Irish Ceremony Wedding Tradition - Need Help =)

Colby212 Posted: Aug 25, 2009 09:40 AM

Irish Ceremony Wedding Tradition - Need Help =)

I am trying to incorporate an irish wedding tradition into our ceremony where the officiant rings a bell at the conclusion of teh vows or something:

Make-up bells. The chime of bells is thought to keep evil spirits away, restore harmony if a couple is fighting, and also remind a couple of their wedding vows.

Anyway, is there a special irish store where I should buy the bell or language I can give to the officiant to talk about this?

Thanks!!

DonnaPWhite1124 Posted: Aug 25, 2009 09:47 AM

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Queens-Celtic Tiger on grand ave.

Also, check anything online.

But i must tell you, it might be hard to get the bell tradition. I just asked my mom and she was raised and married in Ireland and doesnt know about it.

She suggested the horseshoe. Someone from your BP carries a horseshoe. Not a real one, but one that is made. Im not sure the significance but I know I'll be using the one my mom had and my sister used it also. HTH

Colby212 Posted: Aug 25, 2009 10:32 AM

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Thanks! I'll look into that store

DonnaPWhite1124 Posted: Aug 25, 2009 10:43 AM

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No problem. They're really nice there too. Im sure they can direct you to another place that might have the bell ceremony

MoochsWifey Posted: Aug 25, 2009 01:19 PM

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There is an Irish store on Islip Avenue in Islip called Little Shop of Shamrocks.

IrishBrideASmiling Posted: Aug 25, 2009 03:59 PM

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Yea never heard of the bell thing either.

One thing is putting a sixpence in your shoe, which is what alot of people do too. You can get one at any irish shop. I usually go Kathleen of Donegals in RVC.

We had a bagpiper, put the Irish blessing in our programs, and specially ordered Guiness for the reception. Other than that, I think those were the only Irish traditions we did.