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Weddings are full of magic moments. Walking down the aisle, toasting to the bride and groom, and signing the wedding guest book are all magic moments that can be heightened with Irish and Celtic songs.
Traditional Irish instruments coupled with folk songs that have been passed from generation to generation can create a serene and mystical atmosphere. Your wedding is sure to be special if you choose the right Irish wedding songs for the right moment.
We’re helping you pick the perfect pairing of Irish songs and memorable moments, so that you can make your wedding day extra special. Here are some of the best Irish wedding songs for those special moments:
Irish songs to prepare for the wedding
Perhaps you meet for a few tipples before the couple walk down the aisle, or maybe you’re getting ready with the bridal party. Those moments before the church are full of anticipation and excitement. These are some of the most beautiful Irish songs to take you to the altar:
Carolan's Concerto
Down by the Salley Gardens
Dúlamán
For the beauty of the Earth - John Rutter
Mari’s Wedding - Noel McLoughlin.
Mari’s Wedding is particularly emotive, conjuring up images of stunning Irish scenery with the lyrics:
“Step we gaily on we go
Heel for heel and toe for toe
Arm in arm and on we go
All for Mairi's Wedding
Over hills and up and down
Myrtle green and bracken brown
Past the shieling through the town
All for sake of Mairi”.
Irish wedding songs to walk down the aisle to
Is there a more powerful wedding moment than walking down the aisle?
If you’d prefer to use a traditional Irish wedding song as opposed to the classic "Bridal Chorus" by German composer Richard Wagner, then these are the more traditional songs that are suited to walking down the aisle:
My Lagan Love (beautiful on harp)
Carolan's Concerto (on harp)
She Moves Through the Fair. This is a haunting, beautiful song that mentions walking down the aisle.
Midnight Walker - Uilleann Pipes
Irish wedding ceremony music
Similarly, traditional Irish wedding songs are well suited to the procession. Listen to:
The Rose of Mooncoin
To Kingdom Come
Wild Mountain
Uilleann Pipes or Celtic Harp music
Si Bheag Si Mor
Irish wedding church songs
At a traditional Irish wedding, the songs played in the church will be hymns. Some of the most beautiful Irish hymns that can be played on the organ are:
All things bright and beautiful
Christ the lord has risen today
Be thou my vision
King of love my shepherd is
Morning has broken
Saviour of the world
Gaelic blessing: This John Rutter modern classic is particularly beautiful at weddings, featuring the lyrics:
“Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace of the shining stars to you
Deep peace of the gentle night to you
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you
Deep peace of Christ the light of the world to you
Deep peace of Christ to you”.
Irish father daughter speech wedding songs
The father of the bride will often make a speech at a traditional wedding. This can be a very emotional moment as the father of the bride sends his blessings to the happy couple. Some of the most beautiful Irish wedding songs for this moment are:
Give Me Your Hand
Be Thou my Vision
Blessing, by Katie Moran Bart
Irish father daughter dance wedding songs
The father-daughter dance can be made even more special with a traditional Irish song. Take a look at these classics if you’d like an Irish song for the father-daughter dance.
When Irish eyes are smiling - Joni James
Daughter of mine - John McDermott
A beautiful wedding song that won’t leave a dry eye in the house. With lyrics that are perfectly apt:
“Dance with me daughter of mine
On this your wedding day
Dance with me daughter of mine
You'll soon be going away
I loved you since you first began
Now you've found a new man
But I love you so, and this you must know
That my love won't falter
So dance with me daughter
Beautiful daughter of mine”.
Irish wedding songs for the party
Moving away from tradition and towards the songs that people can boogie to, there are some great Irish songs that should be on any DJs playlist at an Irish wedding. These include:
Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrisson
Lewis Bridal Song (Mairi's Wedding) - The Irish Rovers
Come On Eileen - Dexy’s Midnight Runners
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
C’est la vie - Bewitched
Breathless - The Corrs
Beautiful Day - U2
Best folk songs for Irish weddings
Folk songs hold a special place in any Irish person’s heart, and add a haunting and timeless touch. Some of the most popular songs include:
Raglan road
My lovely Irish rose of Clare
The star of the county down
Sweethearts in the Spring
I know my love
Celtic wedding songs when the party’s over
The Parting Glass
Honeymoon in Ireland
The secret wedding (theme from Braveheart)
Celtic wedding march
Amhrán na bhFiann
There’s always room for one or two Irish songs on your wedding day. They can make such a beautiful statement, and honour your ancestry at the same time.
But Irish wedding songs aren’t the only way to add a touch to your wedding, there are plenty of Irish traditions and customs to choose from.
