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.
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
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
- Dublin Castle A State venue that holds civil ceremonies.
- St Patrick's Cathedral A great church for religious weddings.
- Merrion Square Georgian setting for photographs.
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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Photo credits on this page
The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.
- Handfasting: Sander van der Wel, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Claddagh ring: Royalcladdagh, CC BY-SA 3.0, source