Scottish – Irish – Celtic
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The Perfect Wedding Officiant for Your Traditional Scottish Wedding in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Celebrations recognizing Celtic roots and traditions have long been prominent. From the stirring cry of the bag pipe to the dress of official tartan and kilt, wedding celebrations based upon facets of Celtic custom can give lasting memories. Facets of these wedding celebrations can consist of part or all of the following:
Anam Cara - Literally, the Hearts Partner, this practice is a distinct ceremony commemorating the production of an ageless love now and forever more. This event of the aspects; to the Celts the four elements Earth, Fire, Water and Air were the structures on which a successful connection were developed.
Anam Cara
This custom was adapted as Christianity relocated into the Celtic lands as well as remains to be a remarkable way to include family and friends in your event.
Handfasting
Handfasting - A ceremony going back right to antiquity, Handfasting is a tradition of marriage before the accessibility of rings as well as precious metals. The couple would take a piece of cloth or rope and before their families and friends, declare their love and intent by stating a few words and also binding themselves with each other symbolically with the cordage. It is from this practice we still refer to marriage as "tying the knot".
Oathing Stone -- What better place to put the pledges of a life time as well as eternity than in the heart of a stone? The oathing stone is held by the couple while their vows are recited, after that in some practices is thrown right into a deep body of water to hold those assurances for evermore. Today that stone could be maintained as a remembrance of this big day.
Oathing Stone
The Quaich - Originally crafted from timber the twin handled Quaich was a Scotsman's canteen, mess kit as well as drinking mug rolled right into one. King James of Scotland offered his betrothed Anne of Denmark a Quaich as a symbol of his love for her throughout the marriage. From that point on the Quaich has been referred to as the "loving cup". This stunning event shares the true blessings of Kith as well as Kin to the couple.
The Quaich
Pinning of the Tartan
Pinning of the Tartan - A bride-to-be is officially approved right into the bridegroom's family via this ceremony. Normally the oldest woman participant of the bridegroom's family offers a swatch of the household 's Tartan to the bride-to-be signifying she is currently linked into all the doings of the clan.
The presentation of the family sword - The martial roots of the Celtic peoples revolved around the protection of fireplace and also house. This event is the recognition of the male participants of the bride's household that they as well now have a new relationship and a brand-new sibling in arms.
Family Arms
At Life's Moments wedding events we can give extensive support on Celtic/Scottish/Irish events, from building and construction of the event to the last blessing in Gaelic we can help you develop the day of your desires ...
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Albuquerque/Rio Rancho Metro Area (includes Corrales, Bernalillo, Isleta, Tijeras)
No Charge.
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$25
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$50
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