Scottish handfasting ceremony

I like the idea of multiple bindings in this kind of fashion and I'd save my personal vows for the civil ceremony before hand and a little piece in the toasts

Have you ever heard the phrase tying the knot? Did you know that the term comes from a Scottish wedding custom of Handfasting. When couples couldn’t get to the church, it was customary for them to perform a handfasting ceremony which would give the couple a year on the day to be together. They would tie their hands together to symbolise the unity and love of the relationship. Go check out our blog to find all the other amazing Scottish Wedding Customs.

Scottish handfasting wedding, betrothal and renewal ceremonies performed by Scot AnSgeulaiche, trained and experienced celebrant

Handfasting is an ancient tradition of binding two people together in the name of love, trust, and promise. Some handfastings would be for a year and a day,

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Traditional Celtic Wedding Vow: Ye are Blood of my Blood, and Bone of my Bone. I give ye my Body, that we Two might be One. I give ye my Spirit, 'til our Life shall be Done. You cannot possess me for I belong to myself But while we both wish it, I give you that which is mine to give You cannot command me, for I am a free person But I shall serve you in those ways you require and the honeycomb will taste sweeter coming from my hand.

Tie the knot (literally!) with this ultimate handfasting ceremony guide, including a sample script to use for your hand binding ritual.

This post will provide you with a quick tour of the history of handfasting, from its origins through to how present-day couples incorporate it into their wedding ceremonies. As I have said before, handfasting as a tradition is very old – so old in fact that we don’t know exactly when it originated

Handfasting cords can be tailored to suit your personal style and preferences, ranging from intricate designs to simple yet meaningful creations. Ultimately,

Discover the handfasting ritual for your wedding ceremony. Learn about its origins, personalization tips, officiant scripts, and everything you need to know for incorporating this symbolic Celtic tradition.

Jayne Macdonald and Keith Moyes were married on 8th July 2017 at the Village Hotel Edinburgh in a stylish silver and sunflower themed Scottish handfasting

Great guide to what the colors represent for the handfasting cord. I think I want our wedding colors to be black, silver, and blue. Gotta run that by him though.