I am getting married in two weeks, in an evening civil ceremony. My fiance and I would like to have some sort of union ceremony included during our wedding, but don't like the traditional candlelighting or the newer 'sand' ceremonies because they are done so often! Any ideas?
2007-07-30 06:58:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You could try a 'handfasting'. Just take the religion out of it and make it a symbolic "tying together' of your lives.
2007-07-30 07:06:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Another idea that is becoming more popular is a hand ceremony. I found a link with some detailed info, but basically the bride and groom face each other and one at a time hold hands palms up then the officiant says a type of blessing. It's really touching.
Good luck!
2007-07-30 14:19:44 · answer #2 · answered by Reba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen the flower ceremony. The Brides family each women (granparents or aunts if not living, mom) carry one color of flower down the asile then place it in a vase the Grooms family (the women) carry a different color flower down the asile and place it into the same vase. Showing the joining of 2 families. I have also seen where the Bride carries a flower to his mom and he brings a flower to her mom showing the new bonds of family. Search under flower ceremony and see what you can find.
2007-07-30 07:09:10 · answer #3 · answered by texascutie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can do a knot ceremony. The preacher takes a really elegant cord and wraps it around your two arms and ties a knot to symbolize the joining of your lives.
Afterwards the knotted cord is displayed in a nice box or something.
2007-07-30 09:00:12 · answer #4 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about decorating a wreath with ribbons. A wreath is a circle that symbolizes an eternity, like the rings. You can have his friends and family tie shades of blue ribbons (for example) and yours tie shades of green ribbons onto the wreath (follow your color scheme if you have one). After the ceremony, you can add details and other decorations to the wreath. You can hang it in your home as a symbol of your unity.
2007-07-30 07:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by Clarissa N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On abeach wedding I saw the groom and the bride both carry sea shells given to them by the officiant and then throwing them on the sea.
2007-07-30 07:32:20 · answer #6 · answered by Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand Ceremony Alternatives
2017-02-20 15:21:25 · answer #7 · answered by mondell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