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When considering your wedding, there are a range of elements, that can make your ceremony, truly unique.
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Wine box & Love letters.
The couple will write love letters to each other before the wedding, which they will seal in an envelope. You will choose your favourite bottle of wine or drink of your choice and place these and any other memorabilia in the wine box.
Should you choose this ceremony option, during the wedding you will seal the box and vow not to open it until an agreed anniversary of your choice.
This can be a wonderful reminder you of why they fell in love and choose to be together in the first place.
Handfasting/Tying the knot.
Handfasting/Tying the knot.
Handfasting, also known as the tying of the hands, is a beautiful and meaningful ritual in which the couple's hands are gently bound together with ribbons or cords. This ancient tradition symbolises the joining of two lives and the commitment they make to one another.
As their hands are wrapped together, it represents the binding of their hearts, hopes, and dreams in a union of love, trust, strength, and unity. Each ribbon serves as a reminder of the promises they make today, creating a bond that will support and sustain them throughout their journey together. May this act be a lasting symbol of the love they share and the life they now begin as one.
What are the meanings of the colours used in a handfasting ribbon/cords?
· Red – for passion, strength, lust and fertility
· Orange – for encouragement, attraction, kindness, plenty
· Green – finances, fertility, charity, prosperity, health
· Yellow – charm, confidence, joy, balance
· Blue – tranquillity, patience, devotion, sincerity
· Purple – power, piety, sanctity, sentimentality, healing, health
· Black – strength, wisdom, vision, success
· White – purity, concentration, meditation, peace
· Grey – neutrality, cancelling, balance
· Pink – unity, honour, truth, romance, happiness
· Brown – earth, grounding, talent, telepathy, home
· Silver – treasure, values, creativity, inspiration
· Gold – energy, wealth, intelligence, longevity
Unity Sand Ceremony.
Unity Sand Ceremony.
The unity sand ceremony, 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. Children can also participate, by adding their own coloured sand.
Wine Blending Ceremony.
In the wine ceremony, the couple may choose to pour a glass of red wine and a glass of white wine together, blending them into a single blush-coloured drink that they then share. This act symbolises the coming together of two individuals into one shared life, representing unity, balance, and togetherness.
Alternatively, you may wish to personalise the ritual by combining other beverages of your choice, such as dark and white rum, gin and tonic, or any drinks that hold special meaning for you as a couple.
Broom/Besom Jumping Ceremony.
The broom jumping ceremony is rooted in ancient tradition and symbolises the gentle sweeping away of negativity, making space for a fresh and joyful beginning. Together, the couple step over a shared threshold, symbolically jumping the broom as they leave the past behind and begin their new life as one, united in love and intention.
The broom, or besom, is often beautifully decorated in your chosen colours and adorned with delicate silver charms. After the ceremony, it may be kept as a cherished keepsake — a lasting reminder of the promises made, and the beautiful journey you begin together.
Sharing a Loving Cup.
This element is all about love, trust, partnership, sharing and generosity of spirit. A goblet of wine or Quaich is symbolic of the cup of life. As the couple shares the wine (or other drink) they promise to share all that the future will bring.
You can either each take a drink, feeding each other or passing it from one to the other, or you can both hold a handle of the bowl each, whilst each of you in turn takes a sip.
The Quaich cup can also be purchased and kept.
Unity Candle/lantern.
The unity candle ceremony is a symbolic wedding ritual in which the couple each take a separate taper candle and together light a single central candle. The two flames represent their individual lives and families, which come together to form one shared flame, symbolising their union in marriage and the creation of a new family unit.
Traditionally used in Catholic wedding ceremonies, this ritual beautifully reflects the joining of two people as well as the coming together of their families in love and unity.
In some ceremonies, the couple’s mothers may light the taper candles as a gesture of blessing and support, symbolising the passing of family love as a new family is formed.
Wishing Jar / tree.
A lovely ritual, where each guest writes well wishes/thoughts or a message to the couple on a label/tag. This is then hung on a stylised tree or placed on a jar as a memento of the day.
Bells.
Bells were said to ward off ‘bad spirits’, bringing good luck to the couple.
Welcome the wedding party into the room/ceremony space with little bells/instruments left on the seats of all the guests (or a couple of rows if it’s a big wedding!). You can use a range of other instruments to create the same lovely effect – bells, castanets, shakers etc.
First Kiss Last Kiss
This is a ceremony option that involves the mothers of both the bride and the groom. They are called upon to join the bride and groom near the end of the ceremony. The mothers gave their children their first kiss when they came into the world and they will give their last kiss as single individuals before sending them on their new journey as husband, wife, or life partner.
Rose Ceremony.
In the rose ceremony the couple can choose to present roses to the mothers or grandmothers, as a way of showing appreciation for their support.
The roses can also be presented as the first gift that the couple will give to each other.
The Oathing Stone
The Oathing Stone is an ancient Scottish tradition, steeped in symbolism and quiet strength. During the ceremony, the couple place their hands upon a carved or painted stone as they speak their wedding vows, grounding their promises in something enduring, timeless, and true.
This beautiful ritual is believed to stem from the old Celtic practice of “setting an oath in stone,” a gesture that reflects the intention that spoken words of love and commitment are held with permanence and sincerity.
Incorporating the Oathing Stone into your ceremony creates a deeply moving and intimate pause, where hearts are anchored, and promises are spoken with intention and presence.
Alternatively, each guest may hold a stone throughout the ceremony, infusing it with their love and well wishes. As these stones are gathered together, they become a collective blessing for the couple—each one a quiet expression of hope, support, and joy for the journey ahead.
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