Your Irish Wedding

The Claddagh is recognized the world over as an Irish symbol for Love, Loyalty, and Friendship.  The motto of the Claddagh is “Let Love and Friendship Reign”.  Each part of the Claddagh has a different meaning.  The Heart stands for Love, the Crown stands for Loyalty, and the Hands represent Friendship.  Together in one beautiful ring, and you have the three most important attributes of any relationship or marriage.

While there are a couple of different schools of thought on the origination of the Claddagh ring, the most likely attributes the design to Richard Joyce who lived in the village of Claddagh, which would now be Galway City, Ireland.

Claddagh Rings and Wedding Bands are available in a variety of different styles as well as metal types.  You can generally choose from sterling silver, yellow gold, white gold, and even platinum.  There is also another deviation of the Claddagh ring - one that does not have a crown.  Some Irish Nationalists believed that the Crown was too strong a representation of England, and the Claddagh ring and symbol began to appear without the Crown.  However, this version of the Claddagh ring never proved as popular as the original.

Don’t forget that you’ll want to wear your Claddagh Wedding Band correctly. See our article on How to Wear the Claddagh Ring for more information.

Quite often, people are drawn to one Irish Wedding Band or another for a particular reason.  It could be that a particular Gaelic phrase or Irish symbol just calls out to you.  Or, it could be that a particular design, like the Celtic Cross invokes strong memories of Ireland or makes you feel closer to your Irish heritage.

Whatever the reason, I’m going to take a closer look at a variety of Irish Wedding Bands and the symbolism, meaning, and history behind each type.  Who knows, you might even find your perfect Irish Wedding Band right here!

Found this great clip on YouTube of The Corrs and Mick Fleetwood performing Haste To The Wedding.  Enjoy!

Absolutely perfect for your Irish wedding day, these Mo Anam Cara (pronounced muh ah-num kara) rings symbolize both your feelings for each other as well as the basis for marriage.  Mo Anam Cara is Irish for My Soul Mate, and each word is separated only by a Claddagh symbol.  The Claddagh is an ancient Irish symbol that represents Love, Loyalty, and Friendship.

The raised accents on this ring are polished to a brilliant shine, while the florentine background makes the words and Claddagh symbols that much more prominent.  Each ring is handcrafted in Dublin, Ireland  just for you, and is hallmarked at Dublin Castle.  These wonderful rings are available in 92.5% sterling silver, 10K yellow gold, 14K yellow or white gold, and 18K yellow or white gold.  There are also extra-wide version available that are absolutely stunnig.

Available in just 2-3 short weeks after ordering, these heirloom-quality rings arrive beautifully boxed.  They are sure to highlight your Irish heritage on your wedding day, and for a long time after that.

One of our most popular Irish wedding tiaras remains the classic silver Trinity knot style.  Simple, yet stunningly elegant, it is the perfect Irish wedding accessory for your wedding day.

Adorned with Celtic knotwork, the tiara focuses on the centered Trinity knot, which is filled with Austrian crystals.  There are also additional crystal and pearl accents cummulating in a wonderful piece of Irish bridal jewelry.

The entire tiara is plated in rhodium for a spectacular shine.  Unlike silver, rhodium does not tarnish and rhodium is also more brilliant than silver.

The Trinity knot in the center stands 1″ high and the tiara is designed to accent virtually any hairstyle.  Comes packaged in a cushioned presentation box that is perfect to protect your beautiful Irish tiara during long term storage.

This beautiful Men’s Sterling Silver Gra Dilseacht Cairdeas Wedding Band has always caught my eye! The design and rustic tones of this band join to create a wonderful piece of Irish jewelry.

In Irish, Gra Dilseacht Cairdeas means Love, Loyalty, and Friendship. This is the same meaning as the Claddagh symbol, which is used to separate each word on the ring.

According to Wikipedia:

The Claddagh’s distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown).

The entire series of Gra Dilseach Cairdeas rings are also available in yellow gold, white gold, and platinum.

Full of Claddagh symbology and meaning, this ring would make a perfect Wedding Ring, or gift for a loved one.

These Personalized Claddagh Champagne Flutes from Galway Irish Crystal would be a wonderful way to do just that. Made in Ireland by Master Craftsmen, their brilliance is exactly what you would expect from 24% lead crystal.

You can specify the name of the couple as well as the wedding data. That information, along with an Irish Claddagh Symbol is gracefully etched onto each Flute. These Claddagh Flutes are presented in a beautiful satin-lined box for safekeeping. They are a wonderful way to celebrate your wedding day and your many future anniversaries.