Wedding Rituals

One of the things we love about wedding ceremonies these days is the variety of options, styles and components to choose from. Rituals and customs that can be incorporated into your wedding is only up to your imagination. Most European rituals are shown on the left of the screen. However Australia is truly a multi-cultural nation, and if your linage goes back to another county, why not incorporate a ritual or part ritual from that country.

Ring Ceremony

The bride and or groom give each other a wedding ring as their  first gift to each other.

Candle Ceremony

One or more candles are lit to recognise family or friends that could not attend the wedding.

Blending of the Sands Ceremony

Couples pour different coloured sands to represent their individuality and family ancestry.

Wine Ceremony

Family members pour wine from 2 bottles into 1 carafe. Then the bride and groom toast each other.

  Balloon Release Ceremony

Guests write wishes for the bride and groom on cards, tie to balloons, then balloons released by couple.

Handfasting Ceremony

A ancient ritual where a cord/ribbon is tied into an infinity knot around the bride and groom's hands. This can be done by the celebrant or one of the parents. The term "Tying the knot" originated from this ritual.