Irish Weddings Gifts to Honor your Heritage
For some reason, the Irish are rather sentimental about their heritage and if you fall into this category, chances are you will want Irish wedding gifts to be bestowed on your wedding day. A variety of options abound when it comes to paying tribute to your roots in Ireland and many of them incorporate popular symbols and designs that are classic and timeless.
Luck of the Irish
Among the most popular of traditional Irish wedding gifts is the horseshoe which has always been a symbol of good luck in Irish fables and legends. Per tradition, a horseshoe is carried by the bride on her wedding day to ward off bad vibes and bring good luck. Once the groom and bride become man and wife, the horseshoe is then positioned over the front entrance of their home as a way to ward off evil. These horseshoes are popular in materials such as sterling silver, polished brass or even delicately detailed porcelain.
Hear It Ring
A special bell is another of the many popular Irish wedding gifts and according to Irish legend, the sound of a ringing bell is supposed to hold back evil that may try to surround the couple. Older generations of Irish call it the wedding bell or even the "I'm sorry" bell because its ringing is supposed to keep both the bride and groom focused on their marriage, not on petty differences. When you find yourself in an argument with your spouse, you are supposed to ring the bell which signals your love for your mate as well as a way to end an argument. You may find wedding bells in crystal, spun glass, porcelain and even different types of metal and all of them will have some sort of Celtic design.
Sowing the Seeds of Love
Shamrock seeds are excellent Irish wedding gifts because the shamrock is not only totally Irish but also a symbol of good fortune and luck. While you could purchase seed packets to distribute as wedding favors for bridal or groom attendants, you could also give them to guests as a token of your love for them. Even better, with a little planning, you can plant the shamrock seeds in advance and then gift the newly sprouted shamrocks in a pretty flower pot or plant holder.
A magic hanky, salt and pepper shakers, wedding coins, candlestick holders and even claddagh rings make for great Irish wedding gifts. You are only limited by your imagination and of course, your heritage when it comes to purchasing Irish wedding gifts.
