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Celebrations recognizing Celtic origins and traditions have actually long been popular. From the stirring cry of the bag pipe to the dress of official tartan and kilt, wedding celebrations based on elements of Celtic tradition can give enduring memories. Facets of these weddings can consist of part or all of the following:
Anam Cara - Essentially, the Hearts other Half, this practice is an one-of-a-kind ceremony commemorating the creation of a classic love now and forever more. This event of the aspects; to the Celts the 4 components Earth, Fire, Water and Air were the foundations on which an effective partnership were built.
Anam Cara
This practice was adapted as Christianity moved right into the Celtic lands and remains to be a wonderful way to include family and friends in your event.
Handfasting
Handfasting - A ceremony dating back to antiquity, Handfasting is a tradition of marriage prior to the availability of rings and precious metals. The couple would take a piece of fabric or rope and before their friends and families, state their love and purpose by stating a couple of words and 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 -- Just what better place to put the assurances of a lifetime and eternity than in the heart of a stone? The oathing stone is held by the bride and groom while their vows are stated, after that in some customs is thrown into a deep body of water to hold those assurances for evermore. Today that stone might be kept as a remembrance of this special day.
Oathing Stone
The Quaich - Initially crafted from wood the twin handled Quaich was a Scotsman's canteen, mess kit as well as drinking cup rolled right into one. King James of Scotland offered his betrothed Anne of Denmark a Quaich as a symbol of his love for her during the wedding, From that point on the Quaich has been called the "loving cup". This stunning ceremony communicates 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 into the bridegroom's family through this event. Generally the oldest female participant of the bridegroom's family provides a piece of the family member 's Tartan to the new bride indicating she is currently interwoven into all the doings of the clan.
The presentation of the family sword - The martial roots of the Celtic peoples focused on the defense of hearth and house. This event is the recognition of the male members of the bride-to-be's family that they as well now have a new relationship and also a new brother in arms.
Family Arms
At Life's Moments weddings we can offer detailed assistance on Celtic/Scottish/Irish events, from building of the ceremony to the final true blessing in Gaelic we can assist you develop the day of your desires ...
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