Irish weddings are steeped in tradition and folklore, which adds to the feeling of romance and timelessness. If you are considering honoring your Irish, roots there are a few things you should know. One of the most important things you will choose is your wedding date, according to Irish lore there are certain months and days, you should not be married on.

Forget the month of May and of course, Christmas Day as both of these are considered unlucky times to become married. The most popular day for generations was Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday.

Once all your plans are in place you can begin concentrating on the smaller details such as wedding favours and wedding table decorations.

What would an Irish wedding be without a wee bit o green and the ever-famous shamrock? If you have a few months to prepare you can grow your very own shamrocks to use as centerpieces and wedding favours.

Or if you would like to spread, the beauty of Ireland around you could prepare delicately wrapped wild flower seeds! Include a small card explaining the care and planting of these beautiful flowers.