Tie a "Fisherman's Knot" instead of unity candles....“true lovers knot” is the strongest there is; it will not break, and will only become stronger when under pressure. 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."

This project was the first one Mr. Matrimony and I did together that I hoped someday to have on a blog. Again, I wasn’t sure of how the whole bloggie thingie worked, so I don’t have the…

Tying the knot during the ceremony

Fishermen’s Knot Add-on Handfasting Ceremony is usually performed after you’ve exchanged vows and rings. (Bride and Groom) you have just sealed your relationship by exchanging vows and with the giving and receiving of rings. When we began planning this ceremony, you had chosen to be wed by a Celtic Handfasting ceremony, the traditional ceremony of Ireland, and […]

A sweet & simple wedding ceremony script for couples who want to "tie the knot" with the timeless fisherman's knot wedding tradition. this wedding script contains a warm greeting to guests, words on the nature of lasting marriage, exchange of vows and rings, tying of the fisherman's knot and the symbolism of the unity knot ritual, and a short pronouncement.

One of my favorite wedding ceremony traditions is the literal tying of a knot. It’s creative and engaging for you and your guests, and (bonus) it works so well with nautical-themed or coastal Maine weddings! As a professional wedding officiant, I’ve facilitated this meaningful ritual,...