A handfasting ceremony begins with the laying of the cords over the couple’s hands, which are typically joined together. This can be done by the officiant or by loved ones, each adding their ...

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The handfasting ceremony, which was conducted from the 12th to the 17th centuries in England, will be a first at the faire. “Anyone can sign up for the handfasting,” she said.