Charles Atencio and Kimberly McManama Cultural Celtic Handfasting (2017-08-18)

As this may be the first time that some of you are attending a handfasting you might be interested in the symbolism of what you will see today. Much of which are familiar in all but their context.
Those of you who have been to a Greek Orthodox ceremony will undoubtedly recognize the symbolic binding of the hands at the end of the service that inspired the terms “Bonds of Holy Matrimony” and to “Tie the knot” This custom has also been known the world over, through many different periods in history.
During the Middle Ages to be seen in public holding hands was a sign that a couple were exclusive to one another. And while rings were for the very rich, love knows no bounds and a simple cord would do just fine.
Those of you who are fans of the Renaissance period will be happy to see the jumping of broom at the closing of the ceremony which symbolically sweeps clean the past reminding our Bride and Groom that the power to create the future ahead and the quality of life that they both so richly deserve is their own.

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So happy for you guys

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This is adorable!!

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