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Events recognizing Celtic roots and customs have long been preferred. From the stirring cry of the bag pipe to the gown of official tartan and kilt, weddings based on elements of Celtic practice can offer lasting memories. Elements of these weddings can consist of part or all of the following:
Anam Cara - Essentially, the Hearts other Half, this custom is a distinct ceremony celebrating the development of an ageless love 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 relationship were constructed.
Anam Cara
This tradition was adapted as Christianity relocated right into the Celtic lands and also continues to be a terrific way to include loved ones in your ceremony.
Handfasting
Handfasting - A ceremony dating back to classical times, Handfasting is a tradition of marriage prior to the accessibility of rings as well as 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 as well as binding themselves with each other symbolically with the cordage. It is from this tradition we still describe marriage as "tying the knot".
Oathing Stone -- Just what better place to place the assurances of a lifetime as well as eternity than in the heart of a stone? The oathing stone is held by the bride and groom while their promises are recited, then in some traditions is tossed right into a deep body of water to hold those promises for evermore. Today that stone could be maintained as a remembrance of this special day.
Oathing Stone
The Quaich - Initially crafted from wood the double handled Quaich was a Scotsman's canteen, mess kit and drinking vessel rolled 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, From that point on the Quaich has actually been know as the "loving cup". This lovely event conveys the true blessings of Kith and also Kin to the couple.
The Quaich
Pinning of the Tartan
Pinning of the Tartan - A new bride is formally settled for into the groom's family via this ceremony. Generally the oldest female member of the bridegroom's family provides a piece of the family member 's Tartan to the new bride indicating she is now linked right into all the doings of the clan.
The presentation of the family sword - The martial origins of the Celtic peoples revolved around the defense of fireplace and also house. This event is the recognition of the male members of the new bride's family members that they too currently have a brand-new partnership and a brand-new brother in arms.
Family Arms
At Life's Moments wedding celebrations we can supply comprehensive assistance on Celtic/Scottish/Irish events, from construction of the ceremony to the last blessing in Gaelic we can help you create the day of your dreams ...
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