Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - March/april 2021 (Issue 56)

58 A SPECIAL CEREMONY Celebrant Sarah Nelson of Moments To ( www.momentsto.co.uk ) sh ares her ideas on how to make your ceremony the most meaningful. “A handfasting is a beautiful simple ceremony where your hands are gently bound together by ribbon, rope or yarn. You can even ask family members to place the fabric lengths, perfect if you have children you’d like involved in your big day.” “If you have a pet who is happy being around other people, is easily trainable and large enough not to risk being squashed, they can accompany you down the aisle, or even better have them as a ring bearer.” “Can you knit, sew, crochet or make paper flowers? Add that extra special touch to your wedding party’s buttonholes and bouquets. Best of all they’ll be a lasting memento.” “A sand ceremony involves different colours of sand being layered together to signify the joining of individuals into an inseparable whole. If you have children, you could ask them to contribute their own colours to show that they’re an integral part of the new family.” “Ask a musical friend to play the music you walk down the aisle to, get your dancer pal to lead your recessional, or hear your actor chum recite your favourite love poem. Utilise your loved ones’ talents to bring a magical zing to your big-day.” www.ma disonpicture.co.uk