Handfasting
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Herbs and Flowers for Pagan Weddings and HandfastingsHerbs and flowers have been used since before the days of the Romans in marriage and commitment ceremonies. Find out what traditional herbs you can include in your ceremony, and what the meaning behind them is. -
Marriage Ceremonies from Around the World: HandfastingOne of the more visually-inspiring and deeply moving wedding ceremonies ever witnessed, Handfasting is also one of the oldest known to humankind. -
Something Old, Something NewWith divorce rates in the western world staggering, a new perspective concerning the bonds of marriage may be in order, using an ancient Celtic marriage ceremony as the basis.
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How to Celebrate Beltane, the Pagan Fire Festival, with a HandfastingMay 1st is known as May Day, or Beltane if you're pagan. It is one of the fire festivals to celebrate the turning of the season. Spring is also the time when couples decide to get married so why not celebrate with a Handfasting.
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Trial Marriage- Pagan CeremonyThe idea of being married for a year and a day, after which you decide if you wish to continue the marriage, can seem to be an odd idea. How do you explain handfasting to family and friends?
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Handfasting: The Ancient Marriage Rite And How to Include it in a Modern CeremonyTraditionally, handfasting was used as a form of marriage for the Celts. It is often use today as well, especially in Renaissance themed weddings, nature-based, and pagan weddings. However, it can be a beautiful touch for any.
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The History of Handfasting and Its Place in Today's WeddingHistorical handfasting still has a place in today's wedding. It can be incorporated into the ceremony, or be an actual wiccan or pagan rite.
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Handfastings- a Different Kind of WeddingA Handfasting ceremony is often referred to as a "Wiccan wedding". The ceremony may or may not be legally binding.
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