Comments on: How to make Handfasting Cords, by Lepapillonvert

By: Jan

Jan — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:35:15 +0000

Great guidance. 6 feet is about right, so make sure that you make sure to get the spools of ribbon that are at least that. I was in a hurry and grabbed a couple of beautiful spools of ribbon–only to discover that they were THREE feet in length! Yikes!

By: Misti

Misti — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:42:05 +0000

Thank you so much for posting this … my fiance and I are getting married in a month, and I have been searching for ideas on how to make our handfasting cords and your article has been so helpful!!! Thank you again!!!!!!!

By: Evita

Evita — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:24:32 +0000

Hi Natalie,
I just saw this response. As I said at the beginning of this article, there is no right or wrong way to make these! Do what feels right for you and your partner, that is what is most important, IMHO.

Please post a link to your finished cords, we'd love to see them!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:02:42 +0000

Me and my partner are looking are looking at doing a hand fasting in a few months, just wondering do you need 2 cords or can you use 1? Cause basically me and my partner have picked up coloured ribbon that symbolises something to us.

By: Maddy

Maddy — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:06:43 +0000

I really love that you posted this, though I wish there were a shit of them laid out straight, since I am a visual learner.

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:17:19 +0000

Thanks for the idea! I had no idea what I was doing and had no idea as to how beautiful and personal the cords could be! My Wedding is a week from today so I'd better get started!!!

By: Offbeat Bride | Evita & Michael's Beltane-Belle Époque DIY Fun-Fest!

Offbeat Bride | Evita & Michael's Beltane-Belle Époque DIY Fun-Fest! — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:01:03 +0000

[...] were handfasted on Beltane under a canopy of oaks using cords made by my husband. Michael and I walked into the grove from opposite sides at the same time and met at the altar. [...]

By: lepapillonvert

lepapillonvert — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:27:52 +0000

Leila Jo & Sarah Beth -
Wow, your stories are so beautiful and inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing them!

By: Sarah Beth

Sarah Beth — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:02:31 +0000

Hi Offbeat Peeps!

My fiance and I did a handfasting last year, but had absolutely no clue how to go about it.
We ended up cutting short lengths (about 12 inches) of ribbon that we handed out to our guests.
As each guest came up, they shared something with the group and then tied the ribbon around both of our arms together.
We didn't have to cut or untie anything (luckily, but completely unplanned) to take the ribbons off, just to wiggle a little bit, and then we used one last ribbon to tie all the loops together.
Reflecting on it, I feel deeply that we not only bound ourselves together, but our community of friends.

By: Leila Jo

Leila Jo — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:57:27 +0000

Dear Lepapillonvert,

Thanks for showcasing us handfasting mavens and giving such great tips for personalizing the cords. Yours are gorgeous. I embroidered our handfasting ribbons with words from our vows as a stitching spell for our marriage. Preparing the ribbons was a really lovely preparation ritual for the big day.