St. Patrick's Day Wedding

lmccue Posted: Mar 23, 2005 08:33 AM

St. Patrick's Day Wedding

I am getting married at Milleridge on St. Patrick's Day 2006. Has anyone been to an Irish themed wedding? Any ideas?

Also, any feedback on the Milleridge? Thanks

eogara Posted: Mar 23, 2005 08:36 AM

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Congrats and Welcome!!

I'll bump the 'Official Milleridge Thread' for you, there are quite a few of us getting married there. Are you a Cottage or Carriage House bride?

Although I'm 100% Irish (decent), we don't really incorporate that into our weddings. I guess bagpipers or hiring Irish dancers maybe during dinner would be a good way to go.

steflily Posted: Mar 23, 2005 08:39 AM

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I went to a wedding on Saturday the 19th that was completely Irish themed. With celtic design invitations and claddaughs everywhere. We wore green bridemaid dresses and her brother surprised her with a pipe and drum band. Of course, for her bach'tte party we headed to the city for St. Patty's day.

Congratulations!

Jamie&MarkSept.'05 Posted: Mar 23, 2005 08:47 AM

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I think this is a great idea and there are so many ways you could add a touch o' the Irish!!!

What about some type of centerpiece incorporating shamrocks? That would be cute!

McSulllivan Posted: Mar 23, 2005 08:47 AM

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There are actually quite a few things you can do. My fiance and the groomsmen are wearing kilts in the Irish National tartan. We wanted to get them in his Irish tartan, but they don't rent it. Also, there is plenty of music that you can incorporate into the ceremony. 'The Irish Wedding Song' is beautiful, we're going to have it played at our wedding. You can put shamrocks in your bouquet and have Irish lace in your dress and/or veil. You could use daffodils in the bridesmaids' bouquets. Oh, there are a lot of things you can do! I was originally going to get married on the 19th of this year (but we had to put if off because of finances) and I had a bunch of ideas.

(Also, it may be a good idea for you to go to Micheals, or another craft store to pick up discounted St. Patrick's Day things, you can put them away for next year.)

Here's a link on Irish Wedding Traditions: Irish Wedding Traditions

Goodness, I think this may be my longest post to date!

lmccue Posted: Mar 23, 2005 08:54 AM

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Thanks for the ideas. I have begun shopping and trying to sort all the ideas out.

lmccue Posted: Mar 23, 2005 08:57 AM

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I am at the Cottage. It looks like your wedding is in a couple of weeks. Best of luck. Thanks for the ideas.

eogara Posted: Mar 23, 2005 09:48 AM

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Posted by lmccue

I am at the Cottage. It looks like your wedding is in a couple of weeks. Best of luck. Thanks for the ideas.

Thanks!

I've added you to the list of Brides (page one of the 'official thread'). If you have any questions at all, please feel free to bump that thread or FM me or any of the brides on there.

Ladybug63 Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:18 AM

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I bumped a Irish thread 4 you.

It has some good ideas.

marymoon Posted: Mar 23, 2005 10:21 AM

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The owners of millerridge are irish...maybe they can help you out!

lmccue Posted: Mar 23, 2005 02:45 PM

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Thanks for the help, but I am not too sure what the official thread is. I am new to this whole thing.

Thanks.

lmccue Posted: Mar 23, 2005 02:47 PM

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Thanks! The site has some great ideas.

Summer05 Posted: Mar 23, 2005 02:58 PM

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Definately check out craft stores now for discounted St. Patrick's day stuff. Maybe you can find stuff for cute favors and decorations.

cloddy Posted: Mar 23, 2005 04:21 PM

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I have seen claddagh invitations, napkins, and other accessories in the invite catalogs. There are also other ways which have been mentioned, such as music. Irish lace for your gown or veil. They make a handkerchief that you carry on your wedding day that comes with instructions for how to fold it into a bonnet for a baby's christening down the road. What a great theme! Have fun with it! Also, ringing of the bells is a great irish tradition so you should have bells for your guests to ring at the end of the ceremony or at the reception.