Handfasting is a beautiful ancient Celtic tradition that symbolizes the binding of two lives together. The phrase "tying the knot" actually comes from this meaningful ritual! I create custom handfasting cords designed specifically for your Dallas wedding ceremony, with colors and materials that represent your unique love story. Each cord is handcrafted with intention and can be personalized to include colors that hold special meaning for you—whether they represent your birthstones, favorite colors, cultural heritage, or spiritual symbolism. After your ceremony, your handfasting cord becomes a treasured keepsake of your wedding day.
What Do the Colors in the Handfasting Cords Represent?
These are the most common definitions associated with handfasting ceremonies, some couples will give different meanings based on their personal relationship. Say, for example, the color 'purple' was the bride's mother's favorite hue, she may select that one as a nod to her own family member. How many should you pick? If you choose to have the color of the cords included in the ceremony, pick one or two meanings per color, not all of them.
- passion, strength, lust, fertility
- Encouragement, Attraction, Kindness, Plenty
- charm, confidence, joy, balance
- finances, fertility, charity, prosperity, health
- tranquility, patience, devotion, sincerity
- Power, piety, sanctity, sentimentality
- strength, wisdom, vision, success
- purity, concentration, meditation, peace
- neutrality, canceling, balance
- unity, honor, truth, romance, happiness
- earth, grounding, talent, telepathy, home
- treasure, values, creativity, inspiration
- energy, wealth, intelligence, longevity