The Ceremony

WEDDINGS WITH A DIFFERENCE

 The love you share together is unique onto itself,
so perhaps you might wish to create a ceremony that
gives voice to your unique expression of life?

Have you thought about taking your self back in time when Gods and Goddesses guided the mystical path of the people? Perhaps you are close to the earth and would like to incorporate the ritual gifts of native chants and drumming. Or maybe, in your ceremonial commitment, you feel strongly about your lineage and wish to create the entire event honoring your ancestral heritage.

If you would rather choose a more traditional style of ceremony here are some optional rituals de-signed to include special family members or your guests.

For the bride and groom
Commemorative candle honoring those who are not physically in attendance but are spiritually present.

Commitment vows are a heartfelt expression between the bride and groom

Exchange of the Roses — symbolizes both the spiritual and material aspects of marriage.

Hand Fasting — a Celtic tradition that savors the blessing found in the power of three.

For mothers, the bride and groom and the children in second marriage ceremonies.

A Unity Candle — the lighting of which symbolizes a new energy, a new love and a new commitment in our world.

For your families and all your guests.

A Blessing Stone — an engraved stone passed amongst your guests for all to embrace and give of their blessing.
 

Typical Order of Ceremony

Processional
(Optional Hand Fasting)

Welcome
(Optional Commemorative Candle)

Introduction
(Optional Unity Candle)

Vows
(Optional reading or song by a family member)

Ring Exchange
(Optional Stone Blessing Ritual)
(Optional reading or song by a family member)

Blessing

Pronouncement of Marriage

Signing of the Registry

Presentation of Couples to family and guests

Recessional