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Events recognizing Celtic roots and customs have long been popular. From the stirring cry of the bag pipe to the gown of official tartan and kilt, wedding events based upon aspects of Celtic tradition can give lasting memories. Facets of these wedding events could include part or every one of the following:
Anam Cara - Essentially, the Hearts other Half, this practice is a special ceremony celebrating the development of an ageless love forever more. This celebration of the components; to the Celts the 4 elements Earth, Fire, Water and Air were the structures on which a successful relationship were built.
Anam Cara
This practice was adjusted as Christianity relocated into the Celtic lands and remains to be a terrific means to include family and friends in your event.
Handfasting
Handfasting - A ceremony dating back to classical times, Handfasting is a custom of marriage before the availability of rings and also precious metals. The couple would take a piece of fabric or rope and before their friends and families, state their love and intent by reciting a few words and binding themselves together symbolically with the rope. It is from this custom we still describe marriage as "tying the knot".
Oathing Stone -- Just what better place to put 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 recited, then in some traditions 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 special day.
Oathing Stone
The Quaich - Originally crafted from wood the twin handled Quaich was a Scotsman's canteen, mess kit and also drinking vessel 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 wedding, From that point on the Quaich has actually been know as the "loving cup". This lovely ceremony communicates the true blessings of Kith and Kin to the couple.
The Quaich
Pinning of the Tartan
Pinning of the Tartan - A new bride is officially accepted right into the bridegroom's family with this event. Typically the oldest woman participant of the bridegroom's family gives a swatch of the household 's Tartan to the new bride indicating she is currently linked into all the behaviors of the clan.
The presentation of the family sword - The martial roots of the Celtic individuals focused on the protection of fireplace and house. This event is the acknowledgement of the male members of the bride-to-be's family that they as well currently have a new partnership and a brand-new sibling in arms.
Family Arms
At Life's Minutes wedding celebrations we can provide comprehensive guidance on Celtic/Scottish/Irish events, from construction of the event to the final true blessing in Gaelic we can assist you develop the day of your desires ...
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