Ceremony
Inclusions
Core Moments
Sometimes it’s the small, intimate moments that tend to have the most significant impact on the overall experience of the day. These cherished interactions can create lasting memories that truly define your special event.
Below are some lovely mini ceremonies that can be beautifully included in your celebration. These unique rituals can add a special touch to your day and create lasting memories for you and your partner.
Note: Bring your own candles, sand, stones, and any additional meaningful items. With advance planning, we can provide the appropriate reading to accompany the moment. There is no fee for any of the inclusions.
Express Your Love Uniquely
It's so important that when you are standing at the altar, holding hands and looking into each other's eyes, the words spoken to unite you in marriage must perfectly express your beliefs and love for one another.
UNITY CANDLE
Ignite your shared future. As you each light the central candle, symbolize the joining of your individual lives into one unified flame, representing the warmth, light, and commitment shared.
BUILD A BOUQUET
A community blessing. Invite loved ones to contribute a flower to your bouquet, each offering a heartfelt wish for your marriage. A touching way to involve family and friends in your union.
LOVE LOCKS
Secure two individual locks together, creating an unbreakable representation of your bond and promising a love that will endure through all the seasons of life.
UNITY SAND
Blend your lives together. Pour different colored sands into a single vessel, symbolizing the merging of your individual paths, families, and dreams into a beautiful and harmonious whole.
HANDFASTING
Experience an ancient tradition where ribbons or cords are wrapped around your joined hands, symbolizing the deep connection and commitment you make to one another.
LOVE LETTER BOX
A future promise. Write heartfelt letters expressing your love and hopes, then seal them in a box with wine to be opened on a future anniversary, a timeless reminder of your vows.
SEEDS/ TREE CEREMONY
Symbolize growth and enduring love by planting a seedling or small tree together, nurturing it just as you nurture your relationship, watching it flourish each year.
OATHING STONE
Setting vows in stone. Embrace this Celtic tradition by holding a stone as you speak your vows, grounding your commitment and promising a love as steadfast and enduring as the earth itself.
UNITY HEART OR CROSS
Two pieces coming together. Individually add pieces to assemble a heart or cross together, symbolizing coming together as you create new chapters along your life's path.
FISHERMAN’S KNOT
A bond that strengthens. Tie this knot together to create a "Lovers Knot" which grows stronger under pressure, representing your resilient and enduring love.
UNITY PAINTING
Creating a shared masterpiece. Pour paint on canvas or create artwork together to symbolize your individual stories coming together to create something completely new that tells a story.
THE LASSO
A symbol of eternal embrace. Drape this cord over your shoulders, a symbol of your eternal bond, mutual support, and unwavering commitment to each other's well-being for life.
WISHING STONES
A gift of blessings. Each guest will write wishes and names on stones which are placed in a jar or basket for the couple to take with them, adding extra love to their journey.
JUMPING THE BROOM
Embrace this tradition, said to be rooted in ancient Africa, to symbolically sweep away the past and step forward into a joyful and prosperous future together. Sweep in the new !
THE COIN (ARASS)
A promise of support. 13 gold coins, symbolizing your promise to support one another materially and emotionally, creating a strong foundation for a thriving, abundant marriage.
Our Ceremony Builder
We will happily work with you to make your celebration the one you've always dreamed of having. Your day, your way! These are just a few ideas, you can get as creative as you want! We would be honored to help you incorporate any of these into your ceremony. If you need a bit more guidance in that department, you can choose our 'Ceremony Builder' that is 36 pages - over 170 readings, poems, vows, etc. (both civil/secular and religious) to choose from to create a personalized one. Quotes from William Shakespeare to John Lennon, Marianne Williamson to the Dalai Lama, Dr. Who to Dr. Seuss. We can add a favorite poem or song lyric of yours, anything you want.
Honoring Loved Ones
The day is filled with powerful emotions and memories that fill every corner of your event space. To honor those who have passed, consider thoughtfully placing cherished photos, heartfelt letters, meaningful names, beautiful cards, and special mementos on a chair, pew, or table. This display will allow other guests to appreciate and possibly contribute to the memories of your honored loved ones.
We offer a selection of special and unique chairs for you to use if this idea resonates with you. Please ask before your event and we can offer chairs that are unique, sturdy, and appealing to the eye. Please do not move the antique furniture on your own as some of it is very fragile.
These pictures were taken at the Hanover Historical Society Museum in 2024. It’s a fascinating portal into local history and lore, and a visit there would add a beautiful addition to the wedding day or weekend activities your guests might choose from.
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