As I mentioned in my last blog post, traditional handfasting ceremonies will include one coloured ribbon being laid upon the couple
As I mentioned in my last blog post, traditional handfasting ceremonies will include one coloured ribbon being laid upon the couple's clasped hands after each vow is read. Here are some colour guides you may* want to use. White: purity, devotion, peace Red: passion, love Dark Blue: strength, longevity Light Blue: health, patience Gray: balanced Black: wisdom, empowered Green: fertility, luck Yellow: charm, harmony Orange: plentiful, kindness Purple: progress, power Pink: romance, happiness Gold
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