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Wedding traditions of Dublin

Irish weddings of Dublin mix church tradition, a long toast, and a night of music.

Dublin couples marry in Catholic and Church of Ireland churches, in registry offices and in licensed venues in hotels and country houses. Since the 2015 referendum same-sex couples can marry in Ireland, as of 2026.

Dublin: Dublin aerial photograph
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A wedding here

A wedding Mass or a service in a church is followed by a meal in a hotel, where speeches and a toast are made by the father of the bride and the best man. Irish dancing, a live band and a late supper of sandwiches and tea close the day.

Irish touches

Some couples tie their hands in a handfasting ribbon, a Celtic custom revived for modern ceremonies. The Claddagh ring, with its hands, heart and crown, is worn by many as a symbol of love and loyalty.

Wedding customs of Dublin

Claddagh ringA ring with two hands holding a crowned heart.HandfastingA hand-binding ceremony.

Also part of it, and being written: Irish wedding traditions (Customs of Irish weddings.), Wedding cake (Often a fruit cake, with a tier saved for a christening.).

A wedding trail idea for Dublin

  1. Dublin Castle A State venue that holds civil ceremonies.
  2. St Patrick's Cathedral A great church for religious weddings.
  3. Merrion Square Georgian setting for photographs.
About this page

Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.

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The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.

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