Ways to personalise your ceremony

Handfasting

Handfasting is an old Celtic tradition. The couple’s hands are tied together with a ribbon or cloth to show their bond.

You will need:

  • a ribbon or cloth (you can use a tartan or a colour that means something to you)

What to do:

  • face each other and hold hands
  • someone ties the ribbon around your hands
  • you can say vows while your hands are tied

Page last modified: 12 August 2025