Weddings in Ireland

by Sam Jaction
(UK)

Irish people are quite famous for organizing grand wedding ceremonies. In Ireland from castle wedding to romantic wedding everything is arranged with utmost care. Though sometimes these wedding occasions are arranged by the family members, but often marriage planning firms also take care of those staff. Whether planning a marriage for young couple or for a large groups these organizations provide flawless service with grace, style as well as integrity. This is why; with the course of time these firms are getting so much of popularity from the people of Ireland.

Like all other people Irish people also follow certain wedding traditions. Though with the course of time everything is changing but some of the traditions are still maintained. Some of the staff that needs to be mentioned while discussing about weddings in Ireland worth mention are discussed below:

Lucky Horseshoe: Irish people believe that carrying a real horseshoe can bring good luck and fortune. This is why; the brides are seen to carry this staff. However, these days, they are seen to carry porcelain horseshoes.

Bunratty Meade: This is basically a honey wine, which is usually served at the medieval banquet. This recipe is based on the oldest popular Irish drink. This is really good to drink and thought to promote virility.

Make-Up Bells: It is thought to take care of the bride and groom from the evil spirit and thus restore the harmony. Gifting a bell to a new-wedded bride has become almost an Irish wedding tradition.

Magic Hanky- It is also a quite charming custom, which is followed in most of the Irish wedding. However, nowadays, the custom is not that much followed.

Irish Dancers: Usually during the ceremony these professional dancers are hired so that they can entertain all the guests with their wonderful performance and graceful dance choreography.

Though there are several custom and tradition attached with Irish wedding these are indeed some of the most popular ones. However, these days all of these customs are not that much followed but still Irish people like to stick to those customs and follow the tradition in their own way.