Hand Tying Ceremony

Hand tying or handfasting dates back thousands of years and has Celtic and Druid origins. It is an incredibly popular way for people to show their eternal love in the presence of their nearest and dearest. Hand fasting is the practice of joining hands by crossing them side by side during a ceremony. This ritual binds a couples’ hands together – often with coloured ribbon or rope – to signify their never-ending love. During the handfast, the couple will have their hands tied together, binding them into their new future as one. The phrase ‘tying the knot’ and shaking someone’s hand to agree something comes from this very act!

Handfasting is a practice that can be enjoyed irrespective of your religious beliefs or any other cultural traditions. That means it is perfect for couples with a strong faith, interfaith or are non-religious entirely. The joy of a celebrant-led ceremony is that it gives a couple the freedom to create their own personalised, meaningful occasion.

What Happens Next?

Let’s chat

Before booking, let’s chat! I’d love to hear more about your celebration and what you are looking for from your celebrant. If you decide that I am the perfect celebrant for your day and want to go ahead and book me, I take a 50% deposit. I’ll then send you a contract so we have an agreement in writing.

Let’s get to know one another

Next I’ll send you lots of questions to think about. I promise you’ll love this bit. Imagine getting to hear from your other half all the things they love about you and your relationship. After this, we’ll have a meeting so I can really understand you as a couple and what you want from your big day.

Then it’s over to me to create a beautiful, personalised  ceremony script, centred around ancient tradition of hand fasting, which captures your story and unique personalities. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to make edits and suggestions. We’ll work on it until you’re completely happy that it’s right.

Let’s go

I only ever conduct one ceremony a day so on your big day I’m there purely for you. On the day of the ceremony I’ll arrive early so I have time to meet and chat with the wedding party and with your suppliers, to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

All that remains now is to CELEBRATE! I’ll lead your completely individual ceremony and it will be a beautiful and memorable celebration for you and your guests.