plan a traditional irish wedding online
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Planning a wedding is a huge undertaking no matter how you go about it. One way to simplify the process is to make your arrangements online. When you're planning a traditional Irish wedding, there are multiple resources available. Purchasing a dress, booking a musician, ordering invitations and hiring a caterer -- all with an Irish theme -- can all be done via the Internet. With some planning, determination and organization, you'll have your Irish wedding plans under control in no time flat.
Instructions
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Locate information about Irish wedding customs online. Yourirish.com, weddingchannel.com and theknot.com are just a few of the many sites that offer traditional ideas for Irish weddings. Gather information on historic Irish traditions and decide which ones to include in your nuptials.
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Locate a venue for your wedding. A Catholic church is an obvious choice for a traditional Irish wedding, but only if you are Catholic. Websites for larger parishes usually include the contact person to speak with about scheduling a wedding. Do this early as the priest may have a process you are required to follow that involves taking classes or attending sessions. Other options include Irish pubs in your area, community halls and parks and nature preserves.
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Order your invitations. Numerous options for Irish-themed invitations are available on the Internet. Check out wedding-invitations-ireland.com, fantasy-ireland.com and invitationsbydawn.com to find invitations featuring an Irish or Celtic theme. Gold embossed claddaghs, shamrocks and Celtic knots are just some designs to consider for your invitations.
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Choose traditional claddagh rings for your wedding day.
Order your wedding dress. Irish-style dresses can be found at sites such as weddingnova.com, verymerryseamstress.com and lindsayfleming.com. Renaissance style dresses, Celtic dresses and Medieval-era dresses are all popular for Irish weddings. Choose a blue dress rather than the traditional white, if so inclined, as blue is a traditional color that represents purity for an Irish wedding dress. Green, white and gold combinations are other options. Implement Irish lace into your veil or the train of your gown.
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Purchase a claddagh ring. Decide whether you want claddah rings -- a traditional Irish ring with two hands holding a crowned heart -- for one or both of you. Claddaghs are available in gold, silver and platinum to accommodate any budget. Check out claddaghrings.com, claddahring.com and claddaghringking.com for a multitude of choices. Emeralds are another choice to include in your wedding day jewelry. The green will add a touch of Ireland to your day.
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Book bagpipes for your wedding music. Although bagpipes are often associated with Scottish weddings, bagpipes are popular at Irish weddings as well, and add an exotic, romantic quality to your wedding day. Bagpiper.com and bagpipeweb.com are two sites that allow a search for bagpipers in your area.
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Choose a caterer who can provide traditional Irish fare. Many local Irish pubs will provide catered dishes for wedding and other functions. Bidgourmet.com and mypartyplanner.com are two options for locating a caterer nationwide. Some dishes to include are Irish soda bread, potato soup, corned beef and cabbage, Irish Colcannon -- a dish made from potatoes and cabbage -- and shepherd's pie.
Tips &- Warnings
Be creative when it comes to implementing Irish traditions in your wedding. There are many customs that have endured throughout the ages that will add an Irish flair to your big day.
If you are considering a destination wedding in Ireland, decide on the county in which you would like to have your wedding and cultivate a friendship with a representative in the area early. Castles all around the Emerald Isle make for a beautiful wedding venue.
Check references on all online suppliers and vendors you consider using.
Check to see if companies are members of the Better Business Bureau Online service.
Always read user comments, when available, and review ratings from previous clients. Never submit your credit card information online unless you see the padlock icon on the screen and the "https" in green at the beginning of the URL.
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