Weddings are full of magic moments. Walking down the aisle, toasting to the bride and groom, and signing the wedding guest book are all magic moments that can be heightened with Irish and Celtic songs.
Traditional Irish instruments coupled with folk songs that have been passed from generation to generation can create a serene and mystical atmosphere. Your wedding is sure to be special if you choose the right Irish wedding songs for the right moment.
We’re helping you pick the perfect pairing of Irish songs and memorable moments, so that you can make your wedding day extra special. Here are some of the best Irish wedding songs for those special moments:
Irish songs to prepare for the wedding
Perhaps you meet for a few tipples before the couple walk down the aisle, or maybe you’re getting ready with the bridal party. Those moments before the church are full of anticipation and excitement. These are some of the most beautiful Irish songs to take you to the altar:
Carolan's Concerto
Down by the Salley Gardens
Dúlamán
For the beauty of the Earth - John Rutter
Mari’s Wedding - Noel McLoughlin.
Mari’s Wedding is particularly emotive, conjuring up images of stunning Irish scenery with the lyrics:
“Step we gaily on we go
Heel for heel and toe for toe
Arm in arm and on we go
All for Mairi's Wedding
Over hills and up and down
Myrtle green and bracken brown
Past the shieling through the town
All for sake of Mairi”.
Irish wedding songs to walk down the aisle to
Is there a more powerful wedding moment than walking down the aisle?
If you’d prefer to use a traditional Irish wedding song as opposed to the classic "Bridal Chorus" by German composer Richard Wagner, then these are the more traditional songs that are suited to walking down the aisle:
My Lagan Love (beautiful on harp)
Carolan's Concerto (on harp)
She Moves Through the Fair. This is a haunting, beautiful song that mentions walking down the aisle.
Midnight Walker - Uilleann Pipes
Irish wedding ceremony music
Similarly, traditional Irish wedding songs are well suited to the procession. Listen to:
The Rose of Mooncoin
To Kingdom Come
Wild Mountain
Uilleann Pipes or Celtic Harp music
Si Bheag Si Mor
Irish wedding church songs
At a traditional Irish wedding, the songs played in the church will be hymns. Some of the most beautiful Irish hymns that can be played on the organ are:
All things bright and beautiful
Christ the lord has risen today
Be thou my vision
King of love my shepherd is
Morning has broken
Saviour of the world
Gaelic blessing: This John Rutter modern classic is particularly beautiful at weddings, featuring the lyrics:
“Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace of the shining stars to you
Deep peace of the gentle night to you
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you
Deep peace of Christ the light of the world to you
Deep peace of Christ to you”.
Irish father daughter speech wedding songs
The father of the bride will often make a speech at a traditional wedding. This can be a very emotional moment as the father of the bride sends his blessings to the happy couple. Some of the most beautiful Irish wedding songs for this moment are:
Give Me Your Hand
Be Thou my Vision
Blessing, by Katie Moran Bart
Irish father daughter dance wedding songs
The father-daughter dance can be made even more special with a traditional Irish song. Take a look at these classics if you’d like an Irish song for the father-daughter dance.
When Irish eyes are smiling - Joni James
Daughter of mine - John McDermott
A beautiful wedding song that won’t leave a dry eye in the house. With lyrics that are perfectly apt:
“Dance with me daughter of mine
On this your wedding day
Dance with me daughter of mine
You'll soon be going away
I loved you since you first began
Now you've found a new man
But I love you so, and this you must know
That my love won't falter
So dance with me daughter
Beautiful daughter of mine”.
Irish wedding songs for the party
Moving away from tradition and towards the songs that people can boogie to, there are some great Irish songs that should be on any DJs playlist at an Irish wedding. These include:
Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrisson
Lewis Bridal Song (Mairi's Wedding) - The Irish Rovers
Come On Eileen - Dexy’s Midnight Runners
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
C’est la vie - Bewitched
Breathless - The Corrs
Beautiful Day - U2
Best folk songs for Irish weddings
Folk songs hold a special place in any Irish person’s heart, and add a haunting and timeless touch. Some of the most popular songs include:
Raglan road
My lovely Irish rose of Clare
The star of the county down
Sweethearts in the Spring
I know my love
Celtic wedding songs when the party’s over
The Parting Glass
Honeymoon in Ireland
The secret wedding (theme from Braveheart)
Celtic wedding march
Amhrán na bhFiann
There’s always room for one or two Irish songs on your wedding day. They can make such a beautiful statement, and honour your ancestry at the same time.
But Irish wedding songs aren’t the only way to add a touch to your wedding, there are plenty of Irish traditions and customs to choose from.