The couple of earlier this month had a long and wide piece of white ribbon to use when tying their hands together and on that ribbon, each member of their bridal party had written something special about this couple, their relationship to the couple or shared their best wishes for a "happily ever after"!
While the officiant was wrapping the ribbon around their joined hands, she said:
"With the entwining of this knot, I tie all the desires, dreams, love, prayers and happiness wished here in this place to your lives.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever.
These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future.
These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other.
These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes -- tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children.
These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one.
These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.
Lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.
The knots of this binding are not formed by this cord, but by your vows.
You hold in your hands and hearts the making or breaking of this union.
May your marriage be blessed with patience and dedication, forgiveness and respect, love and understanding.
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What a lovely ceremony!
I'm sure there are other messages shared when using this ceremony. Tell us what you have used or seen for the handfasting ceremony! Your thoughts might be just what someone else is looking for!
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Have a great day!
Lexi
