WHY NOT TRULY ‘TIE THE KNOT’

A Celtic ritual

Handfasting Ceremonies

This is a beautiful ritual that goes back to Celtic times (technically, to Ancient Roman and Greek days). It is the origin of “tying the knot”. A bespoke handfasting ceremony will be prepared for you, allowing personal dreams to be realised.

Before family and friends, the couple declare their intent to enter into union. Then the hands of the couple are clasped and fastened together with a cord or ribbon, before or, usually, just after their vows are made to each other. The wrapping of the cord(s) forms an infinity symbol, and the knot symbolises the new unity of the couple.

A handfasting at Lillibrooke Manor

Photo courtesy of Louie Donovan Photography

Handfastings can be part of various ceremonies, notably weddings and vow renewals. Vows That Wow offer the following choices:

1. Full Celtic: this is nature-related, and focuses on the elements.

2. Partial: this is a traditional wedding ceremony, which includes a handfasting immediately after the Vows.

Some people choose to hold a handfasting in the Inner Circle at Stonehenge, which Vows That Wow can arrange, given sufficient notice. Another possibility is a ceremony in the public area, and that can be fantastic too!

A Stonehenge Midsummer Vow Renewal Ceremony

I just wanted to say thank you so much for a beautiful, moving handfasting. It was a terrific day, and you made it so special.

Cheers for doing us so proud.

A & R

Thanks again for your help on the big day. I was truly surprised at how many people approached me later that evening asking more about the ceremony and that they had never heard of it before, and loved the wording and vows you put together.

M & K