How to Word Invitations to an Irish Wedding
Traditional Irish weddings promise a special blend of lovely symbolism and distinctive cultural traditions, a swath of details that can be overwhelming to plan and orchestrate. As you go about making plans for your Irish wedding--sampling honey mead, refitting the Claddagh ring, cleaning the bagpipes, etc.--don't neglect the invitations. They are the first thing your guests will see regarding the big event, and will set the tone for the entire grand, beautiful spectacle.
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Seek out traditional Celtic artwork to adorn your invitations. Whether you design it yourself or choose from the lovely samples on display at websites like CelticInvitation.com, Celtic art is an essential element of the Irish legacy, and will look beautiful on your invitations as well.
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Learn about Celtic symbolism and choose a symbol for your invitation that has meaning for you and your spouse. Celtic knotwork, the Celtic cross and the Claddagh ring are all popular images used on Irish wedding invitations, but there are many other shapes to choose from, including shamrocks, dragons and harps.
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Select a traditional Gaelic prayer or blessing for your invitation, such as "May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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Write this blessing in both the Irish Gaelic and modern English languages. Translate using a Gaelic-to-English dictionary or online translating tool.
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Pepper your wedding invitation announcement with colorful Gaelic phrases such as "pósadh" (wedding), "lá pósta" (wedding day), and "brídeach" (bride.) Be sure to include asterisks or a glossary on the back of the invitation offering modern English translations of these terms.
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Seal the envelopes of your invitations with traditional Irish or Celtic wax seals from Custom Wax 'n' Seals. This will add to the old-world feel of your invitations and help get your guests excited for a wedding steeped in wonderful Irish tradition.
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