How can I do a Handfasting?
A. There are two distinct elements to a Handfasting. One is the creation of a six-foot cord to bind the hands of the couple. This can be made of ribbon, with charms to represent the goals of the union. My husband and I made ours by cording our hair, since we both have very long hair. The other element is the jumping of the broom. The couple, with hands still bound, jumps the broom together toward the East, the direction of new beginnings. This seals their union. Many other elements such as rings, vows, unity candle, etc. can be added, but these two elements are what make a Handfasting different from a regular wedding. Also, a Handfasting may or may not be legal, as the couple prefers.
