Celtic knot weddings can range from ceremonies and receptions that have a few special Celtic touches to completely Celtic celebrations. Celtic weddings can make for unique weddings, making them an appealing choice for those who have a Celtic background or for those who are simply looking for a wedding theme that is a little outside the traditional mold.
Celtic Wedding Ceremony
One of the most popular ways to have a Celtic knot wedding is to take part in a traditional Celtic wedding ceremony. The tradition of handfasting is often implemented in Celtic weddings, as it was and still is a tradition practiced by many Celts. Handfasting, quite literally, means being bound together. In a handfasting ceremony, the bride and groom join their right and left hands together, forming a figure eight with their arms if viewed from above.
Some brides and grooms, however, choose to simply have their right or left hands handfasted together. During a Celtic knot wedding that incorporates handfasting, either a number of colored ribbons or cords or fabric of the family's kilt pattern are used to tie the hands together before the vows are made. Often, a Celtic knot wedding will still include other traditional touches, such as the exchange of wedding rings.
Celtic Wedding Venue
A Celtic knot wedding is almost always held outdoors, or in some cases, old stone buildings or castles. The wedding venue in a Celtic wedding ceremony is one of the most important factors, as it will truly bring the look and feel of the wedding together. A Celtic knot wedding held in a modern church or even an expensive wedding hall just won't give the ceremony the right touch.
Celtic Wedding Rings
Perhaps one of the most significant symbols of a Celtic knot wedding is a Celtic wedding ring. Celtic wedding rings can be worn by both men and women and can add a special touch to both a more modern wedding ceremony and one very steeped in Celtic tradition. Many Celtic wedding rings bear markings of Celtic knots, and when combined with a Celtic handfasting ceremony, your Celtic knot wedding becomes truly very unique and one of a kind.
No matter what you choose to do for your Celtic knot wedding, you can be confident that everything Celtic – whether it's your rings, your gown or just your wedding ceremony - will add a beautiful and distinctive touch to your big day.
Kaylen E. Shubrick - Kaylen Shubrick has been a freelance writer for over two years, specializing in popular wedding and fashion trends for today's ...
