“Handfasting is a unique, ancient, Celtic ceremony that modern couples often want to go back to. Every handfasting looks different: the cords or straps of material are never the same.

Ms. McFaul, 34, and Ms. Fontenot, 30, were committed on Oct. 31 in a handfasting ceremony led by Ms. McFaul’s aunt, Cindae Wilson, before 35 guests. Mr. Fontenot was one of them.

Pagan weddings A Pagan wedding ©. Pagan wedding ceremonies are called handfastings and mark the coming together of two people in a formal, loving and equal sexual partnership.

Wendy and Cary Usery, both 44, will participate in the handfasting ceremony on Sunday, the last day of the […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 77°F. Sunday, April 13th 2025 ...