Get married with a symbolic rite

First of all, organizing a symbolic ceremony means choosing the ritual that best enhances your love and is able to create a magical atmosphere in which to celebrate the most important moment for you.

Even the location, clothes and fittings must be in perfect harmony with the chosen symbolic rite. Such a spiritual ceremony is very evocative if celebrated in places surrounded by nature. Green lawns and enchanted woods undoubtedly represent an ideal setting, but even beaches and lakes are no less so.

What a symbolic wedding consist of

The symbolic wedding is a ceremony in which one chooses to celebrate one’s own union giving maximum importance to spirituality.

There are different types of symbolic ceremonies, each with its own peculiarity and with a specific and fascinating rituality to make the most important day of your life truly exciting. It can also be accompanied by a civil or religious rite.

Keep in mind, however, that if one opts only for a symbolic ceremony, the union will have no legal value, since it is not officiated by a civilian officer or a religious minister.

Said that, all that remains is to learn a little more about are the various rituals, which is the right one for you and maybe find out why choosing this ceremony despite the idea so far has not touched your mind. Are we ready to immerse ourselves in this fascinating world and you?

Why choose the symbolic rite?

First of all, it is interesting to analyze the motivations that drive couples to favor this type of ceremony. The symbolic rite is ideal for those who do not recognize themselves in any kind of religion and also for those who do not feel the need to sign a contract to be able to declare their love union valid.

It is also a ceremony that is undoubtedly perfect for those who choose to renew their vows, perhaps on the occasion of their wedding anniversary. Another valid reason that can push a couple to prefer this ceremony is the possibility of being able to choose a friend, a relative or anyone who has an important bond with you, as a celebrant. In this way the ceremony will be unique and customized in every detail.

Where to get married with a symbolic rite in Tuscany

In the splendid Tuscany there are really many places, with a unique setting, where to celebrate the symbolic ceremony. Many, in fact, are the locations that feature enchanted landscapes, full of charm and magic.

As mentioned above, a symbolic rite fully expresses its potential in territories where nature is the undisputed protagonist, therefore, Tuscany appears to be one of the most suitable lands to host this type of ceremony.

Lucca, Pistoia and Florence are home to wonderful villas surrounded by greenery with access to secret gardens with boundless charm. Maremma is home to priceless natural parks where you can celebrate your wedding, as well as beaches with fine sand and expanses of green fields.

Even the Versilia offers dream location for all those who want to exchange wedding vows lulled by the sound of sea waves. Furthermore, let’s not forget the green hills of Chianti, which with its highly prized vineyards, offers truly breathtaking landscapes. In short, from north to south, Tuscany certainly does not disappoint the expectations of those who want to create a fairytale atmosphere for their symbolic ceremony.

The ceremony: which rite to choose?

There are many types of symbolic rites: the sand ceremony, the light ceremony, the handfasting and the rings ceremony. Now let’s examine together the main features of each of them.

Sand Ceremony

Without a doubt, this is one of the most widespread. It is characterized by the use of glass jars containing colored sand. The bride and groom will pour a little bit of sand from their jar into an empty container while exchanging wedding vows. This symbolizes, through the birth of a new color, the beginning of their life together. All perhaps accompanied by background music that emphasizes, even more, the magic of this moment.

Light Ceremony

A highly suggestive ritual. It involves the use of a lit candle, with whom bride and groom will have to light a third candle representing the strength of their union, which can then be lighted up on their wedding anniversaries. It can also be accompanied by other candles that, following the same methodology, will symbolize the arrival of a child.

Handfasting

This ceremony has its origins in an ancient Irish ritual. The hands of the couple are tied with a rope that symbolizes the union of their souls forever. An absolutely suggestive and fascinating ritual.

Ring Ceremony

This is the most engaging rite we considered, precisely because it requires the help of all the guests for it to be realized.

The guests, in fact, will have to welcome one by one the wedding rings of the couple, inserted in a bag or in a strip of fabric, squeezing them for a few moments between their own hands and only after having formulated a positive thought towards the couple, they will be able to pass it to the next guest. The rings, once returned in the hands of the couple, will be filled with the love of relatives and friends.