Irish wedding dresses come in many different styles and designs. I have seen t-length gowns as well as cathedral length trains that seemed to go on forever. Bust lines and hemlines vary from one bridal gown to another and even the colors are dress-specific when it comes to Irish wedding dresses. One feature that the traditional Irish wedding dresses have in common is the magic handkerchief.

The magic handkerchief is a lovely bridal tradition in the country of Ireland. The bride carries a handkerchief on her special day. Some brides wear their magic hankies in their Irish wedding dresses. Others kept them in their sleeves or under their veils. No matter what, though the item was an integral part of her costume.

This handkerchief was very special to the bride-to-be because it doubled as a baby’s bonnet. This item held the promise of the bride becoming a mother in the future. The innovative design of the magic handkerchief allowed the bride to quickly transform the hanky into a baby’s bonnet with a few stitches.

It is a lovely custom among people who live in Ireland. The Irish wedding dresses have an element that will be worn by the couple’s first born child. It is as if the baby is part of the ceremony before he or she is even conceived. This appealing aspect of Irish wedding dresses is commonly overlooked but it is a crucial part of their appeal.

If the couple’s first born is a baby girl, she is given the bonnet to keep until she marries. She undoes the stitching herself after she has chosen her own Irish wedding dress. The bonnet is once again a handkerchief for the couple’s special day. The tradition carries on from generation to generation.

Right now bridal themes that involve the beautiful country of Ireland and its rich traditions have become increasingly popular. The practice of trying on a number of Irish wedding gowns for the special day is very enjoyable and the practice of following the traditions of that country shows honor and respect for that heritage.

If you are considering adopting the traditions of Ireland into the day of your marriage it is important that you research the customs of the ceremony ahead of time. Make sure that you take time to include a magic handkerchief in the tradition. Most importantly, have a lot of fun trying on the many styles of Irish wedding dresses available.