We figured that we should probably explain about our ceremony to people. Most of you will find it pretty cool, but some of you may find it strange, weird, and even a bit scary. For this reason, we are going to keep our actual ceremony private, and we will be inviting only people who are very close to us. The reception however, will be open to all. :)
We are not having a traditional wedding ceremony. Instead, we are having a handfasting.
Handfasting is an ancient commitment ceremony. It is the predecessor to the modern wedding ceremony. The ritual itself usually includes a binding together of the hands of the couple with a ritual cord of some kind, hence the name, which means “hand fastening.” It is also the origin of the slang phrase “to tie the knot.” Handfasting is a symbolic ceremony to honor a couple’s desire for commitment to each other; to acknowledge that their lives and their fates are now bound together.
Because we are not religious, our ceremony will contain things that make sense to us. This may include things like zombies, the Flying Spaghetti Monster, and Zoodles (because they own Alphagettis). Our ceremony will be predominantly Pagan-inspired.
Shadia will not be wearing a white dress. Don't try to argue this matter, because she will win.
Our good friend Amy will be marrying us. That's right. We're that awesome.
Our ceremony will also include things like blood, salt, roses, a dagger, and a chalice. If you are interested in finding more about it, you can visit this page.
If you are frightened, then you suck.
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