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Events recognizing Celtic roots as well as customs have long been prominent. From the stirring cry of the bag pipe to the dress of formal tartan and kilt, wedding celebrations based upon aspects of Celtic tradition can offer long lasting memories. Elements of these wedding celebrations can consist of part or all of the following:
Anam Cara - Essentially, the Hearts Partner, this custom is an one-of-a-kind event commemorating the creation of a timeless love now and forever more. This celebration of the components; to the Celts the four elements Earth, Fire, Water and Air were the structures on which an effective connection were developed.
Anam Cara
This tradition was adjusted as Christianity moved right into the Celtic lands as well as continues to be a fantastic way to include family and friends in your event.
Handfasting
Handfasting - An event going back to antiquity, Handfasting is a practice of marriage before the availability of rings and also precious metals. The couple would take an item of fabric or rope and before their friends and families, declare their love and intent by stating a few words and binding themselves together symbolically with the rope. It is from this practice we still refer to marriage as "tying the knot".
Oathing Stone -- What better place to put the pledges of a lifetime and also eternity than in the heart of a stone? The oathing stone is held by the groom and bride while their pledges are recited, then in some traditions is thrown right into a deep body of water to hold those assurances for evermore. Today that stone could be kept as a remembrance of this wedding.
Oathing Stone
The Quaich - Originally crafted from wood the double handled Quaich was a Scotsman's canteen, mess kit and drinking vessel rolled right into one. King James of Scotland gave 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 actually 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 new bride is formally approved into the bridegroom's family through this ceremony. Generally the oldest woman participant of the groom's family gives a piece of the household 's Tartan to the new bride symbolizing she is currently linked into all the behaviors of the clan.
The presentation of the family sword - The martial origins of the Celtic individuals focused on the defense of hearth and also home. This ceremony is the acknowledgement of the male members of the new bride's household that they as well now have a new partnership and a brand-new brother in arms.
Family Arms
At Life's Moments wedding events we can give detailed support on Celtic/Scottish/Irish events, from building of the ceremony to the final blessing in Gaelic we can help you create the day of your dreams ...
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