Viking forest wedding

This magical wedding was held at the new 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. The hotel prides itself on being environmentally friendly and using recycled organic materials, which paved the way for this ethereal enchanted forest theme. The bride walked down a pristine white serpentine aisle lined with moss, ferns, candles and foliage. For the ceremony seating we chose an assortment of benches, chairs and couches, coupled with lounge-style seating for the dinner and dance reception space. The celebration…

Handfasting⠀ ⠀ The phrase, "tying the knot", comes from ancient Northern European (Celtic/Nordic) tradition and culture - it was part of one of several wedding traditions in the ancient society.⠀ ⠀ In Celtic Druid times, when a man and woman chose to be married, they were brought together in a ceremony to have a braided cord tied around their hands. This ritual was known as handfasting. #Celts #Druids #Marriage #Handfasting #celtic #Druidism #Druidry #Tyingtheknot⠀

The CEO of the Wall Group married her husband at a former fly-fishing lodge in the Catskills. See all the pictures in the Cut’s Wedding Files column.

Ethical weddings are certain to continue to increase in popularity. We are becoming more aware of our impact on the environment as a society and hosting a sustainable and

woodland reception decor - photo by LV Imagery http://ruffledblog.com/nordic-inspired-woodland-wedding