Signing & Witness Ceremony

A brief ceremony involving the couple and 2 - 4 witnesses. Each in turn sign a keepsake parchment which is then presented to the newlyweds.

Crowning Ceremony

whereby two ‘crowns’ (stefana) tied together with a ribbon are swapped over the heads of the bride and groom three times. After the readings, the couple are lead around the altar three times to seal the union”. The (koumbaro) Bridesmaid or Best Man will follow behind the couple, holding the ribbons joining the crowns as the couple take their first steps into married life. This is as the ‘Religious dance'. 

Unity Sand Ceremony

This ceremony symbolises the joining of the couple.  We often suggest this where there are young children involved in the ceremony as they can be involved in this element of the ceremony

Hand Fasting Ceremony

A Celtic tradition where the couples hands are tied with ribbons to represent the two hearts in a marriage.  This element is where we get the term "tying the knot" 

First Kiss, Last Kiss

This ceremony option involves the mother of both the Bride and the Groom.  They are called upon to join the Bride and Groom near the end of the ceremony.  The mothers gave their children their first kiss when they came into the world and they will give their last kiss as single individuals before sending them on their new journey as husband / wife / life partner. 

Unity Candle Ceremony

This ritual has long been used in religious weddings; but, as a traditional ceremony option, it also holds a universal meaning. It symbolises the joining of the couple in marriage and the joining of their two families. 

The breaking of a glass ceremony

 Traditionally from the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony is a symbolic and traditional act that has a rich cultural and historical significance. It serves as a reminder of the fragility of life, the end of the couple's carefree days, and the reality of life's difficulties.

Wine Ceremony

In the Wine ceremony the couple can either choose to pour one white glass and one red glass to create a blush that they will both drink from or there can be a pouring of one glass that they both will drink from.

Broom Jumping Ceremony

This is based on a tradition which symbolises the clearing away of negativity with a sweep of the broom and creating a threshold for the couple to cross over into their new life together. The decorated broom can either remain on the ground; or be lifted slightly above it - perhaps by little bridesmaids.