Love picture frames, as the name suggests, are especially for loving pictures, which may be of a couple, or a child, or a family photo.
They make a lovely present for a newly engaged couple, or for a marriage gift. They can be given as a present to a loved one for an anniversary present; the possibilities are endless.
There are many types to choose from, some are simple wooden or metal frames with ‘love’ etched on them, others are made out of the word ‘love’ and may be in wood, or silver-plated metal. Most will take a standard size photograph, but check carefully before buying. Maybe you would like a larger frame with a mount that can be cut to size according to the picture. A picture framer’s shop would be worth looking into.
Personalised frames are a nice touch, but most shops or stores will not offer this service. If you buy a frame from a jeweller’s shop, engraving is often offered – sometimes for no cost. However, look on the Internet and there are many mail-order firms that will inscribe any frame. One can have the names and wedding date of the couple as a bespoke gift that will be unique. Some frames are already decorated with standard phrases, others have a background of ‘I love you’ in different languages, over which is carved the names concerned.
Try looking in second hand/antique shops or markets for a frame. It is possible to find a lovely Victorian frame that you can have etched. If you are choosing a love picture frame to show a photo from a holiday or honeymoon, look around the shops where you are staying. You may be able to find an indigenous frame which you can have engraved or even have pokerwork done to personalise it. Maybe you would like to press some flowers from your wedding bouquet or from your honeymoon, so have the frame impressed with the date and name of the flowers.
Choose a silver frame made from the word ‘love’ as a 25th wedding anniversary gift, or a golden coloured frame for a 50th. How about sending a frame to a grandparent or godparent with a photograph of a child or children, for a special present. There are so many possibilities that it is only your imagination for the use of love picture frames that can hold you back.