Turtledoves

Thursday, May 26, 2011

A pair of doves is simply iconic: to the Chinese, they embody faithfulness and longevity, and the ancient Romans believed they represented Venus, the goddess of love. So it's only fitting newlyweds who value tradition would place a cooing couple atop their wedding cake, especially one that's also covered in symbols of love: lily of the valley stands for a return to happiness and sweetness, while maidenhair fern represents the secret bond of love!

Do you go as crazy for symbolism as I do?

Photo from Martha Stewart Weddings.
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26 comments:

  1. a little black cloud in a dressMay 26, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    So cute! I love how simple and elegant it is.

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  2. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdMay 26, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    That's pretty gorgeous.

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  3. AlexaMay 26, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Very elegant and classic. Beautiful cake!
    alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  4. lizzieMay 26, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    i'm ultra sentimental for home alone 2 :) so turtle doves would be a big hit for us.

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  5. Spun Sugar SuiteMay 26, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I never knew the symbolism behind doves, how wonderful!

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  6. sylvieMay 26, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    a dreamy, hopelessly romantic cake. LOVE. :)

    xo,
    sylvie
    http://www.silverylining.com

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  7. Ana DegenaarMay 26, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    oh my! that is so perfect and classy.

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  8. Kayla PooleMay 26, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    funny that we both wrote about symbolism today. I'm telling ya, we're meant to know each other!

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  9. postcards and prettiesMay 26, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Usually no but I'm fascinated when I do hear them.

    Lol @lizzie - they remind me of Home Alone 2 also

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  10. VictoriaMay 26, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I adore this cake, and the toppers are perfect!

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  11. A Crimson KissMay 26, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    A Home Alone 2 reference-I love it!

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  12. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I love that!

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  13. JoytiMay 26, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I love symbolism, especially when it comes to weddings (and baby names, too, actually).
    Those turtledoves toppers are so sweet :)

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  14. AmberMay 26, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    thats a lovely cake topper, very elegant.

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  15. NikkiMay 26, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    How fun to include all the symbolism. I hope they had a little something to explain it all. So beautiful!

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  16. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Oh yes I do...Symbols (as well as words9 are soooo strong, darling...so meaningful, you know...
    Hugs.
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  17. Tiffany KadaniMay 26, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I love all this symbolism! Such a gorgeous cake.

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  18. Alicia@CharityWeddingMay 26, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    That cake is gorgeous and yes I am a major symbolism junkie! I love how thoughtful a cake can be!

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  19. stylenuggetsMay 26, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Symbols like these doves are very awe-inspiring. That cake is like a work of art but edible.

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  20. PalomaMay 26, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    dos Palomas! ;)

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  21. JohannaMay 26, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Such a sweet cake!

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  22. Oh, My DarlingMay 27, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Aw, my grandmother (whose name was Lena, actually) used to wear lily of the valley scented perfume. I loved reading about what it symbolizes in your post!

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  23. Kimia KlineMay 28, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    aww thats what my parents had on their wedding cake :)

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  24. Colleen / Inspired to ShareMay 28, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    So interesting, I did not knos this!

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  25. Gaby - Cap ClassiqueMay 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    You are such a fountain of this knowledge - I didn't know that at all, but I love the symbolism!

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  26. Kate/MagnoliaRougeJune 8, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    That is one stunning looking cake!1

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