Norse Traditional Viking Wedding Rings

Christie ward the author of the viking answer lady website published an extensive article detailing norse pagan nuptial practices.

Norse traditional viking wedding rings.

Up until recently for historical accuracy the market offered mostly wedding bands the resurgence of vikings in popular culture. We re committed to offering you the widest range of quality viking jewelry available today. Unions had long lasting legal implications in norse culture affecting everything from familiar property holdings to inheritance. As frigga was the goddess of marriage norse tradition made friday frigga s day the most auspicious day to hold the viking wedding ceremony.

Ceremony rituals for a traditional viking wedding. And do not forget about the financial side of the matter viking style mens wedding rings are cheaper than most alternatives though no less beautiful. Norse spirit stocks an array of viking rings viking wedding rings tree of life rings and 925 silver viking rings. If you want to really have a traditional viking themed wedding and you want to recreate the norse culture as much as possible then you and your partner will need six men to act as your groomsmen and bridesmen yes no bridesmaids sorry ladies.

For vikings marriage wasn t just a union of the couple but of families. Celtic knot band ring solid sterling silver 925 viking wedding promise rings for couple braided knotted wave stacking thumb bands rings norse jewelry gifts handmade 5 0 out of 5 stars 1 33 00 33. Therefore numerous negotiations were carried out before the terms of a marriage were formally agreed upon. After the religious rituals the bride and groom would exchange swords and rings.

Viking wedding must have 4 groomsmen and bridesmen. Religious ceremonies varied based on the region that the wedding was taking place but a lot of them involved blood. Other considerations were the weather attaining the supplies needed to feed and lodge the many guests and the time required for the preparation of the essential honey mead. Because of this the wedding was a long process.

Get a unique viking wedding ring set in our store. An exchange of swords and rings. These rings stand out favorably compared to all others with their unique style and design. Weddings were held on fridays as the day was considered sacred to frigga the wife of odin.