Magickal Weddings: Pagan Handfasting Traditions for Your Sacred Union [Paperback]

Joy Ferguson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2001

A handbook that helps to bring romantic handfasting traditions from antiquity into modern-day ceremonies. It is also a practical wedding planner from start to finish, filled with charts and worksheets, to help any couple organize their handfasting. This complete guide offers: suggestions for vows; ritual elements; tips on how to choose the right day to handfast; different ways to include and accommodate friends and family members in the ceremony; and the symbolism behind elements like cords, flowers, decorative elements, and gemstones.

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From the Publisher

Joy Ferguson has been a professional astrologer since 1978 and she grew up in a family in which supernatural occurrences were a matter of fact. She is Event Manager for the prestigious Magazines University conference and trade show where she offers professional tips on planning. And, as a graduate of the University of Toronto's Classics program, she has studied mythology, Pagan and Christian religions, and ancient Greek, Latin, and Old English.

About the Author

Joy Ferguson has been a professional astrologer since 1978 and is the event manager for the prestigious Magazines University conference and trade show where she offers professional tips on planning. As a graduate of the University of Toronto’s classics program, she has studied mythology, Pagan and Christian religions, and ancient Greek, Latin, and Old English.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: ECW Press (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550224611
• ISBN-13: 978-1550224610
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #181,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Earth-Based Religions > Celtic
  • #100 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Earth-Based Religions > Paganism

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wicca, Weddings & Magic!, February 19, 2002

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Margaret Saunders (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magickal Weddings: Pagan Handfasting Traditions for Your Sacred Union (Paperback)

My partner and I wanted our union to be special. We found bits and bytes of information around, but Magickal Weddings seems to have it all. This treaure makes it so easy to manage all the details and make the right choices. It takes the couple through the ceremony from start to finish, has chapters detailing beautiful Celtic and pagan traditions, and even has chapters on using astrology to find the perfect time to wed. My spouse loved the chapter on using divination techniques like the pendulum for further divine guidance. My favourite chapter holds lovely vows and instructions on how a couple can write their own heartful lyrics. This book is essential for handfasting couples and is likewise full of incredible ideas and information for couples who want to personalize a traditional wedding ceremony.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on Handfastings!, February 22, 2003

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This review is from: Magickal Weddings: Pagan Handfasting Traditions for Your Sacred Union (Paperback)

Although I follow the Reclaiming Pagan/Wiccan tradition, I found this book very user friendly for all types of Wiccan & magical weddings & handfastings. It is very straight forward, informative, and supportive.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wedding Bliss-We love this book!, December 23, 2005

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Francis Jane (Unionville Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magickal Weddings: Pagan Handfasting Traditions for Your Sacred Union (Paperback)

My spouse and I had great fun and success using this book to plan our wedding. Many chapters talk about the symbolism of different elements that can be added to the ceremony to make it richer and more meaningful. Looking back, the day was so special and magical because of the rich symbolism that we added with the help of this book. There is also a wonderful chapter on writing your own vows. And the book offered plenty of practical advise as well. It was full of ideas, charts and budgets. We love this book!