Celtic Handfasting

One of the things we like about handfasting is that it is also a declaration of intent, where the bride and groom clearly state that they are marrying of their own free will.

Traditionally, a Celtic handfasting was performed by a priest or priestess, who would invoke the energies of the four elements to create a sacred circle in which the couple could be joined as embodiments of god and goddess.
The cloth that bound their hands was usually the tartan plaid, representing the groom's clan or family group.
In this particular ceremony, cords are draped over the couples' hands, one for each vow made (you can make up your own vows of course... the vows that are most special to both of you)