hand ceremony??

peace2964 · August 2009

okay soo I just read the hand ceremony and it's absolutley brillaint! I love it I starting cying, it fits me and jarrod soo well. But my question is if you do the hand ceremony does that take the place of the vows or does it come before the vows???

janedoe1113a · August 2009

I'm pretty sure kappaucf did this. Try paging her on either the dress board or the wedding recaps board.

janedoe1113a · August 2009

Oh and you might want to take your FI's last name out of your siggy. There are some crazy people out there.

peace2964 · August 2009

ok thanks again... I really love this board!!

jodippls · August 2009

Do you have a link to the hand ceremony? I've read about other brides doing it but don't know exactly what it's all about.

peace2964 · August 2009

I saw it on another brides profile, and I love it. she posted the ceremony also on her page this is what she wrote..... "[Bride's Name] if you would face [Groom's Name] and hold his hands, palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to love you all the days of his life. These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build you future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost hopes and dreams. These are the hands you will place with expectant joy against your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within your womb. These are the hands that look so big and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your child for the first time. These are the hands that will work long hours for you and your new family. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, And hold you when fear or grief overwhelm you. These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes; eyes that are filled completely with his overwhelming love and desire for you. [Groom] if you would now hold [Bride's] hands, palms up, so that you may see the gift they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, and they are holding yours on your wedding day, as she promises to love you all the days of her life. These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope, each time she tells you that you are to have another child; that together you have created a new life. These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, And knowing when it is time to let go. These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times. These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving. They are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down you dreams. Together as a team, everything you hope for can be realized." Clergy reads: Dear Father, bless the hands that you see before you this day. May they always be held by one another. Give them the strength to hold on during the storms of stress and the dark of disillusionment. Keep them tender and gentle as they nurture each other in their love. Help these hands to continue building a relationship founded in your grace, rich in caring, and devoted to reaching for your perfection. May [Bride and Groom] see their four hands as healer, protector, shelter, and guide. We ask this in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you now and forever. Amen."

jodippls · August 2009

That is really sweet! I'm going to have to show this to my FI.

peace2964 · August 2009

i just did, && he loved it!! yay!!!

KappaUCF20 · August 2009

Yep, that's the one we did

. We basically used the hand ceremony as a substitute for the unity candle since we got married outside. We did it after we said our vows but before the exchange of rings.

NoleBride10 · August 2009

oh my goodness that made me cry! I am definitely showing that to FI!

peace2964 · August 2009

okay thanks kaooaucf, when I saw this on your bio I fell in love its beautiful!! as well as your whole bio it was gorgeous!! Your pictures were truely amazing!! I will praobably be doing it in that same sequence as well. I really want to do the sand ceremony but i might do that in the reception after we make our entrance. I kind of like that idea better for some reason.

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