For your wedding, you can have your wedding ceremony or party on a Viking-style boat. Offbeat Wed launched in January 2007, supporting the release of Ariel Meadow Stallings' book,Offbeat Bride. As you can see, Frigg and Odin were important gods in Norse mythology, and they all had their days of the week. How much do we really know about the festivities from more than 1,000 years ago? Sword Ceremony Tradition. These considerations could delay the wedding by years. Norwegian weddings are very speech-heavy events. It was even more important than the wedding dress. A gift of a sword showed great honour to the recipient as well as great trust. This Viking wedding ritual meant forming unity and constituted a promise of protection. By night, she's the Assistant Editor and Social Media Manager of Offbeat Wed. She loves exploring the intersections of diversity, culture, and money in the wedding industry on her IG account @2buckchuckbride. An Indian wedding sword is an elegant piece of Indian ceremonial jewelry that has a striking combination of beauty and strength. We're here to amplify the visibility of those who feel left out of traditional wedding media. Skal! Handfasting cords can be tied in decorative knots, such as an infinity knot, and displayed in your home for years to come as a happy reminder of the wedding ceremony. (70% off), Sale Price $134.70 Many people decide on a Norse-inspired theme for their big day. For Freyja, the goddess of love, fertility, battle, and death, they sacrificed a female adult pig (sow). Ceremonial mead tastes best when served generously in Viking drinking horns! Other commonly adopted wedding traditions include: cutting of the cake, exchange . This might be a fun game to try at your wedding. Well, it comes from the Scandinavian practice of drinking honey mead. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. But in the time of the Northmen, there were other considerations. The couple even incorporated their love for Dungeons and Dragons by using a 20-sided die to choose who would read their vows first! They poured the animals blood into a bowl and placed it on an altar. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. Now, I know what you are thinking: what kind of wedding involves weapons and how are they used in the wedding ceremony? Original Price $433.30 A traditional handfasting ceremony, followed by a hand blessing from the Officiant (a traditional blessing of the hands), is included to honor the couples spiritual bond, followed by a closing blessing and speech, the pronouncement, and a merry toast of mead served in festive Viking drinking horns. Offbeat Wed Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. Stamping their feet? Original Price $320.00 But there was a lot more to the preparations than just fixing the couple! $120.00, $400.00 Original Price $397.00 Other colors that were popular during that time period included blue, green, and yellow. The tradition is in use worldwide. Typically, when people think of a wedding they imagine wedding rings, not swords. Scarlett, raising the Drinking Horns - photo courtesy of Walker Photography. Absolutely! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Words of Norway tells the stories of Norway to the world, and helps Norwegian companies do the same. $188.99, $209.99 Viking-themed weddings have become very popular among engaged couples, today. All rights reserved. Read more: Photos from Fjord Norway Weddings in the 1900s. Original Price $251.06 The sword detail should not be used as groomsmen or ushers; however, before the ceremony, they can escort honored guests like the Mother-of-the-Bride or -Groom to their seat. Kirsten, I give you this ring.With this ring, I choose you as my family.With this ring, I accept you wholly as you are,And who you will grow into. Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers. There is no doubt that the above-mentioned Viking Wedding traditions are intriguing. Original Price $439.99 Here, it is important for . A warning: I cant assure you that any cold hearts wont melt, that enemies wont turn to lovers, or that an overwhelmingly and possibly uncomfortable amount of joy might wash over you today so please be careful out there. You dont actually have to sacrifice animals, but you can offer other objects such as candles, flowers, coasters, drinking horns, and Viking bracelets and necklaces. And may the Gods always keep you safe. They used to make honey mead by fermenting water and honey. (70% off), Sale Price $128.82 And I promise to do all in my power to keep my love as deep and as strong as it is today. When guests tap their glasses with cutlery, the couple must stand and kiss. The tradition of handfasting often took place during the actual ceremony. Need inspiration? They would each exchange ancient swords from their own family. Today, some couples use scarves that