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Looking for a non-traditional wedding ceremony? How about handfasting, an ancient Celtic wedding custom that is beautiful and meaningful. Handfasting is not just for Pagan weddings.
Experience the beauty and tradition of a handfasting ceremony. Learn about its rich history and find inspiration for your special day.
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The handfasting wedding ceremony is rich with symbolism and fluid enough for couples to make their own when incorporating it into their special day. Even the material used for the binding means something. Ribbons are delicate while cords are a symbol of strength, and for couples choosing to use multiple colors, each color brings with it another symbolic meaning adding yet another special layer to the vows being exchanged. Meaning of colors for handfasting cords Like I said, handfasting is a fluid ritual. It doesn’t have a hard and fast traditional practice to be followed. For instance, there isn’t a specific number of cords or ribbons to be used. And as far as the material that too is flexible, but avoid waxed cords because they aren't flexible. The ancient Romans didn't use cords or ribbons but fashioned their handfasting ties from magnolias, elder and roses. Today, most couples choose colored ribbons or cords with each color holding a symbolic meaning. Some couples then braid the cords or ribbons together. Ribbons offer a wide variety of colors to choose from. But as for the meanings, they too seem to be fluid, not in everyone’s mind, but in general, various meanings are afforded each color: Black: pure love, wisdom, success, strength Blue: fidelity, longevity, strength, safe journey Brown: Nurturing, home and hearth, healing Gold: wisdom, prosperity, longevity Gray: balance, neutrality Green: fertility and growth, love, luck, prosperity, nurturing Orange: kindness, encouragement, adaptability, attraction Pink: love, happiness, unity, romance, honor, truth Purple: spiritual strength, power, health, healing Red: passion, love, courage, strength, health, vigor Silver: protection, inspiration and vision, creativity White: purity, serenity, peace, truth, devotion Yellow: harmony, balance, attraction confidence How long should handfasting cords be? One more thing worth mentioning as long as we are talking about handfasting cords is their length. No matter what material you choose for your handfasting, plan to cut the ties to be about a yard long. A little shorter can work, but be careful not to make them too short so that you run out of cord during the handfasting as your taking your vows! And remember, when you braid, that will make them shorter. If you don’t want to go with these meanings and rather choose colors that complement the theme of your wedding, you’re free to do that too. That’s the nice thing about this wedding tradition. It’s rich in meaning and symbolism on so many levels that it is easy to tweak and make it your own and yet still mean so much. Some links in this post are affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to amazon.com and affiliate sites. Thanks so much for being part of our success. Photo credits: wikimedia
Image source the displaced nation Herbs for Handfasting Merry Meet :))))) I have been receiving a lot of questions from several of you getting ready for handfasting ceremonies. :))))))) I'm very excited for all of you. We've been looking at everything from gifts for the loving couple to rituals. I love herbs and I know most of you do as well. :))) Herbs can play a beautiful part in your ceremony. Let's look at some herbs and ways to incorporate them into your special day. Ivy brings fidelity, friendship and wedding bliss. A perfect place to incorporate this is into the bouquet that you will carry. When your celebration is over make sure you start a plant from the ivy shoot in your home. Ivy is a really hearty plant and you can successfully keep an ivy plant going for years by using the various shoots of the plant. Rosemary represents love and faithfulness. It is an ancient custom for brides to add rosemary to their bouquet, this tradition is still quite common today. Lavender is for luck, devotion and making wishes come true. I immediately think of the hair. :)))) I love how lavender just looks so romantic, so I can picture loose beautiful hair with sprigs of lavender woven into it. It also smells amazing so would be a wonderful addition to bouquets, centerpieces etc. The bride to be often makes a handfasting pillow for that day. You can embroider your names into this pillow. Add herbs like lavender and rosemary to the pillow. For the guests that attend the wedding you could send them home with seed packets for lavender and rosemary, or if you have enough time and the means to do so, send them home with baby lavender plants, or even ivy. Cinnamon sticks are said to ignite passion. Make some homemade cinnamon lotion for after the wedding for you and your new husband. :)) Ginger is another herb to spice things up ;) Consider adding ginger to a bubble bath after the ceremony is over. :)) Calendula means joy :)) You can hand out little soaps made with it to your guests, place some on the tables as decor, or add some to tea during the celebration. The possibilities are endless. If you are planning your own ceremony look through pictures of herbs. Write down the ones that catch your fancy then research the herb to find out what it means and what it will attract. Think about all the various aspects of your ceremony and after the ceremony where you can incorporate herbs. Whenever possible make it so the herbs can be used again later, for example keeping them in pots for centerpieces. Much luck and love to all of you :)) Much Love and Many Blessings, Jasmeine Moonsong
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Thanks for watching my progress as I make my garters ( one and two ). Now I have our handfasting cord, and since FH isn't here for me to show it off -- he's currently on business -- I'mma show it to all of you! :) Many special thanks for lepapillonvert and her tutorial ; that really got me…
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A maypole dance is traditionally popular in areas like Europe to celebrate the first day of May. But Renaissance Faire goers have probably seen it done there too. If you're looking for an activity to get everyone involved at your own fantasy/Renaissance wedding (or any, really), a maypole can be really good time.
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Pretty woodland wedding hand fasting wedding cord. A beautiful creation, using 12 strands of satin, lace, chiffon, gold lame and a green leaf trim running through it. The colours are natural tones of cream, ivory, burgundy, pale pink, gold and soft greens. I have added a selection of woodland themed bronze tone charms including owls, leaves, dragonflies, trees, birds, goddess and green man. I finished the cord with hand stitched burgundy rose flowers on each end with a glass bead centre. 5ft long, with 12" 'tails' woven with intent and blessings, comes with an organza pouch to store after the ceremony.
These wedding ceremony rituals pay homage to your heritage—and also symbolize your sweet union. Click through to discover cultural traditions to add to your personalized wedding ceremony.
Looking for a unique wedding send-off? Try ribbon wands! You can make them yourself for under $1 each and they are a nice little take home gift for your guests (your flower girls will LOVE ’em!!) Ribbon wands are waved by wedding guests as the bride and groom exit the ceremony and/or the reception. They …
A custom shadowbox including everything that was special and must be remembered about your wedding. The example shown displays the couples Hand Fasting Cord and a copy of their vows. This dimensional piece of paper artwork can also include items such as save the date, ceremony invitation, reception details, your menu and fun or formal photos of the newlyweds. Handcrafted flowers in complimentary colors and textures are chosen to embellish the piece with a variety of blooms. Pearls and rhinestones are individually placed around the design and added to the centers of the flowers to add a little sparkle. The detailed keepsake sample shown is mounted in a grey woodtone 16x20 inch shadowbox frame with a depth of 3" and included hangers for easy wall mounting. Pulling together all your special momentos is a wonderful way to commemorate a very unique event that was planned and celebrated by you. Put your love on display for all your friends and family to reminisce each time they see it. A feel good family heirloom that is one of a kind. **********How To Order********** #1. Purchase the listing above keeping in mind the colors and style can be changed. Each Keepsake is unique and one of a kind. #2. Send me the unique to you items such as the hand fasting cord, invitation, save the date, engagement picture etc. that you would like included in the design along with a note on accent colors or themes. Mail to : Kay Wilson 40942 County Road 170 Melrose, MN 56352 #3. The design process begins and the finished keepsake is mailed back via USPS ready for displaying **********Please convo me with any questions or special request ********** Most projects take 4-6 weeks to complete after receiving the invitation
I made our own tassled, loop-braided handfasting cords. For anyone else interested in making some like this, here’s my documented process, as well as some helpful tips I learned along the way.
