What is a handfasting ceremony and where did it originate? Traditionally, handfasting ceremonies were Pagan betrothal ceremonies; performed as an intention to marry rather than an actual wedding ceremony. Couples who wanted to marry took part in a ceremony declaring their intentions to the villagers or their community. Their hands were bound together using cloth, READ MORE
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What is the Difference Between a Marriage Ceremony and a Celebrant Wedding Ceremony?
Congratulations you are getting married, now the fun starts with planning everything for your big day. Your dress, suit, clothing, shoes, venue, photographer, transport, rings, food, accessories, venue décor and that all important list of bridesmaids and groomsmen. Wedding planning is exciting with so many things to think about, but have you thought about the READ MORE
Ideas for Postponed Weddings
At the time of writing this blog it is the second week in April 2020, and the world is under the horrific cloud of COVID-19. It is a time of sadness, fear and change. It can also be a time of newly found joy, hope and planning. Certainly not in our lifetime has there ever READ MORE
Why is it Traditional for a Woman to Propose to a Man on a Leap Year?
Today is leap day also called ‘Bachelors Day’ by some, and historically it has become the traditional day in various countries for a woman to propose marriage to her partner should she decide to marry. Traditionally men are recognised as being the expected ones to ask the big question. Where did the tradition for women READ MORE
The Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza
Congratulations on your impending wedding day. Now the planning has started it can be a busy, exciting and sometimes daunting time. There is so much to plan and so much choice but where do you start if you are fun, creative, funky, alternative people looking for wedding suppliers who offer things out of the ordinary? READ MORE
Yule Weddings and Handfasting Ceremonies.
Yuletide or Yule, is the Pagan festival celebrating the winter solstice, the shortest day on 21st December. It celebrates a return of the sun after the shortest day and is celebrated with natural decorations, mostly of the season. Evergreen trees, holly, ivy, mistletoe, pine cones, oranges and cinnamon sticks. Couples who celebrate Yule, see it READ MORE
Polyamorous Weddings and Commitment Ceremonies
Polyamorous relationships have always been a part of human culture for many people all over the world. Traditionally wedding ceremonies acknowledged the love and union between two people which excluded polyamorous relationships. Celebrant ceremonies however give all people in relationships the opportunity to have a wedding or a commitment ceremony. Made up from the Greek READ MORE
Gothic Wedding Checklist
A gothic wedding, like all weddings is a joyous and happy occasion. Planning a wedding is an exciting and a busy time. There are many things to plan include deciding on what kind of ceremony you would like. Below are some suggestions to help you plan the perfect gothic wedding. Gothic Wedding Checklist: When and READ MORE
Spring/Ostara Weddings and Handfasting Ceremonies
Spring/Ostara is here, and it is the season associated with fertility, sowing seeds, new beginnings and new life. Warmer weather and the reappearance of colours and flowers are a deciding factor for those who choose to have Spring/Ostara weddings and handfasting ceremonies. Ceremonies are usually preferred to be held outdoors (weather permitting). Pagan couples generally READ MORE
Norse/Viking Themed Handfasting and Wedding Ceremonies
Norse and Viking themed handfasting and wedding ceremonies are the favoured kind of ceremony for many couples. Requests for these themes for ceremonies have increased, and this maybe for a number of reasons. Many people want to pay homage to their Norse/Scandinavian heritage, some have an interest due to the television programme ‘Vikings’. Whatever the READ MORE