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Handfasting: A Favorite Unity Ritual

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One of my favorite unity rituals is handfasting. The custom can be traced to a number of different ethnic groups including Africans, Celts, and the Spanish, as well as to Pagan traditions. It is equally wonderful in a small elopement ceremony or a larger more formal wedding. For my weddings, I often include the handfasting […]

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Variety is the Spice of Life

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For many contemporary brides and grooms, one of the key aspects of the reception party is lots of food and drink. Indeed, a favorite photo op of the wedding is the bride and groom sharing a champagne toast and bite of cake. But many cultures actually have a food sharing element in the wedding. The

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