With a name like Caitlin Maloney, it's obvious that I have a strong Irish heritage, and with that comes my love of everything green and shamrocks. So it's safe to say that the idea of having an Irish or St. Patrick's Day inspired wedding has come into my head once, twice, or maybe three times. So if you're planning your wedding around St. Patrick's Day, or if you're actually Irish all year long and want to bring your heritage into your big day, here are some ideas on how you can add an Irish touch to your wedding.
The Color
Green, green, and more green. There's no better year to have a green wedding than 2013, since Emerald is officially the Pantone color of the year.
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The Invites
Incorporating Irish Celtic knots and shamrocks into your invitation and paper for the day is an easy way to carry out the theme.
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The Flowers
Anything green will work and whether or not you want to throw real shamrocks into the mix is up to you.
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The Rings
A traditional Irish Claddagh ring can make a perfect wedding band for you and a ring with Celtic knots is a great choice for him.
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The Outfits
Irish lace is what traditional Irish wedding gowns are made of, but even if you can't find the real thing, sticking to a lace gown would fit well with your Irish inspired wedding. Add in green heels and you're all set. For the men, a kilt would be tradition, but we all know many men wouldn't be caught dead in one. Instead opt for green shoes as well and either traditional plaid ties or variations of greens. Add in these shamrock cuff links for another great touch.
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The Food
Though corned beef and cabbage might not be your typical wedding meal option, it can bring something different to the table for your guests. When done right, corned beef and cabbage paired with other items can make for a perfect feast.
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The Cake
The traditional Irish wedding cake is a fruitcake, but let's face it, those things are never really that good. Creating a dessert station with a cake and candy buffet in green is a way to add your pop of color. This cake with the pattern changed to Celtic knots can be a great subtle way to include your Irish inspiration.
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The Alcohol
Make sure your bar is stocked with Jamison, Guinness, Magner's, Ireland's token hard apple cider, and of course Irish coffee paired with dessert. You might also want to include mead, or honey wine, along with your main course. This honey flavored wine was also given to new couples for a month or full moon cycle to drink so that they could have happiness and fertility. And thus derived the word "honeymoon".
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The Table
Burlap and lace are great additions to your table settings that fit well with the Irish theme. In this case, adding the small shamrock made for a themed yet sophisticated look.
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The Music
It's not an Irish event without bagpipers. Though they can be used for any type of wedding, bagpipers are the perfect addition to an Irish themed event. The sound alone sets the mood for the whole evening. If you're afraid of a whole band of bagpipers, we often have clients use them to usher guests in and out of the wedding so it isn't overkill.
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The Signage
These Lucky in Love and Thank You signs are another great way to add to the theme.
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The Honeymoon
Where else then off to beautiful Ireland! Make sure you pack your umbrella.
May the luck of the Irish be with you!
-Caitlin
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