I never knew how many different unity ceremonies there were but I'm so excited to say we decided to do a braided chord ceremony!
Can you explain that one? I never heard of it
Posted by jassy119
A lasso ceremony is where a lasso is made out of either rosary beads, crystal beads, ribbon, flowers (pretty much whatever u want to make it out of) and it is placed over the bride and groom's shoulders (after they exchange vows) in the form of an '8' to symbolize their everlasting union and that they are bound together for life.
I saw this a long time ago on TLCs old show A Wedding Story. I had always said if I ever got married I wanted to do that at my wedding.
Posted by scottsbride
You can do the hand ceremony. It is a poem that is read.
The Hands Ceremony
xxxx and xxxx, Please face each other and take each other’s hands, so that you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever.
These are the hands that will work along side yours as together you build your future.
These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other.
These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief temporarily comes your way.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children.
These are the hands that will give you support and encouragement to chase down your dreams.
These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times.
These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.
These are the hands that will lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into eyes that are filled with overwhelming love for you.
And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.
we're doing a sand ceremony :)
Posted by RussianBride
Wow! I like that a lot!
Jassy - what's a lasso ceremony?
FH & I are interfaith - do you know if there are any ceremonies for that?
Posted by scottsbride
You can do the hand ceremony. It is a poem that is read.
The Hands Ceremony
xxxx and xxxx, Please face each other and take each other’s hands, so that you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever.
These are the hands that will work along side yours as together you build your future.
These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other.
These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief temporarily comes your way.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children.
These are the hands that will give you support and encouragement to chase down your dreams.
These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times.
These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.
These are the hands that will lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into eyes that are filled with overwhelming love for you.
And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.
We are doing a sand ceremony too, but I really like the frame idea.
Posted by Butterflyfaye
I have to say, the braided cord ceremony is remarkably similar to the handfasting we'll be doing.
In the days leading up to the wedding, FH and I will sit down and choose colors for three ribbons, and braid them together privately while talking about our intents, goals, and aspirations for the marriage (notice the three).
Then this cord will be used to 'tied' our hands together (sometimes its draped) while a blessing is read.
There are couples who choose to braid it during the ceremony, but to braid something of any real length, long enough to wrap around both hands and securely attach together takes a while.
Posted by RussianBride
Wow! I like that a lot!
Jassy - what's a lasso ceremony?
FH & I are interfaith - do you know if there are any ceremonies for that?
Posted by bklynbride2be
We are doing a wine blending ceremony. FH is jewish and I am catholic so I wanted a form of unity ceremony that incorporated parts of the jewish wine blessing. Also, we love wine so it is perfect for us!
Posted by RussianBride
Posted by scottsbride
You can do the hand ceremony. It is a poem that is read.
The Hands Ceremony
xxxx and xxxx, Please face each other and take each other’s hands, so that you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever.
These are the hands that will work along side yours as together you build your future.
These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other.
These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief temporarily comes your way.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children.
These are the hands that will give you support and encouragement to chase down your dreams.
These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times.
These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.
These are the hands that will lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into eyes that are filled with overwhelming love for you.
And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.
Oh wow I want to use this! Does the priest or rabbi have to read this or can it be read by anyone we chose?
Posted by scottsbride
You can do the hand ceremony. It is a poem that is read.
The Hands Ceremony
xxxx and xxxx, Please face each other and take each other’s hands, so that you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever.
These are the hands that will work along side yours as together you build your future.
These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other.
These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief temporarily comes your way.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children.
These are the hands that will give you support and encouragement to chase down your dreams.
These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times.
These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.
These are the hands that will lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into eyes that are filled with overwhelming love for you.
And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.
