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Author: Anna Franklin
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Published: 2016-06-08
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 0738748560
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSacred and solemn, handfasting is a marriage rite practiced by Pagans, Druids, Witches, and Shamans for centuries. Anna Franklin explores the fascinating origins of this beautiful ritual and provides practical advice and ideas for planning your own handfasting celebration.
Author: Raven Kaldera
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9780738704708
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn overview of wedding rituals for neopagans features ceremonies inspired by a wide range of influences, mythological love stories, and belief systems, including interfaith ceremonies allowing for just about any combination of religions, and tips on finding officiates, suggested readings, and more.
Author: Liz Williams
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Published: 2021-11-08
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 0738766828
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEverything You Need to Plan Your Pagan Wedding Handfasting is quickly becoming a widely practiced tradition, not only for pagans, but for people from all walks of life. This book is a thorough resource that shares rituals, sample vows, and all the information you need to plan your own ceremony or serve as a celebrant for others. In Modern Handfasting, you will discover the history, legal considerations, logistics, and magic of the big day. Author Liz Williams—a priestess and longtime celebrant—guides you through writing your vows, opening the ceremony, creating and consecrating a circle, calling the quarters, tying the knot, and closing the ceremony. You will also discover tips and stories from other couples and celebrants as well as practical information on early planning, troubleshooting unexpected problems, finding a celebrant, and performing love magic. Learn how to choose flowers, dates, and other details with magical correspondences.
Author: Lady Maeve Rhea
Publisher: Citadel Press
Published: 2001-05
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780806521947
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs Wicca, Withcraft, and other Pagan religions gain in popularity, there is a greater need for the traditional wedding rituals of handfasting. Offers couples tips on blessing a physical union, empowering a new family, planning a memorable ceremony, dealing with non-Pagan friends and relatives, and much more.
Author: Kat Sticker
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2024-02-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEmbark on a journey to celebrate your union with a handfasting ceremony that resonates deeply with your spirit and heritage. "The Ultimate Handfasting" is not just a book; it's a treasure trove designed to guide you through creating a truly unforgettable Pagan-style handfasting event, tailored perfectly to your desires. Your Ceremony, Your Way From the mystical allure of ancient rituals to the incorporation of your personal love story, this guide ensures that every facet of your handfasting-from pre-ceremony to post-celebration-shines with significance. Envision a day where every moment is imbued with symbolism that speaks directly to your hearts, leaving your guests enchanted and engaged. Rich Traditions, Personalized Touches Dive into Part 1 for an exploration of diverse customary rituals that offer a glimpse into the soul of various cultures. Whether you're drawn to the traditions of the UK/Celtic, Nordic/Viking, Slavic, or Wiccan cultures, or wish to blend these with contemporary practices, your handfasting will be a harmonious fusion of past and present. Part 2 is your workshop, presenting 30 meticulously crafted rituals for individuals, couples, and groups. With detailed instructions for personalization, from vows to ceremony scripts, your handfasting will echo your unique bond. Part 3 guides you through orchestrating your handfasting sequence, from the engagement party to the home blessing, ensuring a seamless flow of magical moments. Empower Your Celebration Each ritual is accompanied by a three-pronged key, offering insights into suitability for different events, family participation, and complexity level. This guide empowers you to craft an event that is as inclusive or intimate, as simple or intricate as you wish. A Union Beyond Time "The Ultimate Handfasting" is more than a book; it's a companion for those who seek to celebrate their love in a way that transcends the ordinary. It's for couples who yearn for a ceremony that not only unites them in the present but also connects them to the timeless traditions of love and unity. Let this guide be your passport to a celebration that's as boundless as your love, steeped in the magic of unity, love, and an enchantment that transcends time and space.
