The New World of Wedding Traditions

I have combined the traditional veil and cord rite into the paper-signing for Filipino weddings. I have learned that approaches to tea ceremonies vary greatly between families, even within those of the same background. When introducing the chuppah, I often invite Jewish family members to read about this beautifully symbolic structure and invite them to bring the glass to be broken at the end of the ritual. I then speak to the ancient symbolism of this act.” or She writes, “I originally became a Toronto wedding officiant after experiencing pre-Christian, Celtic, wedding ceremonies called handfastings . Born and raised as a Protestant, but serving in the Catholic Church as a teen, I came to understand which parts are important to Christians when creating religious ceremonies. As I travelled around the world, I attended many Orthodox Churches, and also fell in love with Buddhist Traditions. My Saskatchewan prairie roots have given me insight into performing matedness and blanket ceremonies, in honouring First Nations couples.”blanket ceremonies, in honouring First Nations couples.”