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Irish Wedding Traditions
There are so many Irish Traditions, customs and folklore to draw upon, that it would be bad luck to be of Irish descent and not take advantage of all the possibilities.
After delving into history and folklore, here is my selection of customs to think about for your own Traditional Irish Wedding based on how weddings were celebrated in Ireland […]
Planning Your Wedding - What to do When to Do it
[#2: Edit Options>MightyAdsense>Adsense Code] Getting organized for a wedding means planning and mapping the route to the big day. It’s a good idea to begin the planning process a full year before the wedding.
18 Months to One-Year Ahead
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Chosing the Venue for the Wedding Reception
[#3: Edit Options>MightyAdsense>Adsense Code] One of the major decisions you will make when planning your wedding is the choice of venue for your reception. New hotels are popping up across the country thus the choice of wedding reception venues is bigger than ever. To avoid disappointment check them out well in advance. Remember you can […]
The Claddagh Ring
The traditional wedding ring of the Irish since the 17th Century, the Royal Claddagh Ring is worn as a symbol of love, loyality, friendship, fidelity and Irish Heritage. Love is symbolized by the heart, friendship by the hands then loyalty and lasting fidelity by the crown.
Wearing the ring on the right hand, with the crown and […]
Irish Wedding Song
The ‘Irish Wedding Song’ is very popular at contempary Irish weddings. It could also be sung whilst the newly weds cut the cake, having printed lyrics so guests could join in.
The Irish Wedding Song
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Here they stand hand in hand
they’ve exchanged wedding bands
Today is the day of their dreams and their plans,
and […]
Irish Wedding Cake
Use 1 x 12″ / 30cm cake
Ingredients
Currents 1lb 12oz / 800 gms
Sultanas (golden raisins) 1lb / 450 gms
Raisins 9oz / 250 gms
Shredded Almonds 7oz / 200 gms
Glace Cherries 7oz / 200 gms
Peel (cut mixed) 7oz / 200 gms
Flour 1lb 3oz / 525 gms
Salt 1 teaspoon
Mixed Spice 21/2 teaspoons
Butter 1lb / 450 gms
Rich Dark Sugar 1lb / 450 gms
Black […]