How to tie a love knot for wedding ceremony

tie a love knot for wedding ceremony

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If you are looking for a beautiful tradition to add to your wedding ceremony, the tying of the love knot or the cord of three strands is one traditional addition. The phrase "tie the knot" came from the love knot ceremony, which binds man and woman together forever with love. The knot symbolizes the couple's willingness and desire to unite as one. The three cords stand for the joining of one man, one woman and one God into holy matrimony.

Things You'll Need

• Ribbon or cord of various colors
• Rubber band

Instructions

1. Love Knot Ceremony

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     Choose the color of cords or ribbons you would like to use for your ceremony. Use up to six colors. Each color represents a specific trait to carry into your marriage. For example, red is for love, strength, fertility and courage, and yellow stands for attraction, charm and confidence.

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     Twist or braid the colors together to form a single cord.

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     Hold each other's hands during the ceremony with palms up and the woman's hands on top. The officiant lightly ties or wraps the cord around the bride and groom's wrists to form the love knot. He reminds the couple that the love knot is a symbol of the binding together.

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     Remove the cord and place it on the altar.

   Cord of Three Strands

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     Braid the cord of three strands during the ceremony. The bride and groom stand in front of one another while the groom holds the metal ring attached to one end of the cord. The bride braids the cord. The cord has three colors: gold for God, purple for the groom and white for the bride.

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     Play music during the braiding and print an explanation in the wedding bulletin, or have someone read the tradition of the cord ceremony.

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     Bind the ends of the cord with a rubber band and place the braided cord on the altar.

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