Jerry: Perhaps a gathering of acorns, directions for doing so and how to germinate might be a good substitute.... or a small sachet of acorns with a scroll telling how the symbolism applies to the wedding couple? Much quicker to do than germinate 100 seedlings. Much easier for people to keep as a momento.... how many would actually plant the oak? "Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Grow.."   Celtic symbolism for wisdom, it is also often a symbol of patience and the fruition of long, hard labor. The oak is a common symbol of strength and endurance . In Celtic mythology it is the tree of doors, believed to be a gateway between worlds, or a place where portals could be erected. In Norse mythology, the oak was sacred to the thunder god, Thor. Norse legend that Thor sheltered from a thunderstorm under an oak tree has led to the belief that having an acorn on a windowsill will prevent a house from being struck by lightning. Some scholars speculate that this is because the oak, as the largest tree in northern Europe, was the one most often struck by lightning. Thor's Oak was a sacred tree of the Germanic Chatti tribe. Its destruction marked the Christianisation of the heathen tribes by the Franks. In Classical mythology the oak was a symbol of Zeus and his sacred tree. An example is the oracle of Dodona, which in prehistory consisted solely of a holy oak. The Oak tree is traditionally sacred to Serbs and is widely used throughout Serbia on national and regional symbols both old and new. Happy Trails, Lauren<who'd like to hear more of why the acorns are being used for this wedding.... and is it Niles' wedding?