Published March 23, 2016
The month of March since 1991 has been proclaimed as Irish American Heritage month to recognize the contributions that Irish Immigrants and their relatives have played in the formation of our country. There are roughly about 33.3 million Americans—10.5% of the total population—reported Irish ancestry in the 2013 Census. This compares with a population of 6.4 million on the island of Ireland, who knew?
Now with so many Irish Americans now living in the United States there are some Irish Wedding traditions as well. A few of them are the Claddagh Ring, an Irish Wedding Toast, Bagpipes and Kilts and an Irish Feast.
Lots of big Irish families have family members who are in pipe bands so it’s common for them to play their bagpipes at the weddings. Most pipers wear Celtic kilts — plaid skirts that their ancestors wore in medieval times. Who doesn’t like a man wearing a kilt?
Ah yes let’s not forget the best part of a wedding celebration….the feast, an Irish feast.
The traditional Irish menu which is Irish soda bread, corned beef, and cabbage it’s really something you would typically crave, but when cooked right and served up at a big wedding, it’s delicious. Don’t forget the traditional Irish wedding cake, a fruitcake filled with almonds, raisins, cherries, and spice and laced with brandy or bourbon.
Quebec Place at Fairmount is the perfect setting for your Irish wedding celebration. Call us today to schedule a tour and speak with our event planner to really make your special day one to remember.
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