As much as weddings are beautiful, they can be stressful – wanting everything to be perfect and worrying what may go wrong.

I talk couples through the ceremony – what each component means, and that they are the focal point for their guests during the ceremony.

So, it’s nice to add words like these, and suggest that they focus on this intimate time, before we move to the serious bits – the vows and rings etc ……

Hand Ceremony
Face each other and hold hands – and change the words to suit your couple – there are lots of versions and options

These are the hands of your best friend and lover,
young and strong and full of love for you,
that are holding yours on your wedding day,
as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever.

These are the hands that will work alongside yours,
as together you build your future.
These are the hands that will passionately love you
and cherish you through the years,
and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other.
These are the hands that will hold you
when fear or grief fills your mind.

Take a deep breath – remember this place and this time
For your wedding day will fly by
But this is your day, yours to cherish
And embed in your hands and hearts forever
That love that has bought you to this place and time.