Scottish – Irish – Celtic
505-328-7397
The Right Wedding Minister for Your Celtic Wedding in Velarde, New Mexico
Celebrations recognizing Celtic origins and also practices have actually long been popular. From the stirring cry of the bag pipe to the dress of official tartan and kilt, weddings based on elements of Celtic custom can offer long lasting memories. Facets of these weddings could include part or all the following:
Anam Cara - Literally, the Hearts Partner, this tradition is a distinct event commemorating the creation of a classic love now and forever more. This celebration of the elements; to the Celts the 4 elements Earth, Fire, Water and Air were the foundations on which an effective partnership were constructed.
Anam Cara
This practice was adapted as Christianity relocated right into the Celtic lands as well as continues to be a terrific way to include friends and family in your event.
Handfasting
Handfasting - An event dating back right to antiquity, Handfasting is a practice of marriage prior to the availability of rings as well as rare-earth elements. The couple would take a piece of cloth or rope and before their friends and families, proclaim their love and purpose by reciting a few words as well as binding themselves with each other symbolically with the rope. It is from this practice we still refer to marriage as "tying the knot".
Oathing Stone -- What better area to place the promises 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 vows are recited, then in some practices is tossed into a deep body of water to hold those pledges for evermore. Today that stone might be maintained as a remembrance of this wedding.
Oathing Stone
The Quaich - Originally crafted from wood the twin handled Quaich was a Scotsman's canteen, mess kit as well as drinking vessel rolled 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 been know as the "loving cup". This attractive ceremony communicates the blessings of Kith and also Kin to the couple.
The Quaich
Pinning of the Tartan
Pinning of the Tartan - A bride is officially accepted into the bridegroom's family with this ceremony. Typically the oldest female participant of the groom's family provides a swatch of the household 's Tartan to the bride indicating she is currently linked right into all the doings of the clan.
The presentation of the family sword - The martial origins of the Celtic individuals revolved around the protection of fireplace and also house. This ceremony is the recognition of the male members of the bride's family that they as well currently have a brand-new connection as well as a brand-new sibling in arms.
Family Arms
At Life's Minutes wedding events we can offer detailed support on Celtic/Scottish/Irish ceremonies, from building of the event to the final blessing in Gaelic we can assist you produce the day of your desires ...
505-328-7397
Travel Costs
We Love to Travel! (however our accountant says we have to cover little things like gas, tires and maintenance), so to keep them from chewing our ears off our travel rates are as follows;
Albuquerque/Rio Rancho Metro Area (includes Corrales, Bernalillo, Isleta, Tijeras)
No Charge.
Fee per trip mileage is one way
30 – 60 miles
(
$25
60—100 miles
(Socorro,
$50
101-175 Miles
(Gallup,F
$100
Over 175 miles
Please call for details
Call 505-328-7397
Rev. Bruce Byers