Gaelic Wedding Bands

Gaelic wedding bands are inspired by Irish and Scottish culture. Many feature inscriptions and symbols native to these two cultures. Celtic jewelers offer a variety of Gaelic wedding bands baring these characteristics.
For hundreds of years the Gaelic language was forbidden by the British government in an effort to promote the English language. This led to many generations of Scottish and Irish people growing up without learning to speak Gaelic. For this reason, the symbolism behind Gaelic wedding bands grew more meaningful to couples of Scottish and Irish decent.
Many of the Gaelic wedding bands you see are made in Scotland and Ireland. Some popular Gaelic wedding band designs would include:
Claddagh – The Claddagh is a symbol that features two hands holding a crowned heart. This is considered to be a traditional Irish wedding band. To be authentic a claddagh must be made in Ireland and bare the made in Ireland inscription along with a letter symbol for the year it was made and the  symbol for the Irish Assay Office in Dublin Castle.
Poesy – Poesy rings are the traditional ring of betrothal dating back to ancient Europe. They have meaningful inscriptions on them. They are often inscribed with poems because it was believed that when the words touched the skin they helped to solidify the couples relationship.
Celtic – Many patterns are used to design celtic wedding bands like knots, spirals ad triskels.
Thistle – Thistle patterns are often used to adorn Gaelic wedding bands because the thistle is the national flower of Scotland.
Scottish Symbols – Symbols that are representative of Scotland, or a Scottish family may also be used to design a Gaelic wedding band.
Gaelic weeding bands often focus on romantic inscriptions including the following:
Mo anam cara – This means soul friend or soul mate
Gra go deo – This means lover forever
Le mo ghrasa mise agus liomsa mo ghra – This means I am my love’s and my love is mine
Gra dilseacht cairdeas – Often seen on the Claddagh this means love, loyalty and friendship
Gaelic weeding bands can be purchased from a celtic jeweler. Many of these jewelers operate websites where you can order and customize wedding bands. They are idea for a couple looking for something unique and romantic.