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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional Guide for Creating an Irish Themed Wedding, February 9, 2006
Today, more than ever before, engaged couples are eager for ways to make their weddings more unique, distinctive, and therefore memorable in the eyes of their guests. Each week, my mailbox is filled with letters from brides who are seeking suggestions on how to do this. One of the first pieces of advice I offer is to consider having a 'theme' wedding - a very in vogue idea at the present time.
A well chosen theme will not only make your wedding day more memorable, it can make it more meaningful as well. This is especially true when the theme is built around the ethnic background of either the bride, groom, or the couple as a whole.
Traditional Irish weddings, in particular, became especially popular as a wedding theme a few years back and continue to capture the imagination with their charm. The interest in this style of wedding has grown so strong, in fact, that author Bridget Haggerty has filled an entire book with information on ways to incorporate Irish customs, traditions, and flourishes into the wedding festivities.
I had the pleasure to getting to know Bridget Haggerty when she was a member of a discussion group I ran at my SuperWeddings site back in 2000, and it was then that I first reviewed her book. I can personally attest that her knowledge of her subject matter is extensive, and I was impressed by the very genuine level of interest she clearly has in helping her readers plan weddings which truly are extra special - a sentiment I completely share.
In The Traditional Irish Wedding, Haggerty presents an inspiring array of creative ideas for planning a wedding with an enchanting Irish flair which will undoubtedly stand out in the memories of all who attend. If it's an *authentic* Irish wedding you crave, this is the book for you.
The author leaves no stone unturned as she guides you through the selection of wedding apparel; invitations; vows, blessings, prayers and readings; music selections for absolutely all phases of the wedding; the selection of accessories and decorations; food; favors; toasts; and the list goes on - ALL in keeping with the Irish theme. Also included are Irish touches for pre-wedding and post-wedding gatherings and parties, including showers, bachelor and bachelorette parties, the rehearsal dinner, and more. She even goes so far as to offer menu suggestions for the reception and other wedding-related celebrations, complete with a wonderful collection of suitable Irish recipes.
No book about planning Irish weddings would be complete without a thorough discussion of planning an Irish honeymoon, and once agan, this author does not disappoint. She covers the different types of Irish honeymoon possibilities, places to stay, sights to see, tours, tips from travel specialists, resources and services to use during planning, and even includes a suggested itinerary as well as some Irish honeymoon recollections of a former bride and groom. Her attention to detail is certain to make planning the perfect Irish honeymoon a breeze.
The book is engaging from the very first page, and makes a wonderful read for anyone with an interest in weddings in general, or in Irish culture. You need not be of Irish descent to enjoy this one. While I expected to find information which would only be of interest to those planning an Irish themed wedding, I was pleasantly surprised that this was absolutley not the case. Although I have absolutley zero Irish ancestry in my background, I found the book to be immediately interesting and delightful - and terribly difficult to put down.
This one is labeled a 'must read' for every bride of Irish heritage, anyone with an interest in Irish customs and traditions, or anyone fascinated by weddings in general - and it certainly belongs in the personal reference library of every professional wedding coordinator or bridal consultant.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Advice for a Traditional Irish Wedding, April 6, 2004
Whether you have Irish heritage, just want an Irish wedding or are getting married in Ireland, this book is the essential guide to putting together all the bits and pieces of a Traditional Irish wedding.As an expert in coordinating weddings in Ireland, I can assure you that the information and suggestions provided in this book are priceless when planning an Irish wedding and I advise all my clients to read it. This is your best bet for accurate and authentic advice.
Good luck with your planning! Specializing in coordinating picture perfect weddings in Ireland, Anne Lanier is the founder of Anne Lanier Weddings.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Cashing in on the ignorance of Irish-Americans, August 5, 2002
By A Customer
If you are not Irish you might enjoy this book, but for anyone who is actually from Ireland or in touch with Irish culture this book reads like a bit of a sham. My wife is Irish born and so were my parents, and we picked this book up for our wedding. I wish we had read through it a bit more before we got it. It was of no use to us as we knew that most of the customs in it either weren't for real or would be laughed at by our Irish relations attending the wedding. Yes there are some old time customs listed in it...are they practical or "Irish"? We did not find them so. If you are a New Ager or have a fantasy view of Irish culture this book might work for you, but otherwise, save your money for the wedding.
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