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 Irish
and Celtic Wedding Vows
Wedding
vows are a very personal part of any wedding ceremony. Under Australian
law, wedding vows must clearly express that you take eachother to be husband
and wife. That does not mean, however, that your vows can't be creative
and include aspects of Irish and/or Celtic tradition. You may also consider
writing your own. Below are two examples of vows that could be used to design
your own, perfect wedding vows.
Old Celtic Vow
Ye are Blood of my
Blood, and Bone of my Bone.
I give ye my Body, that we Two might be One.
I give ye my Spirit, 'til our Life shall be Done.
Wedding Vow in Irish Gaelic*
Groom A (Bride),
an toil leatsa bheith i do bhean chéile agamsa?
(English Translation: (Bride), Do you consent to be my wife?)
Bride Is toil. A (Groom), an toil leatsa bheith i d'fhear
céile agamsa?
(English Translation: I do. Do you, (Groom), consent to be my husband?)
Groom Is toil. Glacaim leat mar bhean chéile agus bronnaim
mé féin ort mar fhear céile.
(English Translation: I do. I take you as my wife and I give myself
to you as your husband.)
Bride Glacaim leat mar fhear céile agus bronnaim mé féin
ort mar bhean chéile.
(English Translation: I take you as my husband and I give myself to
you as your wife.)
*These vows would need to be said in English as well,
as the celebrant must witness you stating that you take eachother as husband
and wife.
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