We just love it when a couple brings in their cultural heritage to a wedding celebration!

Whether it’s a Mariachi band, bagpipes or the family plaid–shown on the cute groom above–a nod to those who came before you is a welcome addition to your wedding.  You can get great Celtic fashions from Scottsdale’s own Claymore Imports.

Aside from the wearin’ of the family plaid, Celtic traditions include the bride donning a brooch that is said to bring good luck. The Lukenbooth brooch, which originated in Scotland in the sixteeth century, was a heart-shaped token of love, often given at weddings and engagements.

This traditional gift given to a man’s sweetheart was considered a lucky charm, and when worn on the bridal gown, it was said to protect the wearer against evil eyes and the attention of fairies. Even if you’re not worried about fairies, the sentiment behind the Lukenbooth brooch is charming.

While vintage pieces are hard to find, newer versions of these brooches can be found on the following websites:  lindaclifford.com; peninhand.com;  argyllbagpipes.com;  celticstudio.com

Image courtesy of Zweddingz by Philip Ramackers & Co.

One of the many surprises at the Phoenix Bride & Groom 10th Anniversary Party was the most amazing activity/favor–custom made flipbooks by Flipbook Memories. Hats, feather boas and fun signs were provided and you’d be amazed how much fun seven seconds of fame can be.

Amy Wahl and her team set us up for some great memory-making with a computer that films and produces these nifty books in about 90 seconds.  They can make 40-50 flipbooks in one hour!

I can’t stop looking at the two books I made at our party and remembering what fun we had. Ours were imprinted with our 10th anniversary cover–they would look so great with your monogram and wedding date in your wedding colors.

Images by Sedona Bride.