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Irish and Celtic Wedding Vows

It is becoming more and more popular for couples to draw on their cultural and ethnic backgrounds and to include those traditions and customs into their weddings. This holds true for couples and families of Irish decent, for there is a rich cultural heritage upon which to draw and elements which add color and flavor to a wedding, making it truly a special event.

That is why 1weddingsource.com has put together a couple of well known wedding vows from Irish and Celtic decent. Adding a spice of other cultures is a great way to mix a personal touch in any wedding ceremony. While you are here, don't forget to check out some of our other wedding planning articles and services that will help you design the perfect wedding and make your day the most memorable.

Irish Ingredients to add into the Mix:

As with most Irish weddings, the wedding cake is a focal point in an Irish wedding. Bakers can stay in theme by decorating cakes with shamrocks and green icing and, should the couple wish, an Irish cream filling (Irish Whiskey, whipped cream and sweetener) can be used.

The Claddagh Ring:

Has remained very popular as an engagement and/or wedding ring. The symbolism is quite lovely. The heart in the design symbolizes love longed to be shared with one's true love. The crown symbolizes undying loyalty and the hands symbolize friendship, which is, after all, the very foundation of love, with loyalty holding the two hands together. There are many legends about the origin of the Claddagh ring and true or not, the Claddagh has become an everlasting symbol of love and marriage.

Irish Music into a themed Irish Wedding:

There are many Irish songs and a variety of tempos to choose from. “The Irish Wedding Song,” a very popular song for example, is a slow waltz-tempo song which is a lovely way to kick off the dancing. If you don't feel comfortable dancing, you and your dance partner could search 1weddingSource.com and its extensive database for wedding dance instruction in your area if dancing is something you would like to incorporate into your wedding ceremony. Many times they have specials for couples who are getting married.

There are also many sweet Irish ballads, such as “Black Velvet Band,” which refers to the band in a lassie's hair, sing-along tunes like “When Irish Eyes are Smiling,” and songs by Irish singing groups like the Irish Rovers, not to mention Irish drinking songs and Irish reels, a folk dance of Irish origin. Music can play a significant role is creating the mood for any ethnic wedding, with new popular songs and old favorites.