true
The Wedding of Solreta & Brad
Private home, Dandenong Ranges
~ Alternative ~
|
Solreta and Brad already had clear intentions of the kind of ceremony they wished for their wedding and were searching for a celebrant that was open and sincere in helping them bring to fruition their unique and spiritual ceremony.
Once they had shown me an outline of their ceremony I was both excited and honoured to have the opportunity to work with Solreta and Brad to bring their ceremony to life. Their ceremony comprised of many different traditions and spiritual beliefs. Some aspects of their wedding I was experienced in and others I had to research not only to |
Video provided by Image-Jazz Video Productions |
We honoured the pagan tradition, the four elements and the four directions. We also honoured the Elemental beings, star systems and Arch Angels.
Their parents were respected by the gift of floral garlands. We performed a Handfasting, a Wine Ceremony, Bride and Groom Blessing Ceremony and a beautiful Ring Ceremony for the Couple and also for Solreta's five year old daughter. The ceremony was attended by 100 guests and featured in The Age.
Solreta and Brad truly married with their spiritual beliefs and loving relationship at the heart of this amazing ceremony.
The following are extracts from the Ceremony of the Four Directions, the Four Elements, the Blessing of the Bride and Groom by each other and the Ring Ceremony.
Introduction Pre Couple
Celebrant:Welcome to the marriage of Solreta and Brad.
I particularly welcome you to this sacred circle.
A circle is the universal symbol of the connection to life itself.
Solreta and Brad marry in this circle today, created by them and created by you. This connects us all together, a circle of family and friends protecting and supporting Brad and Solreta.
Solreta and Brad have created this sacred ceremony today in honour of their love and union. They honour all of the universal energies. They give thanks and ask for blessing for a lifetime of happiness together.
So let's take a moment to prepare ourselves for this ceremony, by taking a moment to sit in silence to offer our love and blessings to the marriage of Brad and Solreta.
Make yourself comfortable and close your eyes, now silently offer your love and blessings to this union, the marriage of Solreta and Brad.
Opening your eyes, let us now sit in the silence of this loving space.
The Four Directions
Celebrant:
To place ourselves within the universe and to understand our personal connection and journey through our personal story, we need to orientate ourselves. We can do this in ceremony by marking the points of the compass, the four directions, east, north, west and south. Today our groomsmen and bridesmaids mark the points of the compass and bare witness to this marriage.
Wedding Entrance
Fairy Spirits Enter
Flower Girls
Flower Girls, enter the first circle, dancing. skipping, blessing the space with fairy dust and rose petals. The older girl, leads the girls out of the circle and to their seats.
Groomsmen
Groomsmen enter the circle, one at a time and take their position as one of the four directions. First the East then North, West and South.
Each Groomsman bows as they reach their direction in reverence.
Grooms Entrance
Brad to walk in with his mother. They enter the circle, then Doris gives Brad a kiss at the edge of the flower circle, Brad enters and bows to the alter, celebrant welcomes him. Doris takes her seat.
Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids enter the circle, one at a time and take their position as one of the four directions. First the East then North, West and South. Each Bridesmaid bows as they reach their direction in reverence.
Brides Entrance
Solreta to walks in with her father and brother. They all enter the circle and then Martin and Landon offer Solreta a kiss at the edge of the flower circle, she enters bows to the alter, celebrant welcomes her. Martin and Landon take their seats.
The Four Elements
Celebrant:
We are nurtured and supported by nature, protected by her and given love from her. Nature offers us a window to the great mysteries of life and connects us the energy of creation itself.
Therefore in honour of the four elements, Air, Earth, Water and Fire, I invoke their energy here today to provide guidance and nourishment for the union of Solreta and Brad.
East Groomsman:
Air inspires the breath of life.
Bless this union with understanding,
balance, and illumination.
Celebrant smudges couple with sage.
North Groomsman:
Earth provides the foundation of life.
Bless this union with determination, balance, and commitment.
Celebrant holds a bowl of salt in front of couple.
They sprinkle salt on the ground.
West Groomsman:
From water winds the flow of life.
Bless this union with protection,
the ability to transform, and to transcend.
Celebrant anoints the couple's third eyes with oil and rose water.
South Groomsman:
Fire ignites the spark of life.
Bless this union with passion, loyalty, and wisdom.
Celebrant hands a candle to the bride and a candle to the groom. They light their candles of the alter candle.
Blessing Each Other
Groom:
Kneels and places the bride's foot upon his palm.
Solreta, you are my love, and I see the Goddess through you and through you, touch and worship her. I swear upon my soul to love and reverence you, I will support and nurture you with all my heart.
I will defend you with all my strength and always be the roots that anchor you to earth. This I swear upon all the lifetimes we have lovingly shared together and all that we will.
Groom releases bride's foot
Bride:
Kneels and places the groom's foot upon her palm.
Brad, you are my love, and I see the God through you and through you, touch and worship him.
I swear upon my soul to love and reverence you, I will support and nurture you with all my heart. I will defend you with all my strength and always be the roots that anchor you to earth.
This I swear upon all the lifetimes we have lovingly shared together and all that we will.
Bride releases groom's foot.
The Rings
Celebrant:
Celebrant takes ring pouch off the altar.
In days gone by our ancestors exchanged rings made from twisted grass. As a symbol of mother earth witnessing the couples divine union.
These rings are now made from gold, a gift from mother earth. And today they come engraved with the mark of her sacred leaves.
Groom and Bride repeat after celebrant
I give you this ring as a symbol of my love, and all that we share together. Take comfort from its presence that my love is always with you.
Celebrant:
I now ask Jayde to come forward.
Bride speaks to Jayde
Jayde, I love you for the heart and soul that you bring into my world. You are my light, your smile warms my heart, I will always be there to listen to you and take care of you. I will help you grow up with all the strength and courage of who you are. I believe in you. You are my princess.
Groom speaks to Jayde
Jayde, I love you with all of my heart, you are my little princess and will always be my special girl. I want you to know that I will always be there to talk and listen to you; to spend time with you and play with you; to support you and protect you. Jayde, I love you three and I love you for all the numbers that there are.
Ring for Jayde
Jayde, we give you this ring as a symbol of our love for you. It is to help you remember that mummy & brad will always love you with all of our hearts.
Video provided by Image-Jazz Video Productions
Phone: 03 5978 0550
Website: www.image-jazz.com
© Copyright Lea Rose of Life Celebrations, 2006. This website was created by Ladybug®