The Irish Gifts & Jewelry Blog

Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave for the past few months, you’ll know that the economy is not in great shape. However, with a little planning and thought, you’ll see that Christmas does not have to break the bank this year. Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be showing you a ton of great Irish Christmas gifts that will leave some money in your pocket while still making this year’s Christmas as wonderful as ever.

Mullingar Pewter in Ireland still makes pewter in the old casting way by specially trained men and women. This beautiful Irish whiskey flask is no exception, and is wonderfully finished in leather and tartan fabric. Features a screw-off hinged lid and a 6 oz. capacity. The pewter oval that protrudes from the leather on the front of the flask is perfect for engraving that special message. Priced at only $62.99, this is a special Irish gift for him that won’t break your budget.

A very popular Irish wedding tradition is the wedding bell. During the ceremony, the bell is blessed, and the couple encouraged to give it a “good ring” while celebrating of their new union, its future, and the joy and happiness of the moment. We like the special touch of the Irish couple joining hands and ringing the bell together.  Wedding bells make great Irish wedding gifts!

The bell from your ceremony should then be kept within easy reach in your home. It is a great reminder of your Irish wedding day and serves a practical purpose as well. Should an argument arise, one party should take the opportunity to ring the bell - thus signaling a truce. Both parties should then take a quick moment to think back to their wedding day, the joy that they experienced, and the reasons that you both decided to join in marriage. More often than not, arguments are not about important things, and taking a moment to consider the “bigger picture” can show what a futile effort they are!

We’d encourage you to continue this wonderful tradition.  We have a Belleek Irish Wedding Bell and a Mullingar Pewter Irish Wedding Bell in our store.  Both are made in ireland.  Either one would be perfect for your Irish wedding day!