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Events recognizing Celtic roots and also customs have long been preferred. From the stirring cry of the bag pipe to the dress of official tartan and kilt, weddings based on facets of Celtic tradition can supply enduring memories. Aspects of these wedding events could include part or every one of the following:
Anam Cara - Essentially, the Hearts other Half, this custom is an one-of-a-kind ceremony celebrating the creation of a timeless love forever more. This celebration of the elements; to the Celts the 4 components Earth, Fire, Water and Air were the foundations on which an effective connection were built.
Anam Cara
This custom was adjusted as Christianity moved right into the Celtic lands and continues to be a wonderful way to include friends and family in your event.
Handfasting
Handfasting - An event dating back to classical times, Handfasting is a tradition of marriage before the availability of rings and precious metals. The couple would take a piece of cloth or rope and before their friends and families, declare their love and intent by reciting a few words and binding themselves together symbolically with the cordage. It is from this practice we still describe marriage as "tying the knot".
Oathing Stone -- Exactly what better location to place the pledges of a lifetime as well as eternity than in the heart of a stone? The oathing stone is held by the groom and bride while their vows are stated, then in some traditions is tossed right into a deep body of water to hold those promises for evermore. Today that stone may be kept as a remembrance of this special day.
Oathing Stone
The Quaich - Originally crafted from timber the twin handled Quaich was a Scotsman's canteen, mess kit and drinking mug rolled right into one. King James of Scotland gave his betrothed Anne of Denmark a Quaich as a sign of his love for her during the marriage, From that point on the Quaich has actually been called the "loving cup". This beautiful event conveys the true blessings of Kith and Kin to the couple.
The Quaich
Pinning of the Tartan
Pinning of the Tartan - A bride is officially accepted into the groom's family through this event. Normally the oldest woman member of the groom's family offers a swatch of the household 's Tartan to the bride-to-be indicating she is now interwoven into all the behaviors of the clan.
The presentation of the family sword - The martial origins of the Celtic individuals focused on the protection of fireplace and residence. This event is the recognition of the male members of the bride-to-be's family that they also now have a new relationship and a new sibling in arms.
Family Arms
At Life's Moments weddings we can supply extensive assistance on Celtic/Scottish/Irish ceremonies, from building and construction of the event to the final blessing in Gaelic we can help you develop the day of your dreams ...
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