Cake Pull Charms

Cake Pull charms are a Victorian wedding tradition. The selection of charms is almost endless ~ some are strictly Scottish in origin, others are considered ‘good luck’ charms, some have been handed down from Medieval times.

For the actual charms used anything to do with the sea would harken back to the fisheries and seafaring days of Scotland. Religious symbols flow through Scottish history. Reading through Scottish Wedding Traditions might give you some ideas for ‘good luck’ charms to use as cake pull charms.

In this list some have traditional meanings, even going back to the Medieval heraldry, others are symbols of Scotland.

An alphabetical list of cake pull charms, with their photos and references to Scottish Wedding Traditions will help you select the ones for your wedding.

  • Anchor ~ Stable Life

    Image courtesy Finedings


  • Bagpipes ~ symbol of Scotland


    Image courtesy Treasures of St. Andrews


  • Bible ~ a Christ Centered Marriage, Bride’s Pledge to Defend the Home

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Ceremony Customs ~ Pledge and Protect.


    Image courtesy Diamond Harmony


  • Bride & Groom ~ a Happy Marriage and Family

    Image courtesy Adorable Charms


  • Captain’s Wheel ~ Shows Confidence

    Image courtesy Chains and Charms


  • Carrot ~ fruitfulness

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Prenuptial ~ Carrot Sunday.


    Image courtesy TIJC


  • Celtic Knot ~ Scottish heritage, love’s enduring promise, especially the Trinity knot

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Scottish Theme Wedding Symbols ~ Celtic Knots.

    Trinity Knot image courtesy Celtic Shop


    Celtic Knot Heart image courtesy Ye Knotte Master

    More information can be found at Knotical Arts section of the Alaska Museum of Fancy Knots ~ Fancy Knots from California.

    The artist’s email address is bb315@lafn.org.

  • Celtic Cross ~ Pledge to Defend the Home

    Image courtesy Celtic Shop


    Celtic Knot Cross image courtesy Ye Knotte Shop

    More information can be found at Knotical Arts section of the Alaska Museum of Fancy Knots ~ Fancy Knots from California.

    The artist’s email address is bb315@lafn.org.

  • Celtic Prayer Box

    The box opens up to a compartment measuring about 8mm square for holding a tiny prayer, saying, pledge, or vows.

    Image courtesy Artbeads


  • Chicken ~ Comfort in the Home

    More information can be found at Stag and Hen Parties ~ Hen Party.


    Rooster image courtesy Chains and Charms


  • Chimney Sweep or Ladder and Brush ~ Good Luck

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Good Omens ~ Chimney Sweep.


    Image courtesy Good Luck Creations


  • Church

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Scottish Wedding Day Traditions ~ A Walk With the Sun and Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Traditions of Scottish Wedding Ceremonies ~ At the Kirk Door.


    Image courtesy Any Religious Jewelry


    Image courtesy Any Religious Jewelry

    This church opens to reveal a bride and groom inside.


  • Claddagh ~ Friendship, Love, & Loyalty

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ The Tryste Traditions of Scottish Weddings ~ Claddagh Rings.


    Image courtesy Celtic Shop


  • Clan Badges

    Each clan has it’s own badge and each badge has historical meaning for the clan. The clan badge often displays the Clan Motto

    Clan Plant.

    Two companies that sell Clan Badge charms that can be used as cake pulls ~

    The Irish Jewelry Company sells clan badge pendants that can be used as charms.


  • Creel

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Scottish Stag and Hen Party Traditions ~ Creelin’ O the Groom .


    Image courtesy Jewel Basket


  • Cross ~ Life of Peace and Tranquility

    This is a very common cake charm, found at almost all suppliers of charms. Any one being offered should be among your choices for y our cake pull charms.


  • Dagger ~ Groom’s pledge to defend the home

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Ceremony Customs ~ Provide and Protect.


    Image courtesy Jewel Basket


  • Dollar Tree ~ Financial Security


    Image courtesy Sterling Trends

    This charm only seems to be available as part of their Victorian Cake Pull Set


  • Edinburgh Castle


    Image courtesy Pride of Scotland

    The castle can be a good choice among cake pull charms, particularly if you are travelling to Edinburgh and plan to tour the castle.


  • Faith, Hope, and Charity

    Combining the cross which embodies faith, the anchor as the strength of hope, and the heart as our capacity for charity.


