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When you decide to get married, or hold any ceremony, you often want to have something else in there that makes it feel a little more special. Be it handfasting, or a candle ritual, here are a few ideas that you can add to your special day.
Exchanging Vows
The most common ritual, the exchanging of vows, written by yourself or by me, that are words of love and hope to share with each other.
Candle Ritual
From Roman and greek history somes the lighting of two canfles, which, in turn, light a singel candle together, signifyinhg unity and love.
Sand Pouring
Stemming from Native American culture, the layering nad mixing of sand into a new vessel is symbolic of the mixing of two families into one.
Hand-Fasting
A celtic ritual of laying a braided rope around the hands and the newly married pulling the ends and, effectively, "tying the knot" - very popular.
Ring warming
On old Irish custom, the rings are passed through the congregation, everyone warming them until they come together to the newly-weds.
Wine Box ritual
Vows are locked into a box with their favourite tipple. At their 5 year anniversary, they open it to re-read the vows and drink the wine.
Oathing stone
Another Celtic ritual, the couple hold their chosen stone together whilst taking their vows, essentially "setting them in stone" hence the expression.
Flower Ceremony
Flowers are gathered from the guests during the ceremony into a vase that is presented to the couple, who add the last two flowers, normally roses.
And there are more!
From so many cultures and over hundreds of years, celebrations have created wonderful rituals. Taka a look! There is a so many!
About Gary
Gary Noden was trained at the International College of Professional Celebrants in 2026. His love for ceremony began over a decade before when he met his first celebrant at a friend's wedding.
Making the leap, he brings his calm, empathic style of writing to hand-craft beautiful life stories and love stories, intertwined with reflection, rituals and respect to every ceremony he creates.
It's your choice
The one thing you won't get from me is a hard sell. We all know times have been tough, but whatever you are looking for, I will do my best to fit in with your requirements.
All consultations are free, whether you decide to go with me or not, so when you do decide to leap I'll be here to catch you.
Gary
BRIDGE CELEBRANCY
Based in the High Peak, UK
email: gary.noden@bridgecelebrancy.com
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