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Handfasting service completed
I just got back from performing Marianne and Grant's handfasting. I think it went pretty well. There were some minor problems (including an incense charcoal that didn't want to light), but the couple were very pleased with the ceremony.
More later, perhaps, and maybe some pictures to go with the description. I've just scrubbed about a pound of makeup off my face, and in a moment I'm going to have a hot bath and de-stress. The social was right after the service, and I've remembered both what I like about socials (the chance to dance) and what I hate about socials (the NOISE).
Apparently someone videotaped the ceremony. I'm not sure how eager I am to see it, but I've asked for a copy anyway.
EDITED TO ADD: I tend to forget that people outside of Manitoba have no idea what a social is. Basically a social is a money-raiser: people buy tickets (usually between $10-$15 each) to come to a community centre and sit at long tables, nibble on chips and pretzels, hear a DJ, and dance the night away on a central dance floor. Usually a cash bar is available to purchase alcohol, with soft drinks either free or very cheap. At about 11 pm or midnight, a buffet meal of cold cuts, cheese, pickles, and bread is put out. There are silent auction prizes that you can buy tickets for, which are traditionally drawn at midnight. The whole thing usually wraps up by 1 am or 2 am.
Because socials are known to be money raisers (usually for a club or for a wedding), often people will buy social tickets from their friends even if they don't intend to attend, as a gesture of support. Because I was the clergy at the marriage ceremony, my husband and I got in free, as did anyone from the Full Moon Group who wanted to attend (the bride and groom are members).
More later, perhaps, and maybe some pictures to go with the description. I've just scrubbed about a pound of makeup off my face, and in a moment I'm going to have a hot bath and de-stress. The social was right after the service, and I've remembered both what I like about socials (the chance to dance) and what I hate about socials (the NOISE).
Apparently someone videotaped the ceremony. I'm not sure how eager I am to see it, but I've asked for a copy anyway.
EDITED TO ADD: I tend to forget that people outside of Manitoba have no idea what a social is. Basically a social is a money-raiser: people buy tickets (usually between $10-$15 each) to come to a community centre and sit at long tables, nibble on chips and pretzels, hear a DJ, and dance the night away on a central dance floor. Usually a cash bar is available to purchase alcohol, with soft drinks either free or very cheap. At about 11 pm or midnight, a buffet meal of cold cuts, cheese, pickles, and bread is put out. There are silent auction prizes that you can buy tickets for, which are traditionally drawn at midnight. The whole thing usually wraps up by 1 am or 2 am.
Because socials are known to be money raisers (usually for a club or for a wedding), often people will buy social tickets from their friends even if they don't intend to attend, as a gesture of support. Because I was the clergy at the marriage ceremony, my husband and I got in free, as did anyone from the Full Moon Group who wanted to attend (the bride and groom are members).