I'm researching traditional cultural vows for one of my clients, and came across this one:
We swear by peace and love to stand,
Heart to heart and hand to hand.
Hark, O Spirit, and hear us now,
Confirming this our Sacred Vow.
This is the Irish Vow of Unity (found at Irish Celtic Jewels).
I like this vow because it's beautiful but simple, saying everything that needs to be said without going overboard or being too gushy.
I wanted to share this with you all in case you're looking for something to add to your ceremony.
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A friend of mine had a Scottish hand-fasting ceremony when she got engaged, and there was a similar short-but-sweet blessing:
ReplyDeleteA thousand welcomes to you
With your marriage kerchief
May you be healthy all your days
May you be blessed with long life and peace,
May you grow old with goodness and riches
the reverend said this as the first knot was tied around their hands, it was a very nice, traditional touch.