Pledging to Provide and Protect

Symbolic gifts given and received by the bride and groom have deep tradition in a Scottish wedding...

The Groom gave his bride a sheaf of wheat, symbolizing his pledge to provide for their home.

The Bride gave her groom a piece of woven cloth, symbolizing her pledge to provide for their home.

The Groom gave a dagger or dirk, symbolizing his pledge to defend their home.

The Bride gave a Bible, symbolizing her pledge to defend their home.

The Groom would also give the bride a silver spoon to insure they never go without food.