The day you exchange vows with the person you love is one of the most important days of your life. What better way to celebrate your commitment to one another than with handfasting-the blessed marriage rite in which the hands of you and your beloved are wrapped in ribbon as you "tie the knot."This symbolic binding together of your two loving souls is a timeless way to begin life's journey together. In this first book of the groundbreaking Passages series, Rev. Dr. Kendra Vaughan Hovey reveals the history behind the ritual. She clearly describes everything you need to plan your own ceremony, including how to: Find the right practice for youSelect flowers and herbs-and discover their meaningsFollow recipes and spells for incense and oilsWrite invocations and vowsIntegrate Pagan and non-Pagan traditionsChoose the right officiantWith this magickal guide, you'll create a ceremony that not only reflects your devotion to one another but also ensures a lifetime of happiness!