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handfasting

Handfasting is a lovely tradition to include in your unique wedding ceremony. Get inspiration from other couples who’ve “tied the knot” and then learn how to make your own handfasting cords. You may also be interested in our archive of Pagan weddings.

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Hope & Gavin’s Head banging, Footy sock, Pantsing party Wedding

The Offbeat Bride: Hope, Lawyer & part-time politician (and OBT member “Hopium.”) Her Offbeat Partner: Gavin, Engineer and “cannon fodder” Location & date of wedding: Stony Range Botanical Gardens, Dee Why, Sydney, AUS — 6/6/2009 What made our wedding offbeat: There are numerous items that make it a little unusual. I think it’s the personal […]

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Evita & Michael’s Beltane-Belle Époque DIY Fun-Fest!

Remember that wonderful handfasting cord tutorial from OBT member Lepapillonvert? Well, we finally got the entire scoop on her very green, very DIY wedding!

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Abi & Travis’ Love Declaration Celebration

Remember when Ariel’s mind got bended? Well here’s the deal behind all that colory stripy goodness. The Offbeat Bride: Abi, Accounts Manager and DJ Her Offbeat Partner: Travis, Copywriter and DJ Location & date of wedding: Mount Park, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, South Africa — 11 April 2009 What made our wedding offbeat: We were married in […]

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How to make DIY handfasting cords PLUS handfasting cord ideas

There is no right or wrong way to make handfasting cords, and they can be as elaborate or simple as you want them to be. It really comes down to what you want to represent yourselves, or what is easiest for you.