they knitted together to bind their hands on their wedding day. Offbeat Wed celebrates folks daring to walk off the beaten aisle. Our newsletter is the best way to keep up with us well email you a few times a week with tools, advice, inspo, discounts, and more! Although Viking couples spent most of their prep time styling those long luxurious locks, they still dressed up for the big day. They decorated the wedding bridal crown with flowers, straw, wood, crystals, or any other important materials that were available. If youve been asked to officiate a Viking wedding ceremony, this is a great place to start finding inspiration! If you need some inspiration for DIY Viking wedding decorations, such as driftwood thrones and table decorations made from branches and fir cones, check out this homemade Viking wedding. Let's take a look. Decoration, Festival And Wedding Purpose. To all of you spirits, beings, witches and all glorious creatures sitting before me today, thank you for coming to celebrate the magic that is right here, right now, in the form of Kirsten and Tim. Published byOffbeat BrideauthorAriel Meadow Stallings, now with Suki Lanh and Yelahneb. BRIDE, repeat after me: I, BRIDE, take you, GROOM to be my husband To share all that I am and all that I have, First and foremost, weddings usually took place on a Friday, otherwise known as Frigg's Day or Freya's Day. Handfasting with Viking charms, coin exchange, arm rings and drinking horns Couples who have Viking themed handfasting and wedding ceremonies today usually request to take part in a mead ceremony with traditionally made mead being drank from drinking horns. Rings were exchanged during the ceremony, but also swords. Sometimes, these crowns are made of woven branches and straw instead, resembling Wiccan head wreaths. $233.10, $259.00 Being able to have children was crucial during Viking times because the more children they had, the more they could farm and the more wealth they could acquire. The family that lost would have to serve drinks to the family who got there first for the rest of the wedding celebration. 41.52. Our premiere package contains everyting you need to officiate like a pro. May this ring be a token of my undying love for you. The Vikings were also very close to nature, so it might be a good idea to. It is definitely a unique theme for a wedding. Have you ever heard of a handfasting ceremony? When you read about Viking weddings you will often see references to elaborate ritual bathing practices and the exchange of swords. Do you, Kirsten, take Tim as your partner in life and marriage, and promise to give your unwavering love, encouragement, respect, and protection in every way, through all adventures to come, as long as your souls roam this earth and beyond? Shes an advocate for marriage equality and individuality. However, almost more important than the dress was the Viking wedding hair style, which was always worn long and flowing the longer, the better with a headdress or bridal crown made of silver and crystal, or straw and dried flowers. Original Price $629.00 Apart from a lot of delicious foods, the bride and groom would consume a lot of booze after they tied the knot. During a Viking wedding ceremony the couple exchanged rings, offered to one another on the hilts of their new swords to further seal their wedding vows. Traditional Viking wedding drinks were ale and honey mead, which the bride and groom had to knock back as well. The newly married couple then salute the honor guard. We love how Kirsten described their vision for the wedding: Our vision for the ceremony was that we were all returning from battle, holding our weapons, and we decided to get married in a local tavern. The dishes would have been made from whatever was available seasonally, and may well have included fish or a hog roast. At the start of marriage negotiations, the groom's family, along with legal delegates, got together to determine the bride's dowry and the groom's financial assets, set the date of the wedding, and negotiate the wedding gift from the groom's parents. $182.75, $215.00 Original Price $497.58 There was no better way to get to know your new family than over a feast fit for the gods! $81.75, $327.00 Jessica loves digging into the history and magic of ritual, exploring the connections between people and places, and sharing true stories about love and commitment. Angel and Shanti pulled from pagan, Christian, and viking traditions to create their amazing outdoor ceremony. This is incorrect, he was merely asked to admire it. It's also believed a Viking groom would have to undergo some sort of ceremony to mark the transition from childhood to adulthood before the wedding itself. When shes not writing or illustrating for AMM, she enjoys easy hikes, fantasy novels, comics, and traveling. 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