An old Irish wedding tradition -Ring warming.
Ring warming rituals are a beautiful and meaningful addition to any wedding ceremony. They offer a unique way to involve your guests, honour loved ones, and infuse the couple’s wedding rings with positive energy and good wishes.
The ring warming ritual was often part of an old Irish wedding tradition and takes place throughout the beginning of the ceremony. The couple’s wedding bands are typically placed in a small decorative box, which is then passed around among the guests. Each guest takes a moment to hold the rings, say a silent prayer or make a wish for the couple’s happiness, and pass the rings on to the next guest. The rings eventually make their way back to the couple, now imbued with the love, blessings, and positive energy of all their loved ones.
The ring warming ceremony can also be a very nice way to involve loved ones who cannot make the wedding. By taking the rings to loved ones who cannot attend in the days before the ceremony to be warmed by them. This makes them feel like they are still part of the day.
This ritual can also be customised to suit the couple’s specific beliefs and values. For example, some couples choose to have a ring warming ceremony that incorporates religious or spiritual elements, while others may use it as an opportunity to honour loved ones who are no longer with them.