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Celebrations recognizing Celtic roots and practices have long been prominent. From the stirring cry of the bag pipe to the gown of formal tartan and kilt, wedding events based upon elements of Celtic tradition can offer long lasting memories. Aspects of these wedding events could consist of part or all of the following:
Anam Cara - Actually, the Hearts Partner, this tradition is a unique ceremony celebrating the development of a timeless love now and forever more. This celebration of the components; to the Celts the 4 elements Earth, Fire, Water and Air were the foundations on which an effective partnership were constructed.
Anam Cara
This custom was adapted as Christianity relocated right into the Celtic lands and continues to be a wonderful way to include friends and family in your event.
Handfasting
Handfasting - A ceremony going back right to classical times, Handfasting is a tradition of marriage before the accessibility of rings as well as rare-earth elements. The couple would take an item of cloth or rope and before their friends and families, proclaim their love and intent by reciting a few words as well as binding themselves with each other symbolically with the rope. It is from this tradition we still refer to marriage as "tying the knot".
Oathing Stone -- Exactly what better place to place the promises of a life time and also eternity than in the heart of a stone? The oathing stone is held by the bride and groom while their pledges are stated, then in some practices is thrown into a deep body of water to hold those assurances for evermore. Today that stone could be maintained as a remembrance of this wedding.
Oathing Stone
The Quaich - Initially crafted from timber the double handled Quaich was a Scotsman's canteen, mess kit and also drinking cup rolled right into one. King James of Scotland provided his betrothed Anne of Denmark a Quaich as a symbol of his love for her throughout the marriage ceremony. From that point on the Quaich has been referred to as the "loving cup". This beautiful 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 into the bridegroom's family with this ceremony. Usually the oldest woman member of the groom's family provides a piece of the household 's Tartan to the new bride symbolizing she is currently 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 as well as house. This event is the recognition of the male participants of the bride's family that they also currently have a new connection as well as a new brother in arms.
Family Arms
At Life's Minutes wedding events we can give comprehensive support on Celtic/Scottish/Irish events, from construction of the ceremony to the last blessing in Gaelic we can assist you develop the day of your dreams ...
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