Whether it’s your daughter getting married or your best friend, knowing what to buy a loved one to help celebrate their big day can be tough. Some brides are super organized and give out lists of gifts they’d like to receive, whilst others prefer to be surprised or expect nothing.
If you’re attending an Irish wedding, buying a gift that’s in keeping with the theme of their big day makes sense, and below, we’ve put together some wedding gift ideas to give you food for thought. After reading this, we’re sure you’ll have the perfect gift in mind for the bride by getting Custom Wedding Gifting Services…
Traditional Jewelry
If you’re buying a gift for a bride who is a Christian, then you might want to consider gifting her some Celtic cross jewelry that’s in keeping with the style and tradition of their wedding day. Not only does the Celtic cross offer a subtle nod towards Ireland, but it’s romantic, with the ring signifying endless love, without beginning or end. Gift a necklace to the bride before her big day and she can make it part of her celebrations as she walks down the aisle.
Blessing plate
Another traditional wedding gift for Irish couples is a blessing plate. Though not as practical as a new toaster or a set of towels, it’s a beautiful way to mark the significance of a wedding and bringing two families together. Not only that, but they can be displayed in the couple’s new home as a reminder of their celebrations. Decorate your wedding plate with an Irish blessing like this one: “May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, & rains fall soft upon your fields. & until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.” A truly beautiful sentiment!
Horseshoe
You can’t go too far wrong buying an Irish bride a horseshoe to wish her good luck. If she hasn’t already received one, shop around to find the best Irish horseshoe you can find, and it can be used as part of the ceremony as a good luck charm, to be hung somewhere above the house (most commonly above the front door, ensuring everyone who enters is blessed).
Irish blanket
You might not know it, but Ireland has a long history in textiles, inventing the stunning Aran stitches, a heavily textured knitting pattern that has fallen back into fashion in recent years. Consider treating the bride to be to a traditional Irish blanket made using the Aran technique so she can snuggle up to her new husband on their honeymoon. It’s a practical gift that can be passed down throughout generations; if you’re feeling creative, why not make it yourself?!
Wedding chalice
Finally, go back in time and reconnect to your Irish roots by treating the bride to be to a traditional wedding chalice or Quaich. These ornate goblets are obviously not going to be for everyday use (and they’re certainly not dishwasher safe!) but they’re designed to allow the couple to take their first drink together, symbolizing their love and commitment.
Whatever you end up buying the bride to be for her wedding day, we wish you the best of luck and hope that you have a fantastic time celebrating their big day! Do let us know if you have any recommendations you’d like to add to this list – we’re always open to suggestions!
