I just had the best idea given to me by one of our 2011 Brides, Laura Faulconer. She told me about the Irish & Celtic wedding Tradition of the Marriage Bell or Make up Bell !! I thought I would pass it on to you. A Celtic Tradition has it that every couple should receive ' a make-up' bell as a wedding gift. The bell is placed in the newlywed's home. The rules are, that when a disagreement takes place, one of the couple rings the bell, this calls for a truce and make up. Its over, don't bring it up again , so ends the discord and a truce is delcared without an admission of fault. It is to conjure up memories of the wedding day and make both remember and get the gleam in their eyes again !!! For you guys, This doesn't mean either one is wrong, just willing to be man enough to make up!!!!
This custom can be traced to peasant traditions west of Ireland and may be attributed to St. Patrick's Bell of Will. It was made of iron, but a make up bell could be glass, crystal, wood, iron, or silver.
Ringing of the Truce Bell can be done as part of the ceremony starting with the blessing of the bell then presented to the bride and groom by the officiant. The couple is then asked to give each of their respective bells a ring after saying their vows. Giving the third bell a hardy ring, while thinking lovely thoughts of each other and most importantly of their new life together. The bell is kept as a reminder of their wedding day reminding them of their wedding vows and conjuring up memories of that special day.
