Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Handfasting Ceremony

Jasmine wanted to get married on November 11th. When she contacted me I told her the only time I had available would be 7:00 pm. Since she had family traveling, she decided to get married at noon the next day. It was a good decision because the weather was much nicer on Saturday.

Here's a photo with her father. It's finally time!

 
As part of the wedding ceremony, Jasmine and Brennan wanted to include a handfasting, which has Celtic origins. Handfasting is often associated with paganism but can easily be adapted for Christian and other religious traditions. I have many samples and am always open to other possibilities. For their ceremony, colored ribbons were tied as specific promises were made.
 We can only accommodate a few guests but that will soon change when our wedding bridge is complete. (more on this later)
After the ceremony everyone went inside to enjoy cake and sparkling cider.
Jasmine order the cake topper from Etsy.
 I wish you could see the detail. The doves are inserted in a small base and looked lovely on the cake. Jasmine plans to display the doves in a shadow box. What a nice wedding memento.

After the cake was cut it was time for the wedding toast. With smiles and a few tears, their families wished them much love and happiness!