‘The bride could be taken and held for ransom . the Irish bridesmaids kept a watch that is close’

Lisa McNamee: a flower top ended up being added to the bride’s head, and she had been seated in the middle of a circle that is large.

It’s the full time of the season whenever wedding festivities come in full movement in Ireland, with many adhering to a familiar formula . But exactly what uncommon and traditions that are surprising you anticipate if you’re invited to a marriage offshore?

We asked Irish Times overseas visitors to talk about their experiences of weddings they’ve been to outside Ireland, and exactly how they equate to Irish traditions. Listed here are a range:

Fionnuala Zinnecker, Germany: ‘The In October 2006 we married a Bavarian guy.

We chose to marry there rather than in Ireland as we were living in Germany. Read more