Celtic Wedding Ceremony
Wedding is an auspicious and emotional moment in everyone's life. There are various types of wedding ceremony according to religion and culture. Celtic wedding ceremony is one the type wedding ceremony which comprises of traditional as well as modern wedding practices. Celtic wedding ceremony follows rules of church as well as particular state.
In Celtic wedding ceremony, emphasis is given on eating, drinking and also dancing. Basically Celts people enjoy partying, celebration as Celtic wedding ceremony lasts for several days. Most of the guests are from same small town. They are entertained through various activities.
Celtic wedding ceremony consists of nine different riots. In particular, Celtic wedding ceremony incorporates any or all of the nine riots. First circle casting and consecration is performed. Then bride and groom is presented before the guests by bride's father. Then statement of bard concerning marriage is read. Then bride and groom are declared as husband and wife.
Bride and groom exchanged wedding rings. Then a traditional, symbolic riot called fasting of hands or binding of hand is preformed. In this, couples link hands forming a circle of love. It is followed by passing of light. After this, bride and groom take wedding vows. Bride and groom are blessed and circle opens.
Music plays an important role in Celtic wedding ceremony. Commonly ceileigh band is used at wedding ceremony and reception and is very popular. Bagpipe is used often in wedding ceremony. Piper leads the wedding procession.
Bride and groom choose traditional wedding attire in Celtic wedding ceremony. This tradition was followed from many years and continues till today. Bride chooses colored dresses while groom wear kilts in Celtic wedding ceremony. Groom carries a horseshoe in wedding ceremony which is a good sign. Also another tradition includes tossing of coins at the guests by the groom during the reception. As a symbol of connection of bride and groom to earth, they are barefoot.
When you plan for Celtic wedding ceremony, there are few things that you need to take into account. First you need to choose location for wedding ceremony. It depends on whether you want traditional church wedding or out door wedding. Also you need pick a person called clergyman to perform the ceremony.
Another important aspect of Celtic wedding planning is deciding music for ceremony. They are various options you can choose from. They are Celtic band or piper, tapes, CDs. Most people go for traditional Celtic band. Also you need finalize your wedding attire. If you want to continue with Celtic theme, you can choose Celtic honeymoon destination.