Handfasting

Mel & Richard’s Wedding Ceremony in the gardens at Smallshaw Farm Cottages
Overlooking the beautiful Yorkshire countryside
Their handfasting used 3 ribbons to represent each of them and their daughter.
Family and friends tied 6 knots, binding them symbolically to their 6 vows.

Lainie & Paul’s Handfasting Ceremony

Honoured Lainie’s pagan beliefs and Paul’s Scottish heritage.
They made the braid themselves in the traditional way.
Their best women were their handfasting attendants