St. Patrick’s Day Inspired Wedding Ideas

As the spring season rolls in, so do the spring festivities. There is the general joy of having emerged into the colorful landscapes of spring, but then there are fun festivals like Easter and St. Patrick’s Day, waiting to be celebrated. St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday in Ireland that honors Ireland's patron saint with parades and celebrations. Because St. Patrick's Day falls during Lent every year, one practice is to lift the limits on eating and drinking alcohol for the day, giving rise to the popular culture's perception of alcohol usage on this festival. If you have some Irish in you, or you are particularly fond of this day, or maybe your wedding day just happens to fall on this day, you can take this special day in your stride and make it an imminent presence on your wedding day. You may honor Irish culture and tradition with a lovely themed wedding, regardless of your relationship to the festival. There are tonnes of fantastic ways to incorporate a St. Patrick’s Day motif into your wedding day, from shamrocks to corned beef to green tablescapes. Let us look at some of the fun ideas that you can incorporate below.

Color scheme: While your wedding decor can be carefully chosen amidst many, it's the color scheme that speaks first before your decor details do. For a themed wedding, the first step is usually choosing the color palette. The prominent color for this day will be green, but the more significant question is which shade of green will you choose? Keep things traditional with a Kelly green shade from Ireland. If you don't like the bright green colors, sage or a mint green color palette are good options. Add a smidgeon of gold since, after all, the rainbow ends there! From the bridesmaid's dress to the wedding invitation, from the table to the bouquet, the color will tie everything in a beautiful flow!

Lucky invite: You know the drill already! Nothing like the wedding invitation to announce and hint of the wonderful day coming your way! If you are having a St. Patrick's day wedding, a wedding invitation to match the sentiment will be much appreciated. Do you know what will be memorable and amazing? A lucky St. Patrick's Day invite! Make it a vignette green shamrock wedding invitation or play on the words like 'Lucky in Love,' 'Lucky Me,' or just make it a simple green-themed wedding invitation. You can also order acrylic invitations with gold detail and a moss green envelope to take your wedding invites to the next level. It's a very formal and sophisticated way to invite your friends to a special event. And we are sure your lucky guests will be excited for what is to come on your special day!

The ensembles: The clothing related to your special day does most of the talking. Whether it’s your bridal dress, the way your groom is dressed, or the carefully curated bridesmaid dresses, the ensemble says it all. So of course, this is your chance to break free from the classic white wedding gown, if you are so inclined! Add a hint of green to your bridal gown! If you still want to keep your wedding gown white but want to add some green to your accessories, you can do so. Wear emerald jewelry, green shoes, or wear green tulle or a sliver of green lace under your wedding gown to surprise your guests! Green bridesmaid gowns, on the other hand, look stunning when matched with abundant wildflowers and lush greenery. Make sure the men's ties coordinate with the bridesmaids' gowns, and your bridal party will be ideal and perfect.

Dessert: While a green wedding cake may not sound appealing, believe us when we say that it is delicious! If the theme demands it, a green cake must be made! And trust us, there are enough options for you to find the perfect fit for you. From decadent and classy ornate green and gold cakes to a minimal white cake adorned with green foliage, there are so many ways to do this. Painting your desert and combining it into your wedding's primary dessert might be a difficult undertaking, but if done perfectly, you'll have an especially spectacular wedding cake. Your cake will be an event in and of itself with a shade of green on a fondant-layered cake with a gold flower design! For a green sweet treat, serve pastel green cake pops with fake gold glitter, or send your guests home with a cupcake iced in green icing and capped with a gold chocolate coin. Want something sweet and small? Green macaroons are the way to go! You can also plan for a Guinness Groom's cake for your better half and his friends!

Wedding dinner: Why not go big and treat your guests to an ultimate Irish feast? We're not talking about any green food here, we're talking about Irish-inspired dishes. Your lunch could be completed by an Irish beef stew, roasted root vegetables, and local spuds. Keep some light snacks on the tables, such as soda bread and a side of beef and cabbage. Small bites should suffice to keep them occupied while they wait for dinner. Serve colcannon, a creamy mashed potato and kale dish, as well as beef and Guinness pies with a chocolate kick. Individual cottage pies and Bailey's chocolate dessert can also make a nice touch. Make your signature green drink to round out your wedding meal. Meet with the bartender to discuss fun Irish-inspired cocktail alternatives and combinations for a drink that matches you as a pair.

Table decor: Table decor makes a huge part of the total wedding decor and the choice of color and addition sure contributes to the overall vibe of the day. So for a St. Patrick's Day-inspired wedding, the options are as varied as there are shades of green. By opting for minimal yet classy greenery and florals, you can keep your table design green and lucky while still looking fashionable. Flowers in white, yellow, and green liven up any space, adding panache and converting drab surroundings into something exciting and promising. For your centerpieces, utilize the green shamrocks or fresh foliage. This will create a gorgeous event, perfect for a wedding on St. Patrick's Day. Go natural with abundant foliage or luxe with an emerald green fabric strewn across the reception table tastefully. 

