Celtic Wedding Ceremony

A Celtic Wedding ceremony is known for extended celebrations. In fact, Celts are popular for celebrating weddings for several days. They love to feast. Wedding festivities are centered on eating, dancing, and drinking. It is interesting to learn more about Celtic Weddings. 

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There are traditions during a Celtic Wedding Ceremony. A lot of details come into mind when the Celts plan their wedding. 

Celtic Wedding Ceremony - Music

Music plays a significant role. The bagpipe is one of the most used instruments. To ensure that the wedding is festive, the wedding procession, music during communion, and recessional are often conducted by a piper. A Ceileigh band or musicians are part and parcel of wedding receptions in this day and age. 

Celtic Wedding Ceremony - Wedding Attire

Celts follow a tradition concerning wedding attires. Wedding dresses are popular and rich in color, fabric, trimming, and embellishments. These may be informal, formal, one-piece in style or a simple dress overhung by silk linen. For the soon-to-be bride, the gown is full in design with unique boutique works. 

Strapless Mermaid Lace Wedding Dress with Sleeves	TSAVORITE CELTIC KNOT DANGLE EARRINGS 14K WHITE GOLD (0.15CT)	HAND MADE CELTIC WEDDING BAND IN 14K WHITE GOLD
LUXE DIAMOND CELTIC KNOT ENGAGEMENT RING 14K WHITE GOLD (0.16CT)	CARVED IRISH CELTIC ENGAGEMENT RING & WEDDING BAND SET 14K WHITE GOLD	CELTIC LOVE KNOT SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING SETTING 14K WHITE GOLD
DIAMOND TRINITY CELTIC KNOT PENDANT NECKLACE 14K WHITE GOLD (0.45CT)	CELTIC KNOT THREE-LEAF CLOVER PENDANT NECKLACE 14K WHITE GOLD	TRIANGULAR IRISH TRINITY CELTIC KNOT PENDANT NECKLACE 14K WHITE GOLD

The groom may dress formally in tunic pants, shirt with full designed sleeves, and a bold collared neck. To further adorn the attire, a velvet coat, waistcoat or jacket with a silken necktie and broad leather belt may be worn. Should the groom want to sport a traditional Celtic outfit, he may opt to wear a bright-colored silk or velvet long cloak, long sleeves, kilts, tartan, and sporran with vivid designs. 

Celtic Wedding Ceremony - Destination

Celts also consider the destination for their wedding whether it be a traditional church wedding or an outdoor wedding. 

Celtic Wedding Ceremony - Clergymen or Preacher

It is essential that the clergy in charge of the ceremony is familiar with the traditions of the Celts. 

• Parts of the Wedding
• CeremonyCasting and consecration of the circle
• Presentation of the Bride and Groom
• Statement of the Bard concerning marriage
• Declarations of the Bride and Groom
• Exchange of rings
• Binding of hands
• Passing of light
• Thanksgiving and Oath
• Blessing and opening of the circle

Celtic Wedding Ceremony - Horseshoe

For good luck, carrying of a horseshoe is associated with a Celtic Wedding. 

Celtic Wedding Ceremony - Grushie Custom

The custom of tossing a handful of coins at the guests by the groom is part of a Celtic Wedding Ceremony. 

Celtic Wedding Ceremony - Barefoot brides and grooms

This symbolizes their union and communion with the earth. 

A Celtic Wedding Ceremony has fun, interesting, and enjoyable traditions worth remembering by the couple and their guests.