Archive for December 2016

Church or Non-Church?

What are the differences between the different types of Celebrant? Do I want a Multifaith Celebrant or a Humanist? Depending on the type of Celebrant you choose, they may, if they are on the Register of Solemnisers, conduct a wedding ceremony where the couple will be legally married after. If, however, they are an Independent…

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Handfasting – A brief explanation

Handfasting Ritual So what exactly is Handfasting and what are its origins? In reality the origins are probably lost in time; however, this ancient Celtic custom has been around for many thousands of years. Its origin was that of ‘Striking a bargain by the joining of hands’. The etymology of the word suggests it stems…

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