So you're tying the knot, and you're going to exchange Irish wedding bands—that's great! Embarking on a life with your soul mate will be the most important day of your entire lifetime, and there isn't any more appropriate way of showing your serious commitment than with Irish wedding bands. Whether you're going with a traditional Irish ceremony, or you're simply exchanging Irish bands for their simple beauty and centuries old heritage, here are a few facts to ponder as you select your wedding bands.
One of the most popular Irish wedding bands is the Claddagh wedding band, which reflects one of the oldest and remarkable love stories in history-the story of Richard Joyce, who learned ring making after being sold into slavery, and then turned down riches and a rich man's daughter to journey back to Ireland in order to wed his sweetheart.
Even though it's common to pick matching Irish bands, it's also OK to exchange differing symbols for groom and bride. There's no need to feel obligated by custom. With the huge array of patterns, colors, and symbols that they come in, many couples these days choose to pick a different ring for each partner.
Irish bands honor one of the most enduring and most revered wedding customs in existence. Their growing popularity reflects a desire for and honor of the great respect that ancient Irish culture showed weddings and the marriage ceremony. Exchanging Irish wedding bands shows in a very special manner what the ceremony means to you
It's important to browse the unmatched variety of patterns that Irish bands are made in. Each and every one is beautiful in a different way, but you'll want to take your time to settle on the design that really pleases you and your intended, a ring whose pattern is sure to impart a lifetime of happiness.
Irish jewelry is full of rich symbolism. The Claddagh ring design incorporates three symbols to show the deepest bonds between two lovers--the heart for love, the crown symbolizes loyalty, with joined hands representing friendship. And almost all Irish wedding bands have traditional Irish symbolism in their design. The symbolism, which is quite striking without being gaudy, is part of the reason Irish wedding bands are continually becoming increasingly popular.
Irish bands don't need to be very expensive, in spite of their beauty. There are a wide selection of wedding rings that fit everybody's spending limits, from simple to extravagant, while retaining the traditional Irish symbolism.
Size will be a very pertinent consideration when buying your Irish wedding bands. Remember when choosing a wedding band that you'll most likely require a half size larger than bands you're presently wearing, because wedding bands are almost always wider than normal bands. On top of that, lots of people believe that a wedding band should glide readily over the knuckle. This is incorrect, and may lead to a bad fit. You want a little bit of resistance when moving the band over the knuckle.
Best wishes on your marriage to your partner, and may your new life be as lovely and solid as the Irish wedding band has been!
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