Here's the really fun part. Think about the couple who is being handfast. Are they traditionalists? Are they silly, and willing to laugh at themselves? Consider what you know about them.
To fill the baskets, you'll need a variety of things, each symbolizing some aspect of the relationship. Try to find thirteen items that are meaningful to the couple. Small ornaments are perfect for this, so they can be hung up later, but use your imagaination to find the symbols that are right for your couple. Use the following list to help get you started:- A sun, symbolizing the strength and sturdiness of the male partner
- A moon, representing the woman, beautiful and mysterious*
- A cat, to guard the hearth and home
- A dog, to offer loyalty and protection
- An owl, for wisdom
- A star, for the dreams of the future
- A clock, to remind them that time is valuable
- An acorn, for strength and longevity
- A butterfly, for all the summers they will be together
- A car, for the journey they're about to embark on
- A house, so they have a place to return
- A pinecone, for prosperity and abundance
- A heart, for the love that brought them together
