Symbolic Ceremony Enactments; Add a Special Element to Your Ceremony. Include Family, Cultural Traditions or I can Create Something Just for You

Make the most of your day

Each couple is different and some couples like to have extra elements added to their ceremony. There are many ways we can make it extra special to remember your day.

​​We can include meaningful symbolic rites  or enactments that reflect your history, culture or beliefs or appeal to you, can be woven into your ceremony. 
I can include children, parents, special people or pets.

Symbolic Enactments may be:

• Handfasting
• Wine | Whiskey | Memory Box
• Sand Ceremony - Your ultimate guide to sand ceremonies
• Planting a Tree or Rose
• Ring or Stone Warming
• Message Stones 
• Well Wishing Vase
• Unity Candle
• Hand Print Picture
• Homing Pigeon or Dove Release
• Broom Jumping
• Shot of whiskey or other tipple

Handfasting

Jesse + Hannah | Stonebridge | Photo: Ashlee Adam

The Handfasting Ceremony is where the expressions,  "Tying the knot" or "Giving one's hand in marriage" comes from.

Handfasting can be dated back to old Celtic or pagan rituals. Jade has created a variety of personalised handfastings ceremonies for couples.

A couple holds each other's hand, and then a ribbon, rope or material cord is used to bind their hands together.

They pull the ribbon to form a knot.

Another option is when the cord is knotted, they carefully pull their hands out for a beautiful keepsake. 

More on handfasting HERE

Mhairi + Ben | Kingsdown Manor | Photo: Brad Reeve Photography

Shaun + Trudi | Caroline Bay | Photo: From couple

Sand Ceremony

Sand Ceremony for Scott + Courtney | Photo: Focus Photography

The principle of sand pouring is simple: two (or more) people blend different colours or types of sand to create a unique sand sculpture. 

The sand sculpture serves as a memento of a day, promises and commitments made. 

It symbolises the joining together of individuals and of families. The sand flowing symbolises the continued strength and journey of the newly formed union, as sand can never truly be divided.

Often couples will use sand from the beach of the town or city where they where born or coloured sand or salt.
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NOTE: NZ Customs don't allow sand from other countries. 

​Read your ultimate  guide to sand ceremonies - what you need to know  HERE

Ryan + Sophie | Otaio | Photo: Jade

Freya's Baby Naming Colourful Sand | Waimate | Photo: Jade

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Izzy + Iian had a gorgeous personalised wedding ceremony in Oamaru | Photo: From Jade

"​We can meet at my home in Queen Street, at a local cafe or bar, or we can zoom!

Let's chat and discuss what you want and need.
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If you don't know what you want in a ceremony ​- ​not a problem,
​I am full of good ideas!"

Love, ​Jade x

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