pagan weddings

[carnkie64]

We are a couple of pagans wishing to have a traditional pagan wedding ceremony.We live in north nottinghamshire.We dont know where to start and need advice on who to ask to conduct the ceremony and what is needed etc for a pagan wedding.We are planning on a lawful marriage in a registry office prior to the pagan wedding so the legalities are covered beforehand.Any suggestions of whom where or when would be much appreciated.

[carrot99]

just google pagan weddings there is loads of advice available. congrats to you both.

[Ankou]

try handfasting - careful how you spell that.
i live near you, feel free to send an invite !! congratulations.


http://www.paganfedeastmids.co.uk/services.php

[Whickerman]

if you're part of a group/coven i'd suggest your high priest and priestess as celebrant. If not, you can have a 'self-celebrated' handfasting; or if you have kids your child could celebrate (i know, sounds odd but it's a lovely touch)
as to where - my suggestion is outdoors, possibly a forest, stone circle?
You have an active community in Notts, see here for examples http://www.nottinghamempyrean.co.uk/
Also, when... It's coming up to the solstice, and that's a great time but can be cold and wet outdoors. The ideal time would (imho) be either Imbolg, Lughnasadh or most ideal, Bealtaine.
Congrats!