Ring warming ceremonies have been around for many years, and many religions and cultures incorporate them into wedding ceremonies; but what are they, and how are they done? When a couple have a ring warming, it is usually part of the main wedding ceremony. It involves inviting all guests to the wedding ceremony to hold […]
weddings
Spring Weddings
Spring is here, and is the season associated with fertility, sowing seeds, new beginnings and new life. This in mind, spring is the ideal time of year to get married for some couples, and spring weddings are now very popular. Pagan beliefs associated with spring or Ostara as it is called, have crossed over into […]
Handfasting
Handfasting ceremonies were originally Pagan Celtic betrothal ceremonies. As an alternative Celebrant, I perform various handfasting ceremonies, for all kinds of couples regardless of any belief they may or may not have. Handfasting is popular with Pagan couples still, but many other couples who aren’t Pagans are incorporating this betrothal tradition within their wedding ceremonies. […]