overcrowded with castles closer to the center. They almost immediately “planted” new ones in their place. However, in their opinion, they will very soon have to be “transplanted” deeper into the park.
As you can see, many lovers liked the ancient custom. And everyone dreams that their treasured lock will be the best and stand out from others. To do this, most newlyweds use wedding love locks - products with specific engravings, symbols, drawings, different names, catchphrases and wishes. Such locks with inscriptions are a kind of proof that the young family will pass all the trials of life, and despite everything, will carry their strong love through the years.
Coloring a lock and key for a wedding
Before deciding how to decorate the castle, you need to decide on the main color of this accessory.
Having prepared waterproof spray paint of the selected color, you can get to work by studying the detailed master class below.
- First, the surface of the lock to be painted and the key must be degreased. This can be done by thoroughly wiping them with a piece of cotton wool soaked in solvent, acetone or alcohol.
- The next step is to plug a small piece of cloth or tape over the keyhole to prevent paint from getting inside and damaging the locking mechanism.
- After completing all the preparatory procedures, you can proceed directly to painting the castle. First you need to apply paint to one side and wait until it dries completely. After this, the other side is also painted. The paint must be applied in two layers to ensure an even coating. The key needs to be painted in the same way.
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Beautiful and romantic traditions
According to tradition, after their official ceremony, the newlyweds are required to cross three bridges. At each of them, they should sip a little champagne from a previously prepared glass. But on the third bridge, the husband must take his beloved in his arms and symbolically carry her across it in his arms. It's so romantic and beautiful. Women especially like these traditions.
However, if there are not such a number of bridges in your city, one similar structure is quite enough. It is he who will symbolically become the embodiment of such a pleasant and romantic tradition. A wedding lock hung on the railing or fence of this bridge will in this case symbolize the seriousness of your intentions.
How to decorate a wedding castle
Applying the lettering is the second step after painting. You can use acrylic paint for it. It is worth choosing colors that contrast with the background color. You can make a test inscription on paper and, after practicing, begin engraving the lock.
The third step is the design of the castle. To attach all the parts, use superglue for metal surfaces. Satin ribbons, small bows, rhinestones, beads and much more are used for decoration. Large parts are glued first, followed by small ones.
Decorating a castle is a rather delicate process that requires care and precision. Here is a short video that clearly shows the lock making process.
You can use tweezers to glue small parts, since it is very difficult to install such a small thing as beads in the right place.
The soul of the castle is also being decorated. A thin satin ribbon is used for this. One edge of it is glued to the edge of the darling and carefully wound along the entire length, the tip is also secured with glue. You can take a thin fishing line and string beads onto it. If you wrap it around the darling, following the satin ribbon, the product will acquire extraordinary shine and sophistication.
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What should a castle be like?
Modern locks used by newlyweds can vary in size, shape, weight and material. It all depends on imagination and taste preferences. However, metal products are still the most popular. Sometimes they can be round or heart-shaped. Therefore, everyone chooses for themselves exactly the option that suits them best.
Where to buy wedding love locks?
Our store has an excellent selection of quality products, and if you don’t know where to buy wedding love locks with the initials of the newlyweds, contact us - we have locks of different shapes and sizes on sale, and we also accept orders for engraving. The decor of the lock depends only on the preferences of the buyer!
It can be fabric, lace, and such models really look festive. Some locks are decorated completely with satin ribbons, while others are decorated only partially, if the product itself has a pleasant, bright color.
In the site catalog you will find:
- metal, for engraving - such a lock for a wedding is decorated as a sign of love with engraving of symbols, names, initials, words of love;
- locks for one-time closing, without keys, with codes;
- products in the shape of a heart are often chosen by the bride and groom as the most thematic and suitable for the upcoming wedding event.
Locks of any type can be decorated with sparkling stones, fabric and lace flowers, and hearts. Let your love padlock be the most beautiful on the bridge of lovers - to place an order, call us by phone.
Believe it or not?
Modern newlyweds, who are far from the famous Italian pillar described in the novel by Federico Moccia, symbolically repeat the ritual. Many of them believe that this small wedding castle with an inscription can influence the length of the lovers’ life together.
Well, those who do not believe in all this do not deny themselves the pleasure of hanging their own love lock on a bridge fence, pillar or fence, throwing away the key and making a wish for a happy family life.
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Preparatory work
If you have already decorated glasses or bottles of champagne by hand, then you know that the work should begin with cleaning the surface. In the case of a castle, this is no exception. It is absolutely necessary to degrease the work surface using alcohol or acetone. It is enough to wipe the lock with a cotton pad. This is required so that the spray paint can easily and evenly lay on the iron surface. In addition, it is worth noting that not only the lock, but also the keys need to be degreased, since they will need to be decorated in the same style as the lock itself.
After cleaning is completed, it is worth plugging the key hole with cotton wool. In this case, paint will not be able to get inside and damage the lock opening/closing mechanism.
Stage 1: surface painting
Choose your favorite color and paint the castle. However, in most cases, preference is given to red and pink tones. But you can also choose those shades that are the main colors of the holiday. For example, if the bride’s dress contains white and orange tones, then the lock can be painted in these colors. It is worth noting that you can cover one side with one color and the other with a second. It is recommended to choose a paint that copes well with moisture.
It takes two steps to paint the castle. First you need to cover one side, then wait for it to dry before moving on to the other surface. If you have chosen light-colored paint (white, yellow), then after the iron coating has dried, you should apply another layer. This way, the color will be uniform over the entire surface of the lock, and no gaps will be visible.
Don't forget about the keys. Their painting should occur in parallel with the lock.
Stage 2: “jewelry” work
Once the castle is completely dry, you need to take an outline of a contrasting color and write names on the surface. Those who have never used a contour before are recommended to practice on paper.
As a rule, names are written on the part of the lock where there is a hole for the keys, or on the opposite side. However, future spouses often choose small locks. In this case, it would be optimal to place the inscriptions on the side.
In order to give the inscription volume, you can use a silver outline, creating a 3D effect. To do this, you need to put small dots around the names.
Stage 3: decorating the castle
To decorate a wedding castle, you can use a variety of available materials. These can be beads, beads, rhinestones, ribbons and other decorative elements.
It is best to attach them using a special glue that allows you to adhere other objects to the metal. It is very important not to make a mistake with the choice of glue. You don’t want to come three years after your wedding to the place where you hung the lock and find that all the roses or rhinestones have fallen off.
After the first side is completely dry, you can begin processing the other part. If desired, all elements can be sprinkled with glitter or microbeads. It will add volume and create sparkling highlights. Thanks to them, you will be able to notice your lock from afar.
