Unity Ceremonies
- By Amanda St John
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- 12 Sep, 2016
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Celtic Handfasting - what is it?
Unity Rituals are a wonderful addition to any Wedding Ceremony. They are of huge significance
in pledging your intention and commitment towards one another and give your day that extra 'wow' factor. Let me talk you through the first of these rituals.
Celtic Handfasting.
Ever heard the saying 'tying the knot'? Well this is where it comes from!
You have pre-plaited or individual cords or ribbons, the ritual can be adapted to however you want it to look so you could state your vows or intentions to one another on the tie of each cord, or, you could have the significance of the colour to bond you eg. red -May your marriage be blessed with Passion, Strength and Vitality.
Either I tie the cords, or, if you wish you could include another member of the congregation, someone special to you, to be a part of this service, Children, Grandparents, special friends - whoever 'feels right'.
I then tie my Celtic cord around you both to signify that you are now bonded in love and commitment and that no one can 'undo' the bond you have made.
You can build your whole ceremony around the Handfasting or include it as a smaller part of your Wedding.
If this sounds like something you would like to include in your Big Day, then call or email me for an informal chat.
Celtic Handfasting.
Ever heard the saying 'tying the knot'? Well this is where it comes from!
You have pre-plaited or individual cords or ribbons, the ritual can be adapted to however you want it to look so you could state your vows or intentions to one another on the tie of each cord, or, you could have the significance of the colour to bond you eg. red -May your marriage be blessed with Passion, Strength and Vitality.
Either I tie the cords, or, if you wish you could include another member of the congregation, someone special to you, to be a part of this service, Children, Grandparents, special friends - whoever 'feels right'.
I then tie my Celtic cord around you both to signify that you are now bonded in love and commitment and that no one can 'undo' the bond you have made.
You can build your whole ceremony around the Handfasting or include it as a smaller part of your Wedding.
If this sounds like something you would like to include in your Big Day, then call or email me for an informal chat.
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