I hollow this ground as sacred temple for the union of Bride and Groom. (repeat as I walk around the space with sage, if burning sage is allowed and marking each quarter with the Sign of Thor’s Hammer) By my words and the spirits of this place, it is so.
Groom and I will walk to the altar.
Groomsmen and Bridesmaids enter
Bride walks to the altar, escorted by her mother.
Mother of the Bride is seated.
Austi (East), ancient powers of the Wind, I ask your blessings and luck upon this union. (bless you with sage or feathers)
Sudri (South), ancient powers of the Hearth Fire, I ask your blessings and luck upon this union. (bless you with a candle)
Vestri (West), ancient powers of the Sea, I ask your blessings and luck upon this union. (bless you with water)
Nordri (North), ancient powers of the Land, I ask your blessings and luck upon this union. (bless you with rock or crystal)
All-Father Odin, take notice this day of this couple of Midgard and smile upon them.
Mother Frigga, Goddess of Marriage, bless their oaths to one another.
My Lord Thor, grant them your protection.
My Lord Freyr and Lady Freya, God and Goddess of love, let them fully know their love for one another.
Norns, Fate-spinners, lend them your energies for the successful life that they will weave together.
Gods and Goddesses of our ancestors, grant them fair winds of change, soft cleansing rains, a warm home and safe hearth, and bountiful harvests.
(pour a libation into a bowl on the altar)
Beloved and honored guests, we welcome you to the wedding of Bride and Groom. To those who have gone before us, I ask you to join us hear today as we all bear witness to Bride and Groom’s Oaths. Lend them happiness and peace as they interweave their lives together.
Bride, is it your intention, to be trothed to this man today?
Bride: It is.
Groom, is it your intention, to be trothed to this woman today?
Groom: It is.
Then please join your right hands.
***lay on handfasting cords, Bride and Groom repeat their own vows as they exchange rings***
May the Gods of Asgard guide your steps.
May your journey be safe and filled with light.
May you find strength from Thor in your darkest hours.
May you find wisdom from Odin in times of confusion.
May you find love and compassion from Frigga.
May you find beauty and everlasting bonds from Freya and Freyr.
May your Fate be spun tightly with those that make you stronger, happy, and wise.
May the oaths you have spoken to one another, ring ever true in your hearts.
And may the Gods always look upon you with grace.
(tie the knot)
By the power vested in me, by the State of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss your bride.
Ancient powers of Air and Fire, Water and Earth; Ancestors, Spirits, and Fates, Gods and Goddesses, I bid you many thanks. Skal and Farewell.
Beloved and honored guests, it is my privilege to introduce to you, Mr. and Mrs. Groom. Så må det være (So may it be)
Bride and Groom exit
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen exit
I exit
Groom and I will walk to the altar.
Groomsmen and Bridesmaids enter
Bride walks to the altar, escorted by her mother.
Mother of the Bride is seated.
Austi (East), ancient powers of the Wind, I ask your blessings and luck upon this union. (bless you with sage or feathers)
Sudri (South), ancient powers of the Hearth Fire, I ask your blessings and luck upon this union. (bless you with a candle)
Vestri (West), ancient powers of the Sea, I ask your blessings and luck upon this union. (bless you with water)
Nordri (North), ancient powers of the Land, I ask your blessings and luck upon this union. (bless you with rock or crystal)
All-Father Odin, take notice this day of this couple of Midgard and smile upon them.
Mother Frigga, Goddess of Marriage, bless their oaths to one another.
My Lord Thor, grant them your protection.
My Lord Freyr and Lady Freya, God and Goddess of love, let them fully know their love for one another.
Norns, Fate-spinners, lend them your energies for the successful life that they will weave together.
Gods and Goddesses of our ancestors, grant them fair winds of change, soft cleansing rains, a warm home and safe hearth, and bountiful harvests.
(pour a libation into a bowl on the altar)
Beloved and honored guests, we welcome you to the wedding of Bride and Groom. To those who have gone before us, I ask you to join us hear today as we all bear witness to Bride and Groom’s Oaths. Lend them happiness and peace as they interweave their lives together.
Bride, is it your intention, to be trothed to this man today?
Bride: It is.
Groom, is it your intention, to be trothed to this woman today?
Groom: It is.
Then please join your right hands.
***lay on handfasting cords, Bride and Groom repeat their own vows as they exchange rings***
May the Gods of Asgard guide your steps.
May your journey be safe and filled with light.
May you find strength from Thor in your darkest hours.
May you find wisdom from Odin in times of confusion.
May you find love and compassion from Frigga.
May you find beauty and everlasting bonds from Freya and Freyr.
May your Fate be spun tightly with those that make you stronger, happy, and wise.
May the oaths you have spoken to one another, ring ever true in your hearts.
And may the Gods always look upon you with grace.
(tie the knot)
By the power vested in me, by the State of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss your bride.
Ancient powers of Air and Fire, Water and Earth; Ancestors, Spirits, and Fates, Gods and Goddesses, I bid you many thanks. Skal and Farewell.
Beloved and honored guests, it is my privilege to introduce to you, Mr. and Mrs. Groom. Så må det være (So may it be)
Bride and Groom exit
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen exit
I exit