Many people today are incorporating pagan traditions into their weddings, and one of these traditions is the handfasting ceremony. Handfasting is an ancient Celtic custom where couples bind their hands together with a cord or ribbon to symbolize their commitment and union. In addition to the physical act of binding, the use of colors in handfasting ceremonies also holds significant meaning. Colors play an important role in symbolism and can evoke different emotions and intentions. In pagan handfasting ceremonies, the choice of colors used in the handfasting cords can represent various aspects of the couple's relationship and desires for their future together. Green, for example, is often associated with fertility, prosperity, and growth.
Green, for example, is often associated with fertility, prosperity, and growth. Using a green handfasting cord can symbolize the couple's desire for a fruitful and abundant marriage. It can also represent the new beginnings and fresh starts that come with embarking on a lifelong journey together.
Pagan handfasting color meaningz
Deluxe Handfasting Cord binding a Pagan couple during their wedding ceremony in a forest in Co. Meath. Using material and flowers from the brides wedding dress, diamante chains, charms and beads including colours of significance, this Deluxe Handfasting Cord was created by Vanessa at Aisle Do! Wedding Services, Ireland. Photo credit: © MIAN Photography, Ireland
Handfasting is a beautiful element incorporated into a wedding ceremony. A Handfasting Ceremony has its roots in ancient Celtic tradition and dates as far back as 7000 B.C. In ancient Ireland, when two people chose to be married, they were brought together, symbolically bound to have a braided cord or coloured ribbon tied around their hands by the celebrant in marriage. The term “Tying the Knot” comes from the tradition of Handfasting.
In many cases colours of these ribbons or cords in traditional Celtic Handfasting have a special meaning and by incorporating these colours that bind the couple's wrists into a Handfasting cord, they are invoking these very special meanings.
The Handfasting cords themselves can either be several colors twisted into one cord and then used for a single cord ceremony or each color can be draped individually as in the multi cord Handfasting. The couple may choose four to six colors or more if children are involved, that represent what they feel are the most important to them in their marriage.
Contact me to discuss what you would like in your cord, include pendents, material from your wedding dress or loved one, add a loved one charm or something else of significance that is important to the both of you.
- Red - will, love, strength, fertility, courage, health, vigor, passion
- Orange - encouragement, adaptability, stimulation, attraction, plenty, kindness.
- Yellow - attraction, charm, confidence, balance, harmony
- Green - fertility, luck, prosperity, nurturing, beauty, health, love
- Dark Blue -for a safe journey, longevity & strength
- Light Blue - tranquility, understanding, patience, health
- Purple - healing, health, strength, power, progress
- Black - strength, empowerment, wisdom/vision, success, pure love
- White - spiritual purity, truth, peace, serenity and devotion
- Gray - balance, neutrality, used in erasing, canceling, neutralizing, and return to the universe without repercussion
- Pink - love, unity, honor, truth, romance, happiness
- Brown - for healing , skills & talent, nurturing, home & hearth, the earth.
- Silver - for creativity, inspiration & vision, and protection.
- Gold - for unity, longevity, prosperity, strength.
How many cords or ribbons would you have for your ceremony? There are no rules about the number of cords or ribbons that you can have (or must have) for your handfasting. People sometimes think of the Bible quotation “A three-fold cord is not easily broken.” and decide to use three different coloured cords for their handfasting.
Red, on the other hand, is a color often associated with passion, love, and strength. Using a red handfasting cord can symbolize the fiery passion and deep love that the couple shares. It represents their commitment to stand together through life's challenges and signifies the strength of their bond. Blue is a color often associated with peace, calmness, and stability. Using a blue handfasting cord can symbolize the couple's desire for a peaceful and harmonious relationship. It represents their commitment to create a stable and balanced partnership built on trust and communication. Yellow is often associated with joy, optimism, and happiness. Using a yellow handfasting cord can symbolize the couple's wish for a joyful and radiant marriage. It represents their commitment to bring light and positivity into each other's lives. Purple is a color often associated with spirituality, wisdom, and intuition. Using a purple handfasting cord can symbolize the couple's desire for a spiritually connected partnership. It represents their commitment to support and nurture each other's spiritual growth. These are just a few examples, and the meanings of colors can vary based on personal beliefs and traditions. Couples are free to choose the colors that resonate with their own intentions and desires for their marriage. The handfasting ceremony allows couples to infuse their wedding with symbolism, creating a meaningful and unique experience that reflects their values and beliefs..
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