Symbols in Ceremony





Many of the wedding ceremonies held these days feature a form of symbolism whether ancient, traditional, modern or religious. There are many options to choose from and some of these are briefly described below:

Binding of Hands with Ribbon
old Celtic tradition and belief

Breaking of Glass
Jewish tradition – denoting fragility of life and love

Candle Lighting
Two individuals uniting together enriched in the flame of love

Release of Butterflies
Sending wishes to the wedded couple up to the skies

Ring Ceremony
An outward visible sign of mutual never ending love

Sharing of Wine
Speaks of sharing and happiness in the cup of life

Sand Ceremony
Symbolizing the coming together of your combined lives as one

The Rose Ceremony
Your first gift to one another as Husband and Wife


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