Sample Handfasting Invitation

Thy presence is hereby requested to
Witness the wedding ceremony of
___________
And
____________
On June the twenty-third,
in the year of two thousand and one
at five o'clock in the afternoon.
Feasting and Merriment to follow the ceremony.

Programs and Inserts

Here's the program that can  printed on parchment and tied up like scrolls with ribbon. Have a child hand them out as people entered the grounds. Programs are not "required" by any means, but it is  thought that it would help with the flow of things if people knew what to expect, and we didn't have to have ushers.

The Wedding of ____ and ______
June 21, 2006 (your date)

We would like to give our deepest appreciation to the following people:
The Bridal Party: Best Woman and Best Man: _______and ______
Court Dressmaker and Man at Arms: ____________
Officiant: _______
Our Parents: __________________
Our Close Friends and Family: That is the rest of you!

Order of Ceremony

Blessings

Declartion of Intentons (Vows)

Exchange of Rings

Celtic Handfasting Ritual

The Pronouncement

Wedding party receives people as they leave the ceremony area

Guests and wedding party proceed to feasting hall

Feast

1st Course and Entertainment

2nd Course and Entertainment

3rd Course and Entertainment

Wedding cake is served and guests have an opportunity to share their thoughts.

Fare Thee Well!