Nowadays, it’s more and more common to see marriages of people with different ethnicities or religions. This is good, as it speaks of how much tolerant and ready to accept others we have become.
Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that people of the same religion and ethnicity shouldn’t be proud of themselves and from their origins and show that pride in their weddings. Such weddings speak of tradition, heritage and celebration of identity. Weddings in general are great celebrations of great importance in any society. However, weddings with a specific heritage theme bring out the best of a culture, in a ceremony that’s both rich and intimate.
If you and your fiancé are of Gaelic origin, you might want to consider having a Gaelic wedding. Even if you decide for a more conventional wedding in consideration for your guests, you should think about getting Gaelic wedding bands.
Gaelic wedding bands are not only beautiful and original, they also speak of tradition and your pride of being who you are and belonging to an ancient and rich heritage, one that gave two prime ministers to England and two prime ministers to Canada.
In addition, Gaelic wedding rings make for a great heirloom. Just as your Gaelic traditions and language are passed on from one generation to the next, Gaelic wedding bands can be passed on from one generation to another, like a last name. This also makes Gaelic wedding bands the representation not only of the union of a couple, but the union of a new generation with all the generations that preceded it; and of course, the promise of the creation of a new family, and the continuity of both name and heritage.
Of course, there is also the beauty of the Gaelic wedding bands themselves. Like most Gaelic art, Gaelic wedding bands prefer curves to straight lines, and seldom show symmetry, not trying to imitate nature. Their motives can be simple or hide ancient symbolism. And of course, Gaelic wedding bands can easily have the names of the groom, bride, or the groom’s last name engraved on them in Gaelic letters.
When people wear their wedding bands, they are sending a message to everybody. The message is: “I’m married.” But when a couple decides to get and wear Gaelic wedding bands, they are taking it a step further. They are saying that they’re from Gaelic ancestry, and married to a person of Gaelic ancestry, and that they’re proud of it. In this way, Gaelic wedding bands carry a subtle, but strong message that adds to the love of the married couple.