The Handfasting ceremony can be traced back over nine thousand years. You can choose to have a full Pagan ceremony which involves calling the quarters, creating a sacred circle and including the ancestors and those in spirit.
Handfasting is heart led and heart felt. It is the origins of the term "tying the knot" and forms the basis of many Pagan ceremonies.
Creating a sacred circle .
Invoking the power of the South, fire
The power of water, from the West
Inviting us to honour the North, the earth beneath our feet.
The air, from the East, blowing its blessings upon your union.
Creating a sacred circle from pumpkins - the quarters are marked, and I am lighting the flame which will burn throughout the ceremony.
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Good morning! Day off for me! Every morning I wake to watch the birds feeding, it gives me such joy. Today`s visit by the adaptable ring necked parakeet annoyed my lesser spotted woodpecker, but he calmed down and had a feed. The blue and great tits, goldfinches and robbins love sunflower seeds too, and the corvids entertain with their noisy feeding, though the jackdaws and magpies fall silent if a crow or rook flies in. They all scatter when the squirrels come for a feed, but are back after. I put some seed on the garden for the dunnocks, hedge sparrows and blackbirds. If you had told me 20 years ago how much pleasure this gives me I would have put down my wine and laughed!😂. #birdwatching @woodlandtrust @rspb #gardenbirds
Thrilled that Anna and Owen`s gorgeous festival style wedding at @MoonDown was featured in this months @yourkentweddingmagazine! Pages 47 - 50 are full of photos of their wonderful ceremony. It was deeply touching to read that their favourite part of the day was the ceremony with me .
Find out more by copying and pasting this link https://www.county.wedding/image-upload/flippingbook/YKW115/46/.
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OK. So, this is me bowling.
Yes, I am bowling backwards through my legs.
Why is this relevant to you?
Well.
I am not good at bowling. The ball goes left or right, I get 0s etc. So u decided to try different methods.
I changed my hand position. I stood further away, I used the bumpers....
Nothing worked.
Then I tried this. It made me and my friends laugh, and I didn`t even look at the skittles as I walked away, assuming another 0. Then my friends faces changed. Shock replaced laughter - 9! Only one pin standing!
This is now my chosen method and I am still bad, but likely to score 8s, 9s, and the occasional strike.
All because I didn`t give up, and looked at it creatively.
So that is why I am a good celebrant for you. I will help you surmount any problems, and find a creative way to enable you to have your perfect wedding day. Though I promise not to do it backwards through my legs!😂@hollywooodbowling @themanorgardensbirling. @emily_brown_photography #veganwedding #kentwedding #gardenwedding #handfasting #naturalwedding @hitcheduk
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So many ways to say "I love you!" Wherever, whenever, However, I am here to write your perfect ceremony. @thelostvillageofdode @haynehouseweddingvenue @coolingcastlebarn #stonehenge @moon down. @4yaparty @lilac_and_lace_floral_designs @d_halloffame @laurengarfitt @loveitagainweddingdresses @tom_killick @sarahwaltonjewellery @eco_deco_weddings @dulcima_designs @pictures_eros #weddings #anywhereyouwish #@sustainableweddingalliance @kentweddingmagasine @aoic @hitched #marryme #justengaged
It is not just the big things, meeting you, writing your ceremony, calming nerves, presenting you to those who love you, it is the small things too. The scroll of your unique ceremony. Your personalised certificate. A tree dedicated in your name. Making sure that everything is beautifully presented so that you can treasure it for many years to come. This is why I win awards and why you can choose me with confidence.
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That look a dog gives you after a bath! #rescuedog #howdareyou #softfur #clean dog #dogvisit #warmbed #rescuedogsrock
What a lovely wedding ceremony! Many congratulations to.Warren and Jess
How gorgeous is this? Today I join two truly beautiful souls beneath this rose arch at the gorgeous @themanorgardensbirling. Thrilled that the photos will be by the truly brilliant @emily_brown_photography , with food by @thefatcarrot , who make the most delicious vegan food.
W and J ,I can`t wait! #veganwedding #kentwedding #gardenwedding #handfasting #naturalwedding @hitcheduk
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Who doesn`t like a June wedding? Mind you, finding our way through rain and floods wasn`t great. It has been my.absolute pleasure to enjoy the company of three wonderful couples in June. Will share more pics later!
