Blessing of Hands Ceremony – (anon) The Bride & Groom face each other and hold both hands, so that they may feel the gift that they are to one another. [bride] and [groom] these are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you. They are being held by yours on your wedding day as you two promise to love each other for the rest of your lives. The hands that you hold are the very hands that will work alongside yours as together you build your future and share your innermost secrets and dreams together. These too are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other. These are also the hands that will hold you when fear or grief threaten to overwhelm you. These too are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children. These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one. And these are the hands that will give you strength when you need it the most. And lastly, these are the hands that even when becoming wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 23:55:23 +0000