HANDFASTING
The Handfasting Ceremony is a ritual many centuries old, dating back to the ancient Celts.
The Bride and Groom hold crossed hands, making the infinity sign and a ribbon, decorative cord or scarf is looped over their wrists and tied by the celebrant or a friend/family member. This is a great way to involve someone who is significant in the lives of the Bride or Groom. Ensure that the ribbon is the right length and this depends on the number of questions that are asked and answered.
A different ribbon can be used for each question, looped over the joined hands, or one long ribbon can be used. This is tied off loosely at the end of the handfasting ceremony and remains tied until after the Vows. The ribbons are taken off the hands while still remaining tied, usually just before the Ring Ceremony.
One example of the questions that can be asked:-
'Will you share each others laughter and joy, and look for the brightness and fun in life and the positive in each other?' (We will).
You may choose to use traditional wording or you can compose your own.
After all the questions have been asked, the Celebrant may say something like this -
'Your union is symbolised by the tying of these ribbons. Your union is formed by your friendship and your commitment to the vows you have made. You hold in your own hands and hearts the making or breaking of this union. While we are now going to remove the ribbons, the knot will remain tied, symbolising two lives becoming one.'
As your Celebrant, I'll be there to guide the two of you smoothly through the process of creating and enacting your ceremony.
If you wish to have a Handfasting Ceremony, I am happy to work closely with you to develop a customised ceremony that fulfills all your wishes and needs. . . . . Lena.
Also, to check my availability on your preferred date and to arrange an obligation free meeting, please complete the form on the 'Contact Lena' page. Thanks . . . Lena.
The Handfasting Ceremony is a ritual many centuries old, dating back to the ancient Celts.
The Bride and Groom hold crossed hands, making the infinity sign and a ribbon, decorative cord or scarf is looped over their wrists and tied by the celebrant or a friend/family member. This is a great way to involve someone who is significant in the lives of the Bride or Groom. Ensure that the ribbon is the right length and this depends on the number of questions that are asked and answered.
A different ribbon can be used for each question, looped over the joined hands, or one long ribbon can be used. This is tied off loosely at the end of the handfasting ceremony and remains tied until after the Vows. The ribbons are taken off the hands while still remaining tied, usually just before the Ring Ceremony.
One example of the questions that can be asked:-
'Will you share each others laughter and joy, and look for the brightness and fun in life and the positive in each other?' (We will).
You may choose to use traditional wording or you can compose your own.
After all the questions have been asked, the Celebrant may say something like this -
'Your union is symbolised by the tying of these ribbons. Your union is formed by your friendship and your commitment to the vows you have made. You hold in your own hands and hearts the making or breaking of this union. While we are now going to remove the ribbons, the knot will remain tied, symbolising two lives becoming one.'
As your Celebrant, I'll be there to guide the two of you smoothly through the process of creating and enacting your ceremony.
If you wish to have a Handfasting Ceremony, I am happy to work closely with you to develop a customised ceremony that fulfills all your wishes and needs. . . . . Lena.
Also, to check my availability on your preferred date and to arrange an obligation free meeting, please complete the form on the 'Contact Lena' page. Thanks . . . Lena.
