Quaichs

High quality Pewter Quaichs and Loving Cups for Scottish Wedding Toasts, Scottish Celebations and to use as Cake Toppers.

Handmade in the U.K.

  • Celtic Knot Handled Quaich

    CelticKnot Handled Quaich

    £39.00 in stock

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  • Loving Bowl Scottish Quaich

    Loving Bowl Traditional Wedding Quaich

    Superb Wedding Quaich - RRP £76.00

    £44.95 in stock

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  • Loving Cup Wedding Quaich

    Loving Cup

    Celtic Wedding Quaich - Special Discount Price

    £45.00 in stock

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  • Best Man Engraveable Quaich

    Best Man Wedding Quaich - Special Price!

    Best Man Gift Quaich

    £39.99 in stock

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  • Best Man Quaich

    Celtic Best Man Quaich

    Best Man Wedding Quaich

    £39.00 in stock

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How do you pronounce Quaich?

Most people pronounce Quaich as ‘quake’ which is not quite good enough for discerning Scots! If you want to be accurate you have to master the ‘ch’ sound, which is found in ‘loch’.  So drop the short ‘k’ sound and make the Quaich sound from the back of the throat to to be truly authentic.
 

What is the meaning of Quaich?

The word Quaich derives from the Gaelic “cuach” meaning shallow cup and King James VI of Scotland gifted a Quaich to his bride Anne of Denmark as a wedding gift, which started the traditional toasting ceremony we still use today. The Quaich is used to raise a special toast at Weddings whilst New Year Celebration Quaichs and Christmas Quaichs are used as cups off friendship to bring harmony and good fortune.
 

How can you have a Quaich Ceremony at your wedding?

Today the most common use of a quaich isn’t at clan gatherings, but happy couples tying the knot. Drinking from a quaich has been a Scottish wedding tradition for many years, and usually happens just after the signing of the register.

There’s no fixed way to do it. You can each hold one handle or pass the cup to one another, and you can choose to put whatever you want in your cup. Traditionally it is whisky that is sipped, but you can use brandy, water, or even a splash of tea (it’s been done!). In some cases you might even add a splash of a different drink so that they mix in the cup, representing your union.

What matters most is that this is a special moment; your first drink together as a married couple! It’s a wonderfully romantic way to celebrate your love and commitment to one another, and to show your love for Scotland on your big day.

Lots of people like to use a Wedding quaich to mark the occasion, and quaichs are also a popular gift from wedding guests to the happy couple; a one-off item steeped in romance and tradition.

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