Ireland is famous for its wedding traditions and there are so many that entire books have been dedicated to the subject. Here we look at some of the most interesting traditions ranging from horseshoes to geese to cuckoos!

There are many different Irish wedding traditions that take place on the day of, or around the official wedding date. They are practiced for many different reasons, including; luck, magic, superstition, wealth and fertility. These are commonly practiced and their origins have stemmed from ancient Celtic or Irish traditions, and have been practiced for many ages.