
hand-fasting
Does hand-fasting have to be done at a wedding ceremony? Hand-fasting is not the sole domain of wedding ceremonies. It can be done during an engagement, when a couple makes the choice to live together or to celebrate a special ceremony, an anniversary, or a renewing of vows. As a celebrant, I just love including hand-fasting in my marriage ceremony ritual and often read this passage that relates to the ritual: We have gathered here in this beautiful place under the eye of the