This is the heart of the marriage ceremony. It can be as simple as making an announcement before the assembled witnesses that you take each other as lawfully wedded husband and wife. Or it can be more elaborate… 1. Preliminary
What is a Blessing Circle?
Blessing Circles for All Occasions In contrast to a formal scripted ceremony which usually runs for 30 minutes at most, a Blessing Circle engages a smaller number of intimate friends and family members in a participatory ceremonial process lasting an
How to Choose the Right Celebrant for You
How to ensure that the ceremony you get is one that makes your spirit sing? Chances are good that you have never done this before. You want a celebrant who understands what makes for a ceremony that is alive and memorable,
The Most Important Thing
Begin by figuring out what is most important to you! The most moving, memorable ceremonies are ones which truly reflect your being – your unique qualities, needs and values – and actively engage the circle of community around you. Such a ceremony
Some principles of Spiritual Ceremony
So you’re planning a ceremony.. Congratulations! For thousands of years, humans have used ceremony to help us adapt to change and strengthen our sense of belonging and personal identity.. Ceremony is a powerful medium through which to announce intentions, express
A lovely old Irish wedding vow
Celtic Wedding Vow This old Irish wedding vow comes from the Celts. Translated by Morgan Llywelyn in her book Finn MacCool. You cannot possess me for I belong to myself. But while we both wish it, I give you that which is mine
Planning your ‘green’ wedding – How to have a wedding that doesn’t cost the Earth
My first attempt to put something together about the idea of ‘green’ or ‘eco-friendly’ weddings was ill-fated. It disappeared into cyberspace before I managed to hit the ‘publish’ button. I will have another go at compiling some more local resources,