As a Civil Wedding Celebrant in Catania and Sicily, I like to include in my repertoire unique and meaningful rituals that represent the couple's love and commitment.
One of these rites is the Rite of Ribbons or Handfasting, an ancient tradition that symbolizes the indissoluble bond between spouses.
The Rite of the Ribbons involves the future spouses holding hands, while three ribbons are wrapped around their wrists, creating a symbolic bond that represents the couple's union.
There are three ribbons used to symbolize the respective families of origin and the new one that has just been formed, and they can also be applied by parents while they recite thoughts dedicated to the spouses.
This ritual can be customized in many different ways to suit the couple's needs and preferences, for example combining it at the time of exchanging vows.
There are many different ways to interpret the Ritual of Ribbons or Tied Hands during a secular wedding ceremony.
For example: the ribbon could be a particular color, chosen by the couple to represent an important aspect of their life or relationship. It may also be possible to use a ribbon that has special meaning to the couple, such as a piece of fabric from a familiar dress or a special necklace.
The rite of ribbons or tied hands can be particularly suitable for those couples who are looking for a way to unite their traditions and their lives even when they come from different cultures, because it can be easily adapted to any culture or religion.
Would you like to celebrate your wedding with this ritual?
Then call Giovanni Romolo Flaccomio, GRF Celebrant, Celebrant of Civil Weddings and Symbolic Rites in Catania and Sicily, on +39 346 436 5000 or write an email to grfcelebrant@gmail.com and request a free consultation for your wedding.
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