How to tie a posy knot

tie a posy knot

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A posy knot, or a handfasting knot, is a knot used in a Pagan wedding ceremony. A cord is used to handfast the couple, and the posy knot binds the hands of the bride and groom. Handfasting is a symbolic tradition that dates back to the time of the ancient Celts. The cord and knot symbolize a binding, or a declaration of unity. Traditionally, handfasting involves three cords of different colors: white for purity, blue for fidelity and red for passion. At the end of a wedding ceremony, a clergyman, or a member of the wedding party, literally "ties the knot" on the cords that bind the couple together.

Things You'll Need

• 3 Satin cords, each at least 6 feet in length

Instructions

1. • 1

     Take turns, as a couple, to braid the the ribbons or cords. The bride takes the cord on the right and crosses it over the cord in the center, so that the cords switch places. The groom takes the cord on the left and crosses it over the center section.

   • 2

     Recite vows or bible passages while braiding the cord. The bride and groom will take turns reciting vows until they've finished braiding the cord.

   • 3

     Grab the left hand of your partner and begin wrapping the braided cords over joined hands, or the wrists of both parties.

   • 4

     Wait for the clergyman or selected wedding attendee to tie a posy knot in the braided cords. This person will take the ends of all three cords, pull them around the main braided cord to make a loop, and then pull the ends through the loop to create a knot.

Tips &- Warnings

• Make sure the braided cords are not wrapped too tightly around the hands of the couple- the cords should not be cut or damaged in any way. The couple should be able to slip their hands and wrists out of the cords freely, without destroying the cords or posy knot.

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