We’ve been inspired by an ancient custom, which is believed to have originated in China, where lovers lock a padlock on a chain or gate and then throw away the key, symbolically locking their love forever. Around the world cities from Moscow to Rome are filled with fences, gates, and poles adorned with padlocks. These engraved padlocks are an expression of hope and humanity, connecting people around the world with the one thing that unites us all: LOVE. Our mission is to provide communities and tourists access to the hottest new “thing to do” in the USA. People are “locking their love” with custom engraved padlocks to the significant people in their lives—be it a soul-mate, family member, or friend. We hope that with the help of our Lovelocks, we can all create a beautiful “Lovescape”, making this world a brighter place one lock at a time.
Perhaps one of the most significant inspirations for love locks comes from Rome, Italy. On the Ponte Milvio, one of Rome’s oldest and most famous bridges, couples have followed the examples of two characters from Fredericio Moccia’s popular book and movie, translated I Want You in English. In the story, the male character convinces a potential lover to wrap and lock a chain around a lamppost on the northern side of the bridge. They then throw away the key and the boy tells his potential lover that now they “will never leave each other”. Moccia, when asked about the inspiration behind this scenario, reported that he liked the idea of the locks because they were something tangible—a physical embodiment of our emotions. After the book and film couples began to flock to the bridge to express their own commitments. Fredericio Moccia was stunned when he learned that his work had inspired so many people to imitate his characters—a great example of life imitating art.
