Handfasting Photo Gallery
Wednesday May 6, 2009
This time of year I always receive quite a few emails from folks who have had -- or are thinking of having -- a handfasting ceremony. It's a great way to celebrate your love while honoring your Pagan spirituality, and is definitely seeing a rise in popularity! If you've had a Pagan or Wiccan wedding and would like to share a photo with our readers, now's your chance. Send in your photo -- of the Handfast couple only, please -- and you may see it in the brand new Handfasting Photo Gallery that I'm creating! Here's how to send yours in: Submit Your Handfasting Photo
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This is a great idea Patty!! I’m having a handfasting in October (Wiccanwise, not the best time of year, but it’s our fav.) We’ll be mixing both elements of traditional and Handfasting, as he is not, but I am. Anyways, Love you love the site..love it! Blessed be.
Nifa
I think this is a wonderful idea. I’ve always loved the ‘traditional’ way of handfasting. I’ve always thought it was a beautiful way to display your love while tying the knot. Literally! I hope to stay steady enough with my current love that we might have a ceremony of our own one day. Anyway, love the site and the topics!
-Jammie
Hi there!
I was wondering if handfasting is considered a LEGAL marriage, as far as being recognized by the courts for benefits and those types of things? Or does one also have to have a civil ceremony to be legally wed?
Gina – the rules vary from state to state. Typically, whoever married you must file a marriage license with the state or county registrar. If nothing is on file with the court, the marriage would likely not be valid, whether it was done as a handfasting or not.
As an example, in the state of Ohio, anyone can have a handfasting, but for it to be a legal marriage it must be performed by either a Justice of the Peace or a minister who is licensed by the state to solemnize marriages. I would recommend you check with your county clerk to find out what the rules are in your location
patti
where are the pictures?
I attended a handfasting that you did last August (08-08-08)
It was beautiful & I know the couple would love to see their pics on-line!
I just got the gallery up and running – you can see them at http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/handfastings/ig/Handfasting-Photo-Gallery/.
Kat – I’m hoping they’ll give me permission to post a pic
patti
Here in Pennsylvania, you can have a Quaker wedding where no clergy need be present. Only witnesses and you self-declare your marriage and it is a legal marriage. I went to one about 8 years ago where the grooms’ family are English, druid, and very funny. I split my dress from laughing all night long.
I know several Pagan Priests & Priestess’ that have gone online and received a non-denominational ordination & license that allows them to legally marry people just like a justice of the peace or a religious minister does. (Of course all the paperwork has to be done according to state law too) This is something your P/PS and yourselves may want to look into.
Good luck, congrats and many Blessings on your upcoming handfasting!
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