    Image courtesy Any Religious Jewelry


  • Firth of Forth Road Bridge

    A recent landmark in Scotland, a charm has been designed and can be used as one of your cake pulls


    Image courtesy Treasures of St. Andrews


  • Flowers
    Flowers are usually evident in any wedding. If your choice happens to be one or more of these, they could be added to your selection of cake pull charms. Suppliers with flower charms ~

    Chains and Charms

    Gold Jewelry On the Web
    Some of the flowers available are ~
    • Azalea ~ take care of yourself, fragile passion, first love
    • Crocus ~ foresight
    • Daffodil ~ you are the only one, unrequited love, chivalryDaffodils are seen in profusion on Tartan day, with many of the men wearing them as boutonnieres. It’s the flower of Wales, but Scottish people seem to be adopting the daffodil as theirs as well.
    • Daisy ~ innocence, loyal love, purity
    • Dogwood ~ love undiminished
    • Floral Bouquet
    • Hibiscus ~ delicate beauty
    • Lily ~ majesty, honour, beauty
    • Magnolia ~ nobility, dignity, love of nature
    • Nasturtium ~ patriotism
    • Orchid ~ Love, refinement, delicate beauty, Chinese symbol for many children
    • Plumaria
    • Poinsettia ~ be of good cheer
    • Rose ~ a single full bloom means I love you, a bouquet of open blooms means gratitude, a rosebud means youth and beauty
    • Sunflower ~ devotion, adoration, sunshine, splendid beauty
    • Tulip~ perfect love, my perfect lover, luck



  • Golf Bag ~ golf did originate in Scotland and is held in high esteem throughout the country


    Image courtesy Treasures of St. Andrews


  • Greyfriar’s Bobby


    Image courtesy Treasures of St Andrews

    You might ask, why is a charm for a dog named Greyfriar’s Bobby of any importance. The story of Greyfriar’s Bobby warrants a space at of it’s own, for the tale is tragic and fairly long, but uplifting and a good read. If you’re prepared to have your heart jerked out, cry, and end up in love with a scruffy little dog begin here.

    Again, a unique choice for your cake pull charms.


  • Groom’s Siller ~ any silver coin

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Ceremony ~ Groom’s Siller.

    Though an actual charm has not been found by me, silver coins could be converted into a cake pull charms

    Going back to the bride’s rhyme ..and a lucky sixpence in her shoe…found at Wedding Traditions of Scotland ~ Bridal Wear Traditions in Scotland ~ Lucky Sixpence, a sixpence would make a great cake pull charm.

  • Heart ~ Your Love is True


    Image courtesy Elizabeth Scottish Jewelry


  • Heart Lock ~ Faithful Love


    Image courtesy Grooms Online


    Image courtesy Lawsons Watch and Clock


  • Highland Cow


    Image courtesy Heritage of Scotland


  • Highland Piper


    Image courtesy Heritage of Scotland


  • Holly ~ a clan badge, truth

    Holly is one of the favorite clan badge plants.


    Image courtesy Maldon Jewellers

    There are also many others which you might find as charms to be used as cake pulls. The clan list of Plant Badges may give you some leads.


  • Horse ~ Good Luck

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Wedding Day Customs ~ Good Omens.


    Image courtesy Elizabeth Scottish Jewelry


  • Horseshoe ~ Good Luck and Prosperity

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Wedding Day Customs ~ Good Omens.


    Image courtesy Finedings


  • Key ~ Key to the Heart


    Image courtesy Finedings


  • Lamb ~ Good Luck

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Wedding Day Customs ~ Good Omens.


    Image courtesy Chains and Charms


  • Lock

    Image courtesy Finedings


    Image courtesy Ruby Lane

    Ruby Lane deals in antique jewelry with a constantly changing inventory. Even if this piece is gone, there may be something else that catches your fancy.


  • Lock and Key ~ Unlock the Key to Your Heart


  • Luckenbooth ~ Pledge of Love

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ The Tryste.


    Image courtesy Historic Connections


  • Oathing Stone ~ a small polished stone from Scotland

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Ceremony Customs ~ Oathing Stone.


  • Peacock ~ Beauty and pride of carriage.

    More information can be found at August 10th ~ The Popular Peacock and It's Colors and Peacock Tartan.

    Image courtesy Jewelry Adviser


  • Photos Charms

    These are available as individual charms and as a bracelet of linked photos ~

    Individual charms

    Charm Bracelets


  • Puffin

    More information can be found at October 10th ~ St Kildas] blog which partly explains the significance of the puffin. For Highlanders on the islands, the harvesting of birds and their eggs was their livelihood.

    Image courtesy Elizabeth Scottish Jewelry


  • Quaich ~ shared love

    More information can be found at The Quaich.


    Image courtesy Treasures of St. Andrews

    The quaich is inscribed Slainte Mhath, meaning to your very good health


  • Rainbow ~ good luck, good times after bad

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Wedding Day Customs ~ Good Omens.

    Image courtesy Elizabeth Scottish Jewelry


  • Rampant Lion ~ symbol of Scotland, on the royal flag


    Image courtesy Treasures of St. Andrews


    Image courtesy Treasures of St. Andrews


  • Rocking Chair ~ Long Life

    Image courtesy J.C. Penny

    Even Penny’s has appropriate charms for cake pulls


  • The Saltire ~ Scottish heritage, resolution

    More information can be found at Scottish Theme Wedding Symbols ~ The Saltire, or St. Andrew’s Flag.



    No source has yet been located. A cufflink, tie-tack, or key chain fob culd be converted into a bracelet charm.