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Fancy a relaxed country style wedding? Look no further than @thelostvillageofdode
@emilybrownphotography @4yaparty @laurengarfittmakeup @lilac_and_lace_floral_designs @loveitagainbridal @wiseweddingvenue @manorgardensweddings @boreplace find me in @hitched @aoic @thenaturalweddingdirectory @sustainableweddingalliance and free your minds! #pagan #celtic #freethinking #spiritualweddings #dndweddings #starwarsweddings #vikingweddings #stonehenge #sacredweddings #cowboyweddings #countryweddings #woodlandweddings #beachweddingsuk #fieldweddings #barnweddings #campingweddings #festivalweddings #celebratinglove #loveislove #noneedtoask #weddinginspo #couples2025 #couples2026 #weddinginspiration
Where do your dreams take you? Do you dream of a wedding in a sacred space but think it is impossible? Or on a beach, or in a wood? With me as your celebrant your dreams can become a reality! @thelostvillageofdode @wiseweddingvenue @manorgardensweddings @boreplace find me in @hitched @aoic @thenaturalweddingdirectory @sustainableweddingalliance and free your minds! #pagan #celtic #freethinking #spiritualweddings #dndweddings #starwarsweddings #vikingweddings #stonehenge #sacredweddings #cowboyweddings #countryweddings #woodlandweddings #beachweddingsuk #fieldweddings #barnweddings #campingweddings #festivalweddings #celebratinglove #loveislove #noneedtoask #weddinginspo #couples2025 #couples2026 #weddinginspiration
Consider having a wedding ceremony which is completely yours from the first words to the final "I do" and beyond. @hitched @AOIC @sustainableweddingalliance @naturalweddingcompany #weddings2025 #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #handfasting #sandceremony #destinationweddings #stonehenge #woodlands @boreplace @caracolglamping @wiseweddingvenue @manorgardenweddings @thefatcarrot #celebrantkateweddings #kentweddingcelebrant #surreyweddingcelebrant #weddingcelebrantnearme #weddingcelebrant #alternativewedding #paganwedding #celticwedding #perfectweddings #mywedding #differentweddingideas #handfastingvows #celebrantEdenbridge #celebrantnearme #dogsatweddings #outdoorweddings #woodlandwedding #barefootwedding @emilybrownphotography @katherine_and_her_camera
After a wonderful shoot @thelostvillageofdode with @jay.rrose_ and @tom_killick these superb shots by @emily_brown_photography are just perfect. Real life couple, real words, real emotion. Flowers by the incomparable @lilac_and_lace_floral_design , makeup and hair by @laurengarfittmakeup
dresses supplied by @loveitagainbridal and styling by the fantastic @4yaparty
Howdy partners! This is how to have a lush, relaxed country and western style wedding at @thelostvillageofdode! Keeping all of the beauty, without damaging the environment. Flowers by @lilac_and_lace_floral_design , all grown locally.
Dress by @loveitagainbridal
@model couple @jay.rrose_
Styling by @4yaparty
Hair and makeup by @laurengarfittmakeup
And photographer to the stars,@emily_brown_photography .
The beauty of the inside of the chapel.at Dode was echoed outside in the lush green spaces surrounding it.
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Well that was wondergul! If you think you know @thelostvillageofdode, think again! Me and the amazing team of sustainable suppliers had a blast creating a completely different vibe at this ancient site. #countrywedding #countryandwesternwedding #relaxedvibe #quaich #quaichceremony #unityceremony @countyweddingmagazines @hitcheduk @prettyandpunkweddings @emily_brown_photography @4yaparty @lilac_and_lace_floral_design #oathingstone @laurengarfittmakeup @loveitagainbridal
Dreams can come true! For this couple, even the sky isn`t a limit -we are aiming for the stars..... @countyweddingmagazines @hitcheduk @emily_brown_photography @wildboarwood @pegs_and_pitches
#handfasting #lightsabres.#belltents #spiritualwedding #lovestories #weddings2025 #weddinginspiration
Dungeons and Dragons is a wonderful game, with players all over the world. It can also.bring you love, as this Bard and his Rangerfound out. The story of their quest for love was wonderful to tell @coolingcastlebarn , where Chelsea and her tem looked after us beautifully. Congratulations K and J, you truly #rolled20 ! #dnd @hitched @yourkentweddin
Gina wishes you all a blessed solstice today.#solsticewedding #solstice #solstice2024 #longestday #rescuedog #rescuedog As the wheel turns, midsummer brings the union of the sacred goddess and her consort. Traditionally celebrated with joyous chants, prayers and flower crowns, enjoy the magic of the longest day, and make it count.#paganceremonies #pagan #wheeloftheyear
Still buzzing after this gorgeous wedding at @ravenswoodvenue !
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