16 Esoteric Rituals to Perform on Your Wedding Day
February 20, 2025 | Isabella Oracle
Your wedding day will be one of the most beautiful and important days of your life. Your family, friends, and especially your life partner will be there to celebrate your love and union. Everything needs to be perfect, and it will be, don’t worry! For the past few months, you’ve been preparing the festivities with the meal, music, and venue, but now you’re looking for activities. Why not add a little bit of esotericism? Here are 16 esoteric rituals for your wedding!
Involving the Guests
There are rituals that involve both the couple and the guests, creating a unique atmosphere. These traditions, often symbolic, strengthen the bonds among loved ones. Additionally, they add an emotional dimension to the ceremony.
Handfasting
In Anglo-Saxon tradition, guests tie the couple’s hands together with colored ribbons. This symbolizes their eternal bond and connection. Each color has a meaning, such as red for passion, yellow for trust, blue for sincerity, and brown for home, among others.
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Blessing the Wedding Rings
An Irish tradition, this esoteric wedding ritual involves passing the wedding rings through the crowd. It is a collective ritual that invites the couple’s loved ones to bless the rings and the marriage, offering their positive energy.
The Wishing Tree
This wedding esoteric ritual reminds me of Japan. In Japan, it’s common to hang wishes on trees in hopes of their fulfillment. In this ritual, guests offer the couple a tree, then each hangs a wish or kind words for them. It’s an alternative to the guest book and a beautiful way to wish the couple happiness (and also to take home a tree!).
The Fingerprint Tree
In line with trees, which symbolize the strength and longevity of marriage, there is the wedding esoteric ritual of fingerprints. A black-and-white image of a tree is printed or drawn on a sheet, with colored ink stamps nearby. Each guest stamps their fingerprint on the tree, creating the foliage. The tree can be framed and displayed as a memento of the wedding.
Each guest writes on a stone or pebble and places it in a vase. The couple can display the vase in their home as a daily reminder of their loved ones and the longevity of their marriage.
The Four Candles
On a tray, sheltered from the wind, place four candles. Each one represents a moment in life:
The infinite, lit by the couple
The future, lit by the children (or present children)
The present, lit by loved ones
The past, lit by the parents (or those who raised them)
The Bouquet
Each guest brings a flower with a note explaining their choice and places it in a vase. The bouquet formed this way represents each guest’s wishes. The couple can also dry the bouquet and frame it flat as a keepsake.
Each guest writes a wish on a piece of paper and slips it into a paper lantern. During the lantern ceremony, the wishes are sent into the sky with the help of wind and fire. This ritual symbolizes the elements, as well as the energy sent to the couple.
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The Circles
Several esoteric wedding rituals can be performed using circles:
The dance of the spirits: Guests form a circle, and the couple dances inside. Each movement symbolizes the harmony of the union, and the circle represents protection and energy.
The sacred circle: Guests form a circle around the couple to protect them. A chant or mantra may be repeated to amplify the protection ritual.
Wedding Esoteric Rituals for the Couple
Other rituals are performed by the couple themselves, strengthening their bond. These symbolic gestures mark their union and can personalize the ceremony according to their values.
The Sand Ceremony
Each partner pours two sands into a shared vase, blending the differences that symbolize their individual characters and families. This beautiful Hawaiian wedding esoteric ritual shows that in marriage, each person retains their identity but becomes one.
The Salt Ritual
An old tradition says that salt has purifying powers. The couple exchanges a small packet of salt, which they then scatter on the ground to symbolize their protection against bad energies. The salt can be kept in a small jar as a talisman.
What could be more powerful than planting a tree on your wedding day? This is a strong and meaningful ritual: growing together with your life partner. The type of tree can be chosen according to the couple’s goal, for example, an oak for longevity, a fig tree for generosity, or an olive tree for peace.
The Three Candles
The couple each takes a candle and lights them simultaneously. Then, together, they light a third candle. This ritual symbolizes the union of two families, as well as light and passion.
The Time Capsule
For the nostalgic, this esoteric wedding ritual is perfect. On your big day, gather items that remind you of each other (souvenirs, letters, flowers, photographs) and seal them in a box. In five, ten, or thirty years, open the box and rediscover who you were before your wedding.
The Burning of Fears
In this magical ritual, the couple writes down their fears (either personal or shared) on pieces of paper. They then burn them in a container to say goodbye to their fears and create a future without fear.
The Full Moon
The full moon, a symbol of fertility and growth, is a common choice for couples who wish to start their life together under its glow. Under the moonlight, the couple shares a symbolic kiss, their hands raised to the sky. This gesture marks their intention to nurture their relationship and grow together.
Conclusion
By incorporating these esoteric rituals into your wedding, you give your union a deeper, more symbolic meaning. Each gesture strengthen the bonds between you and your loved ones, while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you choose one or several rituals, they will enrich your ceremony, giving it a unique touch. So, let your love guide your choices and create a wedding that reflects you: magical, mystical, and unforgettable.
Greetings, dear readers! I'm Isabella, a writer hailing from the charming city of Baltimore. Born on a warm summer's day in 1974, under the nurturing sign of Cancer, I've journeyed through life with a pen in one hand and a heart full of stories. As a proud mother of two brilliant lights, my daughter and son, I weave tales not just from imagination, but from the lived experiences that decorate our daily existence. My writing, a reflection of my soul, aims to simplify the complex and enlighten the curious. Join me as we explore the beauty of words and the power they hold to connect, heal, and reveal the world in new ways.