Author: Joy Ferguson
Publisher: Pagan Handfasting Traditions f
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781550224610
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the enchanting legends of Arthur and Guinevere, lovers are united as they "tie the knot" with the magick and mysticism of Celtic handfasting traditions. Handfasting, an Ancient Celtic ceremony inspired by the Greeks, Etruscans, Romans, and Norsemen, is regaining popularity within and beyond the Wiccan community as modern couples seek alternative ways to honour their love-bond. Joy Ferguson's Magickal Weddings is a handbook that helps to bring romantic handfasting traditions from antiquity into modern-day ceremonies. It is also a practical wedding planner from start to finish, filled with charts and worksheets, to help any couple organize their handfasting. This complete guide offers: suggestions for vows; ritual elements; tips on how to choose the right day to handfast; different ways to include and accommodate friends and family members in the ceremony; and the symbolism behind elements like cords, flowers, decorative elements, and gemstones.
Author: Carley Roney
Publisher: Potter Style
Published: 2013-03-12
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 0770433820
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the #1 wedding brand comes this indispensable resource, completely revised and updated, to help you choose the perfect words, music, and traditions for your ceremony and reception The ceremony is the cornerstone of your wedding celebration. There are countless ways to make it your own, from meaningful poetry readings to the music that plays as you walk down the aisle. The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions is an important resource for brides and grooms. New and expanded topics in this edition include: -Interfaith ceremonies and blending spiritual traditions -Ways to use technology to enhance your ceremony -New online resources for finding the perfect words for your vows, program, and more -Gay marriages and civil unions -Popular song choices that are already considered classics Throughout, you’ll also find a rich and inspiring selection of both classic and original ideas for: -Religious or secular vows and readings -Traditions and symbolic rituals -Speeches and toasts -Music for the processional, recessional, and the special dances at the reception
Author: Kendra Vauhan Hovey
Publisher: Provenance Press
Published: 2007-12-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781598694475
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The day you exchange vows with the person you love is one of the most important days of your life. What better way to celebrate your commitment to one another than with handfasting-the blessed marriage rite in which the hands of you and your beloved are wrapped in ribbon as you "tie the knot." This symbolic binding together of your two loving souls is a timeless way to begin life's journey together. In this first book of the groundbreaking Passages series, Rev. Dr. Kendra Vaughan Hovey reveals the history behind the ritual. She clearly describes everything you need to plan your own ceremony, including how to: Find the right practice for you; Select flowers and herbs-and discover their meanings; Follow recipes and spells for incense and oils; Write invocations and vows; Integrate Pagan and non-Pagan traditions; Choose the right officiant. With this magickal guide, you'll create a ceremony that not only reflects your devotion to one another but also ensures a lifetime of happiness!"--Publisher's description.
Author: Ariel Meadow Stallings
Publisher: Seal Press
Published: 2010-02-23
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 0786741287
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnenthused by a white wedding gown and bored by the hoopla of the Hollywood-style reception, Ariel Meadow Stallings found herself absolutely exhausted with the nuances of traditional nuptials . . . so she chose to take a walk off the beaten aisle. In this updated edition of Offbeat Bride, Stallings humorously recounts the story of the original offbeat wedding-hers-and shares anecdotes and advice from dozens of other nontraditional couples. She also includes a chapter on budget weddings in today's weak economy, along with sidebars, tips, tricks, and planner encouragement to help you figure out your special day. What results is a combination of hilarious wedding stories and tons of helpful how-tos-a perfect mash-up of memoir and handbook. At once practical and enjoyable, Offbeat Bride validates choosing the funky, different, and offbeat over the traditional, and leads couples through the planning process-from unique ideas on how to announce their engagement all the way to answering the question, "So, how's married life?" Stallings is the ultimate guide to the alternative wedding of your dreams, and with Offbeat Bride, she brings you a book that serves both as an encouragement and celebration of aisles less traveled.
Author: Laurie Sue Brockway
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9780399530999
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom creating personalized rituals and vows to throwing a bridal shower fit for a goddess, Brockway reveals the secrets to radiating confidence and beauty while planning for that special day.
