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IRISH WEDDING TRADITIONS
Irish wedding traditions date far back in history and many have survived in one form or another
today. These Irish wedding traditions were rooted in nature, came from folklore and superstitions
passed on through generations of Irish. Today Irish couples around the world seek to incorporate
these ancient Irish wedding traditions into their modern day wedding as a way pay tribute
or try to reconnect with their Irish heritage.
IRISH LACE
Irish lace began in the 1800's many families in Ireland lived in
small thatched cottages on land called crofts producing crops for the
Lord of the Manor. Crofters were "dirt poor" with little money for necessities.
Then the potato blight hit between 1845 and 1851 destroying the crops and causing
thousands of families to starve. The Ursuline nuns were familiar with Venetian lace,
brought over from France. The nuns used their skills in crocheting lace to help save the
people from the famine. They began schooling women to produce the fine crochet that
has come to be known as "Irish lace." The more affluent Irish families that could meet
the expense to buy the lace earned the name of "lace curtain Irish." Families had their
own designs and motifs and closely guarded their patterns which were passed from
mother to daughter. The particulars were kept so secret that many of them
vanished as the families either died or fled the poverty for other lands.
MAKE UP BELL
It is a tradition in Ireland to present a couple with a
"make-up" bell for their wedding or anniversary, even
engagement. The chime of bells is thought to keep evil
spirits away and to restore harmony if a couple is
fighting. The sound of the bell, much like a church bell is
to remind a couple of their wedding vows. This bell is
also rung when one partner is ready to "make up" and
end any little quarrel. Each partner should take turns
ringing the bell, lest a quarrel begin again.
TYING THE KNOT
Did you know the phrase “Tying the Knot” originated with the
ancient Celtic ceremony of hand fasting? This old Celtic tradition
symbolizes the joining of two as one similar to the exchanging of
rings today. The couple clasps their hands together and a brightly
colored cord in the bridal party colors is wrapped around their
hands as a symbol of their unity in marriage.
LUCKY IRISH HORSESHOE
Irish brides used to carry a real horseshoe turned up
for good luck. During the wedding ceremony Then after
the wedding the groom would hang the horseshoe in
their home, turned up preserving the luck of the home.
Every Irish house needs this charming Irish horseshoe
plaque to welcome all who enter their home.
THE CLADDAGH RING
To wear a Claddagh ring on the left hand
with the crown turned inward, towards
you on the left hand indicates marriage.
IRISH WEDDING VOW
We swear by peace and love to stand,
Heart to heart and hand to hand.
Hark, O Spirit, and hear us now,
Confirming this our Sacred Vow.
THE BRIDES BOUQUET
For good luck to the marriage, a sprig of
shamrocks is tucked into the bouquet. The
lucky Shamrock is also the symbol of Ireland.
IRISH WEDDING SUPERSTITIONS
At a traditional Irish wedding it is considered bad luck for a woman to be the
first one to congratulate the bride and wish her well. For this reason a close
friend or relative of the groom will also take it upon himself to ensure that he is
the first to congratulate the bride.
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