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Pagan Rites of Marriage

Here is an outline of a typical Pagan ceremony. Click on individual items for examples of an actual ritual. Please note this site is still under construction and references are incomplete

Opening the Ceremony

Casting the Circle
Opening Remarks
Invoking the Elements/God & Goddess

The Ceremony

Calling Forth the Couple to be Wed
Charge to the Couple
The Exchange of Vows
Symbolic Great Rite
Blessing of the Rings & Exchange of Rings
Blessing of the Couple
Binding of Hands & Basket
Presentation of the Couple

Closing the Ceremony

Closing Words
Thanking the Elements & God/Goddess
Closing the Circle