Ceremonies

Hand-fasting – A Guide

The hand-fasting #ritual is a beautiful, magical rite of passage. Many non-Pagan and non-Wiccan couples are adopting this old custom, much like when couples borrow from other traditions to craft their own ceremony to match their distinctive personalities....

A Beautiful Bali Wedding?

Weddings

Ever thought of having your special day in Bali, by the beach on a balmy afternoon? Is it legal? would your wedding be recognised here?

New traditions – Same-sex weddings

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies

Many people think that a same sex ceremony is the same as a ‘straight’ ceremony. And while very much is the same, LGBQTI people may have their own traditions, their own dynamics and their own sensitivities and require a different layer of knowledge and sensitivity.

Wedding Readings

Weddings

Whether a scripture passage, poem stanza, or children’s book excerpt, the readings at your wedding should reflect your style as a couple as well as invite guests to learn more about the love you share with each other.

Win a free ceremony

Weddings

I know planning a wedding can be a very expensive task. So, I have a very special offer for you! Couples who book their ceremony with me before November 30, 2016 will go in the running to win one of the following prizes: Free ceremony – your ceremony free, just as you...

Ceremony Songs

Weddings

When you plan your ceremony, you need to think about more than one song. You should consider one for when you enter, and as you leave. But also think about songs to play while your guests are waiting for the bride to arrive, a song for when you are signing the...

Wedding Altar

Weddings

Why have a wedding altar? Well you don’t have to – you don’t have to do anything! Traditionally, in western cultures, couples were often married at the church altar. An altar is a structure on which offerings such as sacrifices are made for religious purposes, and by...

7 Wild Wedding Facts

Weddings, World Traditions

Valentines day is one of the most popular days for Las Vegas weddings! Early Roman brides carried a bunch of herbs, such as garlic and rosemary, under their veils to symbolize fidelity and fertility and to ward off evil. These herbs served as a precursor to the modern...

White Wedding?

Weddings, World Traditions

Because white is the color of mourning in Eastern cultures, white #wedding dresses are uncommon.

Kidnapped Brides!

Weddings, World Traditions

In many cultures, the groom historically often kidnapped the bride, and the groom’s friends would help him, leading to the modern-day groomsmen. At the alter, the groom always stood on the bride’s right side so his right hand—or his sword hand—would be free to...

Spiral Wedding Day Aisle

Weddings

Do you dread the idea of walking straight down the aisle? How about a circle and skip the straight aisle? I do heaps of work with people sitting in circle – it’s such a beautiful way to have people connect with each other and feel part of something. Doing your...

Honeymoon history

Ceremonies, Same Sex ceremonies, Weddings

Nowadays we are used to planning a special get away with our newly beloved spouse. But honeymoons weren’t always so luxurious. Ancient Norse bridal couples went into hiding after the #wedding, and a family member would bring them a cup of honey wine for 30 days...

Inspiration

Weddings

This is some serious inspiration!! @howheasked Is an instagram account dedicated to ring selfies and amazing proposal photos. This account is gonna give you the feels for sure!!

Candle Ceremony

Same Sex ceremonies, Weddings

Ever seen a couple light candles as part of their ceremony and wondered what it was all about? The candle ceremony is a symbolic metaphor for two merging families, or the union of two individuals, becoming one in commitment. The candle ceremony uses two taper candles...