If you’re attending a wedding and know that the couple is of Irish heritage, you might be wondering what types of gifts you should buy. The truth is that it’s so easy to go down the obvious route and buy something Emerald Green or something with a four-leaf clover embroidered onto the front, but nobody wants that. Below, we’ve put together some awesome wedding gift ideas for Irish couples – let us know if you choose any of these!
Homeware
Although nowadays couples typically live together before they get married, that was not always the case, and a wedding represented not only the coming together of husband and wife but the start of a life living together. If you’re looking to celebrate that tradition, you could buy made in Ireland gifts such as a chopping board or cheese board, handmade in Ireland and delivered directly to you in the United States. It’s more subtle than something with an Irish flag on it, but it serves as a way to celebrate their marriage and give them something to remind them of you when they’re at home preparing their meals. Homeware makes sense!
Jewelry box
Another great gift idea that brings the tradition of Ireland and marries it together with a wedding is a jewelry box, where the bride can store her favorite pieces like her rings and necklaces. Mullingar Pewter jewelry boxes, for example, feature Celtic and Claddagh designs and are handcrafted using revived ancient pewter crafting techniques. Not only do they look stunning, but they hold great historical value and make for the perfect wedding gift.
Family crest
Some surnames just scream Ireland. Murphy, for example, means sea-battler, whilst Kelly means bright-headed. O’Sullivan means dark-eyed, whilst Walsh means Welshman. Smith rounds out the top five and means son of the smith, whilst O’Brien means high and noble, Byrne means a raven, and Ryan means king. Treating the happy couple to a family crest can help them gain a deeper understanding of their Irish heritage and have something to display proudly in their new home – you can even have it customized to include their first names, too!
Irish blanket
Did you know that Ireland has a long history in textiles? The country invented the stunning – and oh so comfortable – Aran stitch, which has fallen back into fashion in recent years. You could gift the bride to be a traditional Irish blanket made using the Aran technique and Irish wool so that she can snuggle up to her husband on an evening, or gift them a blanket that they can sit on when they’re planning picnics. Choose one with Irish colors for extra points!
Do you have any other Irish wedding gift ideas? Let us know in the comments below and check back to Local Wedding Fairs soon for more advice on preparing for weddings.