  • Map of Scotland


    Image courtesy Celtic Shop


  • Scottish Thistle ~ Scottish heritage

    More information can be found at Scottish Thistle.


    Image courtesy Historic Connections


  • Scottish Warrior


    Image courtesy Chains and Charms


  • Scotty Dog


    Image courtesy Heritage of Scotland


    Image courtesy Jewel Basket

    This charm is currently available at Overstock.com.


  • Shamrock or Four Leaf Clover ~ Life of Good Luck

    More information can be found at At the New Home Scottish Traditions ~ The Shamrock.


    Image courtesy Finedings


  • The Saltire ~ Scottish heritage

    More information can be found at Scottish Theme Wedding Symbols ~ The Saltire, or St. Andrew’s Flag.


  • Silver Spoon ~ Assurance of Food

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Ceilidh ~ Siller Spuin.


  • Spinning Wheel
  • Spinning Wheelwisdom, understanding and knowledge

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Wooing.


    Image courtesy Heritage of Scotland


  • Stag’s Head


    Image courtesy Chains and Charms
    The stag appears is many forms of Scottish artwork and would be a traditional selection among the cake pull charms.


  • Sun

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Day Traditions ~ A Rainy Wedding Day, Good Omens, and A Walk With the Sun.


    Image courtesy Chains and Charms

    A bright cheery sun can help as one of your cake pull charms can help the recipient remember to look for sunny days ahead.


  • Sword ~ Groom’s acceptance of the obligation and responsibility to now protect his wife

    More information can be found at Wedding Ttraditions of Scotland ~ Traditions of Scottish Wedding Ceremonies ~ Presentation of the Sword.

    Though not a Claymore sword, it’s still a sword. Scotsmen being oceanic travelers, some probably came home with such Middle Eastern swords and used them proficiently.


    Image courtesy Chains and Charms


  • Toad ~ Good Luck

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Scottish Wedding Day Traditions ~ Good Omens.

    Image courtesy TIJC


  • Unicorn ~ symbol of Scotland

    The Lion and the Unicorn are time-honoured symbols of the United Kingdom of England and Scotland. They appear in the royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom. The lion symbolizes England, while the unicorn stands for Scotland. The combination dates back to 1603, when James VI of Scotland ascended to the throne of England, becoming James I of England.

    On the British coat of arms, the lion is on the left and the unicorn is on the right. In the Scottish version, the two have switched places and both are crowned.

    Their notorious rivalry was translated into a famous nursery rhyme ~

    The lion and the unicorn were fighting for the crown The lion beat the unicorn all around the town. Some gave them white bread, and some gave them brown; Some gave them plum cake and drummed them out of town.

    Here it’s illustrated in a children’s book ~

    Image courtesy Clipart


    Lewis Carroll played upon the rhyme by incorporating the rivalry in Through The Looking glass. In his story, the crown being fought over belongs to the White King. Those fighting against him are all on the white side, so the rivalry is absurd. Carroll portrays the lion as slow and stupid instead of the lion being alert and calculating as the British saw themselves. The unicorn ’s role is also reversed ~ he sees Alice as a monster, though he promises to start believing in her if she will believe in him.

    This little unicorn would be unusual among the cake pull charms.


    Image courtesy Time and Charm


  • Wedding Bell ~ celebration, joyous declaration, tranquil home

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Traditions of Scottish Wedding Ceremonies ~ The Ringing of the Bells

    Scottish Wedding Traditions The Ceilidh Wedding Reception Traditions ~ Bell Ringing

    Many wedding bell cake pull charms are available. These are just a sampling.


    Image courtesy Chains and Charms


    Image courtesy Chains and Charms


  • Wedding Cake

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Wedding Cake Traditions in Scotland ~ Scottish Wedding Cake.


    Image courtesy TIJC


  • Wedding Cake Topper



    Image courtesy Chains and Charms

    Though cake toppers themselves aren’t Victorian or Scottish, they can still be added to your cake pull charms.


  • Wedding Ring ~ Endless Love and Devotion

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Traditions of Scottish Wedding Ceremonies ~ Wedding Rings.

    Image courtesy Chains and Charms

    Wedding rings as cake pull charms is always approriate.


  • Wheat Sheaf ~ Groom’s Pledge to Provide

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Traditions of Scottish Wedding Ceremonies ~ Pledging To Provide and Protect.


    Image courtesy Charms A Plenty


  • Wishbone ~ Wishes Come True


    Image courtesy Zulu Moon


  • Wishing Well ~ May All Your Wishes Come True

    More information can be found at Scottish Wedding Traditions ~ Wedding Traditions of Scotland ~ The Ceilidh Wedding Reception Traditions ~ The Wishing Well.

    If you plan to have a wishing well for cards at your reception, add this one to your list of cake pull charms

    If you are planning a Wishing Well for cards at your reception, adding this one to your cake pull charms would be appropriate.


  • Wreath ~ triumph

    If your hair piece is a floral wreath or a circlet of any metal, this could be an additional charm.

    Image courtesy Finedings
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