Celebrate your union with a timeless, meaningful handfasting ceremony—crafted with care, purpose, and deep symbolic beauty.
Whether you’re planning a non-religious wedding, a spiritual commitment ceremony, or a vow renewal rooted in tradition, handfasting offers a powerful alternative to conventional vows. Revered across centuries and cultures, this sacred ritual marks your love with authenticity, intention, and heart.
What Is a Handfasting Ceremony?
A handfasting is more than just a ceremony—it’s an ancient Celtic tradition where a couple’s hands are gently bound together using ribbon, fabric, or ceremonial cords. It symbolises the joining of two lives, two paths, and two hearts.
The phrase “tying the knot” originates from this very practice.
Handfasting is ideal for:
Whether you include it as part of a legal ceremony or use it as your main ritual, it creates a moment your guests—and you—will never forget.
Experienced & Respected
As an internationally recognised Celebrant, Broadcaster, and Minister of Faith, I bring over 15 years of ceremony leadership across the UK and beyond.
Faith-Inclusive & Fully Personalised
From Christian-inspired to secular, spiritual to Pagan, every ceremony is bespoke. No scripts. No templates. Just your story, your way.
Available Nationwide & Worldwide
From Cornwall to the Highlands, from coastal cliffs to castles—I travel wherever your love story leads.
Calm, Compassionate, Professional
Expect warmth, clarity, and unwavering support from the first call to the final vow.
A bespoke handfasting ceremony typically includes:
✅ Face-to-face positioning as your hands are gently bound
✅ Symbolic cords representing values like love, fidelity, strength, unity, protection
✅ Tailored vows or blessings, written in your voice
✅ Optional elements like:
Your cords can be kept as a sacred keepsake, displayed or preserved for anniversaries or renewal milestones.
“These are the hands of your best friend—strong, steady, and full of love. These are the hands that will hold you, comfort you, and build your future.”
“With these cords, we bind not your bodies, but your intentions—your trust, your hope, your love.”
You may choose from traditional texts, spiritual blessings, ancient rites, or completely custom-written vows. Every word is spoken with care and truth.
Real Couples, Real Stories
“Ben made our handfasting ceremony truly unforgettable. It was sacred, personal, and filled with so much emotion. Every guest was moved—and we were speechless. It was everything we hoped for and more.”
— Jess & Morgan, Isle of Skye Wedding
“From our first call, we knew Ben was the one to lead our ceremony. He honoured our spiritual beliefs with such grace and professionalism. The handfasting brought everyone to tears—in the best way.”
— Daniel & Priya, Oxfordshire Woodland Elopement
Is handfasting legally recognised?
No, handfasting is symbolic. Many couples complete a legal registry ceremony before or after. However, it holds deep emotional, spiritual, and cultural significance.
Do we need to follow a particular religion?
Not at all. Handfasting is inclusive and customisable for Christian, Pagan, spiritual-but-not-religious, or completely non-faith ceremonies.
Can we choose our cords?
Yes. You may bring your own or select from a range of traditional or modern styles. Each colour and fabric can carry specific meaning
Do you perform ceremonies outside the UK?
Yes. I offer travel across Europe and worldwide with pre-agreed arrangements. Popular destinations include Italy, Greece, Ireland, and Scotland.
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