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Hand-fasting is a symbolic unity ritual in which a couple stand face to face as their hands are tied together – this is where the phrase, "tying the knot" comes from. As your hands are bound, you can recite special words that you have prepared for each other to express your commitment to one another, or a family member or friend may prepare a wish for you both for the future, or as your celebrant I can prepare the words for you, working together means we can craft a beautiful ceremony.
Hand-fasting rituals are associated with Pagan ceremonies, but are now often seen in secular, spiritual, and even some Christian ceremonies.
"The unity sand ceremony", is a variation of the unity candle ceremony, it is a tradition full of symbolism. Two people take sand from their individual vessels and combine the grains into one. The act represents the joining of two individuals and the creation of a new union and family. The joined vessel symbolises the marriage of both partner’s hopes, dreams and values. The sand ceremony can be extended if children are involved to include a family connection.
A painting ceremony is either performed by a live artist at the wedding ceremony, or it can be performed by the couple. A creative piece of art is an alternative to a unity ceremony. The spontaneity of pouring paint together on to canvas represents their union and matching their wedding colours they complete a symbol to be displayed in their home as a memory.
Jumping the Broom represents sweeping away your single lives and jumping into your married future. The wooden handle of the broom represents the strength of your commitment, the straw represents family, and the ribbons represent being held you together as one. The act itself represents love, togetherness, loyalty and respect.
This beautiful ritual involves your wedding rings being passed around your chosen guests and warmed with their love, blessings and positive energy. By the time the rings make it on to the fingers of the couple, they will contain something very powerful and very precious - the love and blessings of their friends and family.
Unity candles are where at the ceremony two candles are used to lite a single, larger, central candle symbolising the union of two lives.
In a group setting one candle can be used to lite a candle held by every group member with best wishes expressed for the future.
Lighting a candle at a funeral symbolises a loved one’s memory, living on, like a beacon of hope in darkness, the light symbolises life, hope and a sense of peace during grief. The candle rituals are deeply personal and have been carried out for many years, in many cultures and religions and non-religious contexts.
At weddings and funerals remembering absent members with a candle can provide a moment of private reflection, the steady flame is a reminder that the memory and spirit of the person live on and is being specially remembered at the ceremony, sometimes without any words or attention being drawn to the fact.
"The story at the ceremony was brilliantly told, capturing every detail, and the way it was woven together was exceptional, fun and upbeat."