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For my daughter's recent wedding she asked me to make a love letter anniversary box for the ceremony. This is what I came up with. The way it works is the bride and groom write love letters before the ceremony then during the ceremony they put the letters in the box, (I made pockets in the lid) along with a bottle of wine then they "nail" the box shut using tapered dowels in holes in the lid. On there wedding anniversary they pry the box open, drink the wine and read the letters. Then write new letters, put a new bottle in and seal it up for the next year.
Sanded the lid with 80 grit and left it rough to get the "rustic" look they wanted.
Made from walnut, finished with natural Danish oil.

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That is a really cool idea for a wedding momento. What a beautiful box. I love the carving that you did on the front to mimic the invitation. I am sure your daughter and son-in-law will cherish it always.
 

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Great job, and I have not heard of that before, but love it! I thought about telling my daughter about it, but since she cant date till she is 65 or Im dead, which ever comes last, not too sure how much she will like the idea. LOL Love the carving and design and the meaning of it is priceless
 

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That is a great idea! Love the box, I am sure they will cherish it!
 

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I agree that is a cool idea, nice work on the box too.
 

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Lovely. Very romantic idea. Box looks great.
 

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What a great idea Rob, beautiful box and carving. I am sure Diana and David will get a life time anniversaries of openings and refilling the box….well done.
 

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Love the idea!
 

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This is way kool. I really like the tree with the carved heart & initials also. Very cleaver. Luv it. I may borrow this idea for a Nephew's upcoming wedding in a year or so.
 

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neat idea and a great box.congrats to the new couple.
 

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Great idea! Is it fairly easy to pry open the box with out damaging it? If so, please explain.
 

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Nice idea!
 

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Great gift. Congrats to the young couple.
 

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Very cool idea; might have to make something like this for my daughter too. Thanks for posting
 

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Beautiful bride and such a wonderful gift for the happy couple to celebrate each anniversary with : )
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Excellent idea and beautiful work
 

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Interesting idea. Congrats to them and hope they do it lots of times.
 

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Wonderful idea and box, and a great way to make sure the anniversary is remembered. Hoss, after marrying
off 3 daughters, I understand your statement, and am sure that the young lady will somehow be sure you are
very proud when you giver her away. Thank you for sharing.
 

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Great custom and build! Congratulations on a beautiful daughter and new son-in-law.
 
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