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The Traditional Irish Wedding
Author:
Bridget Haggerty
Published
By Wolfhound
Press
Today, more than ever before, engaged couples are eager for ways to
make their weddings more unique, distinctive, and therefore memorable
in the eyes of their guests. Each week, my mailbox is filled with
letters from brides who are seeking suggestions on how to do this.
One of the first pieces of advice I offer is to consider having a
'theme' wedding - a very in vogue idea at the present time.
Then, of course, the question becomes, how does one decide upon a theme?
A carefully selected theme will not only make the couple's wedding
day more memorable, it can make it more meaningful as well.
This is especially true when the theme is built around the ethnic
background of either the bride, groom, or the couple as a whole.
Traditional Irish weddings, in particular, have recently become quite
popular as a wedding theme. The interest in this style of wedding has
grown so strong, in fact, that author Bridget Haggerty has filled an
entire book with information on ways to incorporate Irish customs,
traditions, and flourishes into the wedding festivities. In talking
with the author, I found her knowledge on the subject of which she
writes to be exhaustive, and was impressed by the very genuine level
of interest she clearly has in helping her readers plan weddings
which truly are extra special.
In The Traditional Irish Wedding, published by Wolfhound
Press, Haggerty presents an inspiring array of creative ideas for
planning a wedding with an enchanting Irish flair which will
undoubtedly stand out in the memories of all who attend.
The author leaves no stone unturned as she guides the reader through
the selection of wedding apparel; invitations; vows, blessings,
prayers and readings; music selections for absolutely all
phases of the wedding; the selection of accessories and decorations;
food; favors; toasts; and the list goes on - all in keeping with the
Irish theme. Also included are Irish touches for pre-wedding and
post-wedding gatherings and parties, including showers, bachelor and
bachelorette parties, the rehearsal dinner, and more. She even goes
so far as to offer menu suggestions for the reception and other
wedding-related celebrations, complete with a wonderful
collection of suitable Irish recipes.
No book about planning Irish weddings would be complete without a
thorough discussion of planning an Irish honeymoon, and once agan,
this author does not disappoint. She covers the different types of
Irish honeymoon possibilities, places to stay, sights to see, tours,
tips from travel specialists, resources and services to use during
planning, and even includes a suggested itinerary as well as some
Irish honeymoon recollections of a former bride and groom. Her
attention to detail is certain to make planning the perfect
Irish honeymoon a breeze.
The book is engaging from the very first page, and makes a wonderful
read for anyone with an interest in weddings in general, or
Irish culture. You need not be of Irish descent to enjoy this
one. While I expected to find information which would only be of
interest to those planning an Irish themed wedding, I was pleasantly
surprised that this was absolutley not the case. Although I have
absolutley zero Irish ancestry in my background, I found the book to
be immediately interesting and delightful - and terribly difficult to
put down.
This one is labeled a 'must read' for every bride of Irish heritage,
anyone with an interest in Irish customs and traditions, or anyone
with a fascination of weddings in general - and it certainly belongs
in the personal referance library of every professional wedding
coordinator or bridal consultant.
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