The Art of the Irish Wedding
Níl aon leigheas ar an ngrá ach pósadh.
Translation: The only cure for love is marriage. Irish Proverb
The Irish are known for their St. Patties day celebrations but their weddings are even more grand. They are filled with superstition, tradition, and love.
Want to know more? Here are a few fun facts about the Irish Wedding
1) The saying something old, something new, something borrowed, something and a silver six pence in her shoe came from the Irish. Blue was actually the intended colour of the brides dress, not white. That came later. Something old: represents the family heritage, most likely an heirloom.
Something new: represents the brides new life, prosperity
Something borrowed: an item that would be borrowed from a happily married friend or family member. Reminder that the bride has a support to lean on
A silver six pence in her shoe: represents financial security. These days we Irish replace a six pence with a Loonie!
2) The day you marry determines the outlook of your marriage. Never marry on a Saturday! Wednesdays are considered the best. As the saying goes, "Wednesday the best day of all...Saturday for no luck at all."
3) Superstitions
Translation: The only cure for love is marriage. Irish Proverb
The Irish are known for their St. Patties day celebrations but their weddings are even more grand. They are filled with superstition, tradition, and love.
Want to know more? Here are a few fun facts about the Irish Wedding
1) The saying something old, something new, something borrowed, something and a silver six pence in her shoe came from the Irish. Blue was actually the intended colour of the brides dress, not white. That came later. Something old: represents the family heritage, most likely an heirloom.
Something new: represents the brides new life, prosperity
Something borrowed: an item that would be borrowed from a happily married friend or family member. Reminder that the bride has a support to lean on
A silver six pence in her shoe: represents financial security. These days we Irish replace a six pence with a Loonie!
2) The day you marry determines the outlook of your marriage. Never marry on a Saturday! Wednesdays are considered the best. As the saying goes, "Wednesday the best day of all...Saturday for no luck at all."
3) Superstitions