Irish Celtic Jewels Blog

Every woman wants to feel like a princess on her wedding day. And while many might dream about it and never make this dream a reality it does not mean it cannot be done – there are many castles across Ireland that can serve as a perfect backdrop for a wedding. And lets face it, if the prince is already snagged, then all you need is a castle for that fairytale wedding.

…continue reading 5 Irish fairytale castles for fairytale wedding

When John and Maureen decided to marry in 2006, they talked about their plans for a traditional Irish celebration. Maureen met John at University, and they’ve been together since they were nineteen. Maureen is of Irish heritage, and she wanted to show her love for Ireland during the ceremony and reception.

…continue reading An Irish wedding - John and Maureen Talk About Their Wedding Day

“Lauraine Harper emailed me a few weeks back. She read that we love to tell peoples stories and told us she was eager to tell us her marriage proposal story. I can see why. This is truly a touching story. Thank you Lauraine for sharing this with us”

We would like to share our Ireland Trip story with you, for it is charged with two very different types of emotion.

Billy’s Mom, JoAnne Dunlevy was not feeling well when we started out for our very first trip to Ireland. We stopped to see her on the way to the airport. We told her we would cancel our plans and in her usual unselfish way she said to us “You kids get on that plane and don’t look back”. She always spoke of her desire to go back to her roots in her family’s County Clare. We promised her we would go there and have a toast in her honor. …continue reading A unique Irish marriage proposal

“Over the last couple of months we’ve had several emails from customers asking about ways of using the Celtic theme in their wedding. The main points that came up were music and decor. Here’s our thoughts along with some gift ideas for the wedding party”

Question:

I would like to incorporate traditional Irish elements into my wedding. Can you give me some tips on how to make my dream wedding a reality?

…continue reading Planning a traditional Irish wedding - Q & A

How do you tell your special someone that you love them and that you can’t wait to spend the rest of your life with them? You could do it in the traditional manner, with a traditional “I love you” and “I do.” These sentiments are sweet, of course, but why not jazz up your vows with some Irish declarations of your undying devotion?

…continue reading Bringing Celtic Sentiment to Your Wedding Vows

Planning the perfect Celtic themed wedding can be a chore if you are trying to please everyone. The Celtic heritage is rich in tradition and has beautiful symbolism. If you would like to incorporate your Celtic heritage into your wedding without it being tacky, it won’t be too hard to do. You can find subtle ways to incorporate the design of your Irish wedding bands and even a bagpiper into your wedding.

…continue reading A Celtic themed wedding - without it being tacky

It may seem strange to people outside of Ireland but most native Irish people cannot speak their own language, even though we’re taught it from the age of seven. I hate to admit that I’m one of those that never got to grips with the language. I learned more Spanish in one year than I did in twelve years of Irish.

…continue reading Des Bishop - In the name of the Fada

…continue reading Should Claddagh jewelry be called Celtic jewelry?