Wedding Planning

Celtic jewelry especially the Celtic Wedding band has a prominent place throughout history as well as the Celts that designed this beautiful and endearing Celtic wedding band.

A Celtic wedding band created with the unique and traditional Celtic knots are one of the most attractive and admired rings of all. The Celtic knot itself have very unique and distinguishing characteristics with elaborate patterns and designs. There are many tales and legends concerning the meaning of these patterns that you find throughout history on all types of Celtic jewelry.

If you search through history books to learn about the several different meanings of this exquisite design and the meaning of the knots you will find a variety of explanations. Some believe that the Celtic knots were symbols of the tribe that the person belonged to or the knots represented special meaning only to members of the tribe as the knots had different meanings from tribe to tribe. Not only did the Celtic knots carry various meanings for each tribe, but they also were even designed differently according to the tribe, the region, the time period, and the culture. Many were created with specific gods and goddesses in mind that were significant to the tribe, their religion, or their region.

Some cultures believe that the Celtic knots have power in their interlocking knots that will ward off evil spirits while others see the knots as eternity and connection between heaven and earth. This gives the Celtic wedding band more mystery and appeal to many.

The Swastika is a great example of Celtic design. When we see this design, we immediately think of Hitler and the Nazi party in Germany that reigned terror during the 1930’s and 1940’s. However, this symbol did not mean the same to other cultures. In the Celtic society, the Swastika was honored as a cross design while to the Hindu’s it was a hallowed symbol, which meant, “Let good prevail”. The American Indians used this same symbol to symbolize north, south, east, west, the sun, and the winds. As you can see, the Celtic knot is more than just a mere design; it represents meanings that are unique and special to many.

The Celtic wedding band brings together the ancient symbols of the Celts, which had no way of communicating the written word and used these unique and delicate designs to preserve their history on caves and stones, and the meaning of each intricate design.

The Celtic knot that is seen on a Celtic wedding band is a design that overall symbolizes continuity as the lines are unbroken and continue forever. Because of this meaning, many couples love the idea of a Celtic wedding band that will show the world or one another that the love they have on their special day will last throughout eternity. Another popular meaning of the Celtic knot is one of protection against evil. This is another great reason since the Celtic knot is believed to keep away evil from your marriage.

If you wish to choose special Celtic knots for you Celtic wedding band then these definitions may guide you to the perfect one to give on your wedding day. The Celtic cross is one that many people prefer to have featured on their Celtic wedding band. The meaning of the Celtic cross is the bridge between earth and heaven and the circle symbolizes the never-ending love of God. This symbol is very important in the Christian belief as was stated during Christian marriage ceremonies when the minister, pastor, or priest would say “What God has joined together, let no man put asunder. “ Another meaning of the Celtic cross is mind, body, soul, and heart.
The trinity Celtic knot that is very popular for Celtic wedding bands also has more than one meaning according to which history book or person you may ask. In the early Christians time, the trinity knot represented the Trinity, which is a symbol of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The circle of the Trinity knot once again symbolized the never-ending love God has for his children.

If you have ever watched the popular television show “Charmed”, they also use this symbol and it is embossed on their “Book of Shadows”, it was also worn by their cat on its collar and dangled around his neck. This meaning represented the three sister witches, Phoebe, Piper, and Prue, who because of their connection had very strong powers. The circle represented that they worked together as one to protect the world against demonic powers.

No matter what you believe, a Celtic wedding band is one that is to be cherished for your own unique meanings. Remember the overall design of the Celtic knots is the continuation of the design, which represents never-ending love and oneness in all cultures. No matter, where you search throughout history this is the underlying meaning that is considered above all others.

The Celtic wedding band is a symbol of oneness between the couple, a sign of never-ending love and protection from anything that could cause your love to fail. Choosing a Celtic wedding band is one of the most precious rings you could wear to show not only your love and your inner most desires but also to show the world that are one with your spouse.