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You can chose a subtle, elaborate, with or without a priest or priestess, jumping the broom, wreath cermony, rose cermony or a blessing of the hands. There are many varieties of handfasting and it is all up to a couple, group, same sex couples. | ||||||||
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I will go over some aspects such as jumping the broom, wreath cermony,
rose cermony and a blessings of the hands. Also at the end of this page
i will provide a link to a page that I found that has excellent information
on handfasting, if you are interested in handfasting please check this
site out. They go more indepth into the subjects listed above and even
alot of aspects that I am not covering.
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Rose Ceremony |
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| In the Rose Ceremony, the Bride and Groom give each other a Rose. Two roses are all that is necessary. The Rose Ceremony is placed at the end of the ceremony just before or after being pronounced husband and wife. | |||||||||
| Blessing of the Hands | |||||||||
| If desired, this can be inserted before the binding of the hands in the ritual, or anywhere else you see fit. | |||||||||
| Wreath Ceremony | |||||||||
| An ivy wreath is being used as the base (introduced by a friend who will relate it to ivy's traditional meanings, including the marital connection). Various friends and family members will add sprigs of various plants/flowers with traditional meanings related to marriage | |||||||||
| Jumping the Broom | |||||||||
| Many pagans, as well as non-pagans, now associate "jumping the broom" with pagan handfastings. For pagans not of African American decent, including a broom in the ceremony is appropriate. The broom represents a threshold. The handfasted couple, although still individuals, begin a new life together. Jumping over the broom represents crossing this threshold into new territory, a life vitally connected to another's. The leap that the couple takes over the broom is also symbolic. Starting a new life with another person does require a "leap of faith". But by taking the leap, the individuals make a gesture of dedication to working together through the tough times ahead. Brooms are also symbols of the hearth, the center of the new family being created. | |||||||||
Colors of the Cord used in tying the Knot and their significance in the binding of the hands are as follows:
| Cord Color | Significance |
| Dark Blue | for
a safe journey and longevity |
| Light Blue | for
understanding and patience |
| Pink | for
romance, honor, partnership and happiness |
| Green | for
health, prosperity, luck, fertility and beauty |
| Red | for
courage, strength and passion |
| Yellow | for
wisdom and harmony |
| Brown | for
healing animals and the home |
| Silver | for
creativity and protection |
| Gold | for
unity, prosperity, and longevity |
| White | for
peace, sincerity and devotion |
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