Go rustic: It is no surprise that Ireland is known for its rustic meadows, stone castles, and enchanting views. If you like a more rustic romance, why not incorporate a little of rural Ireland into your day? This is not so much about the color palette but more about getting those finer Irish Rustic details just right. Think along the lines of countryside venues, muted neutrals, and greenery while the rustic bride takes a cue from Irish brides, adorns her bridal bouquet with wildflowers, and wears a floral crown on her carefully unkempt hair! This is perfect for couples who like to go subtle with the color palette, while still embracing the festive nuances of the day!

Accessories: While huge gestures make an impact, it's the little things that pull a wedding theme together into a beautiful package! Speaking of little things, a St. Patrick inspired wedding needs a little clever addition here and there in the ensemble to make the theme seem intentional and delicately intertwined. Whether that is a pair of shamrock cufflinks or an emerald shamrock pin to adorn your dress and hold your veil in place, whether it is plaid details appearing as the groom’s neckties and pocket squares or it is a bouquet charm with a shamrock detail, you can make this a fun game and incorporate some fun and gorgeous details to make your St. Patrick's day wedding is truly unique! 

Wedding favors: A fun idea will be to have a rainbow neon light where you set up your wedding favors table. You can arrange chocolate gold cold in burlap sachets or tiny “pots of gold”. This can be a fun nod to the St. Patrick's Day theme, and something sweet for your guests to end their day with. You can also give your guests a key chain with a lucky rabbit's foot, a lucky horseshoe, or a shamrock on it, and this can be their lucky charm! Don't forget to include a favor tag with your names and wedding date on your wedding favors. Here are a few Irish sayings and blessings to include in your wedding invitations.

Signage: Signage can say a lot and sometimes things just have to be spelled out in big bold letters! Having a quote on display about luck and love can be just perfect for the occasion and can bring the whole wedding theme together! You can go for chalkboard signage for a rustic touch, or go bold with a neon light signage propped against a grass wall to make a statement, especially as a backdrop to the wedding ceremony! If big statements are not your thing, you can go for smaller quotes propped up in the welcome table, the wedding favor table, or the table setting. Sometimes the intentions of the wedding theme can be best communicated by the wedding stationeries, so don't shy away from quotes and signages.

Green florals: And no we don't mean just foliage! Of course, going for a green foliage bouquet and boutonnieres might look like the most natural choice when it comes to a St. Patrick inspired wedding, but there are endless options to choose from, even with this limited color palette. From green rose and hydrangea centerpieces to Green Amaryllis and precious and angelic baby’s breath, the options are endless with this one! If you don't want to commit to green flowers, you can just do white flowers delicately laced with greenery so that they adhere to the theme. Having said that, you can still have a gorgeous St. Patrick's Day wedding without essentially having a green bouquet. You can easily incorporate a color that complements your green theme, like creams, blush, or pastel peach, as you can't go wrong with that!

Horseshoe details: The early Irish held a belief about supernatural creatures from fairy tales. Horseshoes are considered a good luck charm since the metal helps keep goblins and evil spirits away from people's houses. So of course you will want to use horseshoe details on your St. Patrick's Day wedding! Whether it is etched in the wedding invitation, placed delicately on your table setting, or it is used alongside burlap as ceremony aisle markers, having horseshoes strategically placed will add more commitment to the theme! However, horseshoes might go well with your wedding theme if it is rustic, but in case it isn't, you might have to be a little more tactful with that detail, and use it in a more delicate and classy way!

Irish send-off: The final wedding exit towards the promised land of happily ever after is something that holds a lot of impacts. So make it perfect for a St. Patrick's Day wedding by adding some festive elements. Embrace tradition by handing out wands adorned with bells and ribbons for your guests to wave as you and your partner go back down the aisle. This will not only feel appropriately festive but will also make a stunning statement on your wedding pictures. Alternatively, you can also go for green, white, and gold confetti to be thrown by your guests as you make your lucky exit. We promise it will be a sight worth witnessing and capturing!

A wedding on St. Patrick's Day is the ideal way for couples to mix Irish culture with a classy twist on a joyous day. There will undoubtedly be some amusing shenanigans and embarrassing efforts to dance in the most improbable settings with the drink pouring. Setting your wedding date on the green-marked day in the calendar for a St. Patrick's Day celebration doesn't necessarily mean your special day will be lost in the festivities, but it is a sophisticated reference to everything that it encompasses. We hope you were inspired to make the day a double celebration that will be remembered and celebrated!