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Fishermans Knot

We recently got married and we did the Fisherman's Knot ceremony during our wedding. I searched for hours online for the working and couldn't really come up with the exact wording, so our officiant and I kind of pieced together our own (parts from different ones we'd seen) and I thought I'd share. It turned out beautiful so feel free to use....

Knot Ceremony

The fisherman’s knot - “true lovers knot” is the strongest there is; it will not break, and will only become stronger when under pressure (begin tying the knot). These two cords represent your past, your own individual and separate lives before today. As you intertwine your pieces, you are joining your two lives into one, representing the present. The finished knot symbolizes your future, and how your love and marriage will continue to be strong despite any trials life may throw your way.

Although the fisherman's knot is one of the simplest knots to tie, it is also one of the strongest. The rope itself will break before the knot will. (pull the rope together).

I see by this knot before me that you both share the same intentions concerning this relationship, that you will hold each other’s heart tight, and form a strong bond from here to forever.

Let this knot be a symbol of the strength of your love for each other.

Re: Fishermans Knot

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    thank you so much!! we are doing this as well and i have been scouring the internet for wording! congratulations and best wishes to you and your shiny new husband!
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    Thanks for posting this. I have been looking around online for suggestions and this is very helpful.  Best wishes to you both. 
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    I love this idea! I'm not into the whole unity candle thing (did it at my first wedding), or sand ceremony- but this would be great!
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    Thank you for posting this! I have been looking for wording to go along with this knot tying instead of unit candle or sand and yours is wonderful! Congratulations!
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    Where did you get the rope from?
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    My fianc is a commercial fisherman so doing this makes perfect sense. Thanks for posting the wording. It's great!
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