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5 Strange and Delightful Wedding Traditions From The Past

1569 DAYS AGO | 11.29.2021

5 Strange and Delightful Wedding Traditions From The Past

5 unusual wedding traditions from the past, with modern twists to bring these old fashioned customs back to the marriage ceremony. The silver sixpence, the b...

Newlyweds kiss outdoors in a snowy forest. It looks like it's right out of a fairy tale! The bride is wearing a white long sleeved dress with white gloves, a red cape, a white infinity scarf, and holding a bouquet of white and red roses. The groom wears a gray cardigan and a red bowtie, with a white button up shirt and dark pants.

1590 DAYS AGO | 11.8.2021

5 Unity Ceremony Ideas for a Cozy Winter Wedding (with Scripts)

Unique seasonal unity ceremony ideas to bring warmth, light, and joy to your winter wedding ceremony -- from candle lighting and love letters to a cheerful w...

Burying the Bourbon for a Southern Wedding Ceremony Toast

1610 DAYS AGO | 10.19.2021

Burying the Bourbon for a Southern Wedding Ceremony Toast

Create a unique unity ceremony for your wedding by Burying the Bourbon! This fun tradition is a staple at Southern weddings, with a touch of superstition and...

Kick Your Wedding Off with a Toast: A Wine Blending Ceremony Sample Script

1625 DAYS AGO | 10.4.2021

Kick Your Wedding Off with a Toast: A Wine Blending Ceremony Sample Script

Add a wine blending unity ritual to your wedding ceremony with inspiration from this personalized script, from AMM Minister Max Dovala. This script was used ...

Add Magic to Your Second Ceremony with a ‘Year and a Day’ Handfasting

1629 DAYS AGO | 9.30.2021

Add Magic to Your Second Ceremony with a ‘Year and a Day’ Handfasting

Combine the magic of the Celtic Year and a Day handfasting ritual with your sequel wedding or second ceremony! With links to wedding ceremony scripts, Pagan ...

Tasting the Four Elements - An African Inspired Wedding Tradition

1657 DAYS AGO | 9.2.2021

Tasting the Four Elements - An African Inspired Wedding Tradition

A wedding unity ritual with roots in African Yoruba culture, Tasting the Elements symbolizes the emotions of a long and loving marriage - spicy, sour, bitte...

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The Javanese Siraman Wedding Ritual - An Illustrated Look

1681 DAYS AGO | 8.9.2021

The Javanese Siraman Wedding Ritual - An Illustrated Look

An illustrated guide to the Javanese Siraman Ceremony of Central Java, Indonesia. Learn about this traditional custom involving flower water, bathing, and sp...

Old style painting shows a woman who has fainted, being held up by a man in an expensive garments, as a solider and second woman enter.

1685 DAYS AGO | 8.5.2021

The 5 Most Patriarchal Wedding Traditions (& Modern Alternatives)

Ever wonder 'why do brides wear veils' or 'why do fathers give away the bride'? Learn how wedding symbolism & patriarchy collide in these old marriage customs!

Close up image of a carved wedding 'oath stone' with a Celtic knot wedding design

1756 DAYS AGO | 5.26.2021

The Oathing Stone: A Modern Twist on a Traditional Scottish Unity Ceremony

How to plan & perform an Oathing Stone Ceremony, including vows and sample script for modern or traditional weddings. This versatile unity ritual from Scotla...

Illustration of a wedding table with a bowl of small colorful stones, ready for guests to take in order to participate in a wedding ritual stone blessing ceremony. Beside the bowl of stones is a small handwritten sign that says 'Take a stone to hold during the ceremony,' and there is a small vase with pink flowers beside it

1757 DAYS AGO | 5.25.2021

Include Loved Ones in Your Wedding With a Stone Blessing Ceremony

A stone blessing ceremony and wishing stones are a magical way to involve friends and family members in your wedding ceremony. This unique blessing stones un...

Illustration of a diverse group of moms and matriarchs for wedding ceremonies

1773 DAYS AGO | 5.9.2021

Our Favorite Ways to Include Moms and Matriarchs in a Wedding Ceremony

Learn meaningful ways to include a mother or matriarch in your wedding ceremony, including unity rituals, a walk down the aisle, how to plan with your weddin...

Illustration of ingredients for a Beltane Pagan wedding incense

1781 DAYS AGO | 5.1.2021

A Simple Beltane Incense Recipe for Your Wedding

A magical Beltane incense recipe for your wedding ceremony. A unique addition to any wedding, marriage rite, engagement, betrothal, or Wiccan handfasting rit...

Flower Meanings and Symbolism : What Does Your Wedding Bouquet Say?

1823 DAYS AGO | 3.20.2021

Flower Meanings and Symbolism : What Does Your Wedding Bouquet Say?

Are you fluent in the language of flowers? Learn the meaning and symbolism of common blooms, to help you plan your wedding bouquet and reception arrangements!

Close up photo of someone holding a carefully folded letter, sealed with wax, with a message that says 'For Lydia'. The letter is folded in an intricate way, called letterlocking, and forms a square.

1826 DAYS AGO | 3.17.2021

Give Your Love Letter Ceremony a Centuries-Old Twist with Letterlocking

Give your love letter ceremony a Renaissance twist with letterlocking! This unique unity ritual adds history, tradition, and visual beauty to the wedding cer...

Close up photo shows an officiant wrapping the colorful handfasting cords around a bride and groom's wrists

1832 DAYS AGO | 3.11.2021

New Wedding Officiant Script! Simple Handfasting Ceremony

Simple handfasting ceremony wording and outline for a wedding officiant! Sweet vows, easy to modify for Pagan, Christian, nonreligious or spiritual couples

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