Franklin, author of Midsummer and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Faeries, offers this entertaining overview of handfasting, the traditional marriage rite used by pagans, druids and Wiccans.

In honor of St. Patrick's Day this upcoming Sunday, I wanted to share a wedding tradition made popular in Celtic tradition. This unique ritual is still used today as a nod to the couples heritage and ...

Among the various ways you can refer to marriage, the phrase "tying the knot" is often heard. But where does it come from? Interestingly, tying the knot is actually in relation to one of the oldest ...

Editor's note: For an earlier Pocono Wedding Talk look at 'tying the knot', check out the Pocono Record blog. Did you ever wonder where they expression ‘tying the knot’ came from? I thought I’d take a ...

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Ryedale Folk Museum is delighted to announce the launch of very special handfasting ceremonies in the museum’s atmospheric roundhouse this Midsummer. Six special couples will have the opportunity to ...

If the idea of having a non-traditional wedding ceremony that's "spiritual but not religious" is part of your vision, you’re not alone. According to Wedding Wire’s 2019 Newlywed Report, just 25 ...