A Beautiful Touch: The Ceremony of Handshakes Between the Bride, Groom, and Families in Both Secular and Christian Weddings

The Wedding is the Day to Become a New Family.

A wedding is a memorable ceremony where you become a new family with the one you love, independent from your respective families.

The main characters are, of course, the bride and groom, but it is also a precious and irreplaceable time for their parents as they send them off＊

In the ceremony, the scene where both sets of parents appear generally involves the veil down and escorting down the aisle...

However, there is another performance that can deepen the bonds between the two families＊

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The Wonderful “Handshake Ceremony”♡

A performance that further deepens the bonds between the two families during the ceremony is the “Handshake Ceremony”＊

The handshake ceremony takes place in the second half of the service, after the exchange of rings and signing of the marriage certificate, and is performed by the bride, groom, and their parents.

Both sets of parents stand, and the bride and groom approach to shake hands together＊

This “Handshake Ceremony” occurs just after the couple has officially become husband and wife, as they share a thankful handshake with their parents who raised them.

The bride and groom express their feelings towards their parents: “I look forward to the future” to his parents, and “Thank you for everything. I love you.” to her own parents.

It is an emotional ritual that can bring tears as they look into each other's faces.

Some Venues Also Incorporate It into Christian Ceremonies♡

More brides are incorporating the handshake ceremony not only in humanistic ceremonies but also in Christian ceremonies♡

In fact, I attended a ceremony where the “Handshake Ceremony” was performed, and it was a touching moment that really highlighted the bonds between both families＊

It is not only a farewell to the couple’s new journey but also a representation of living as three new families from now on＊

It is a precious performance that allows the bride to interact with the groom’s parents and the groom to engage with the bride’s parents, making it perfect for brides who want to cherish the bonds with both their own family and their partner’s family♡

Not only the bride and groom and their families, but it’s also great for each of the parents to shake hands with each other◎

It is referred to as the “Family Bonding Ceremony” or “Bonding Ceremony” as it symbolizes the connection of the new family♡

Incorporate the “Handshake Ceremony” into Your Wedding＊

At the end of the “Handshake Ceremony,” both families should bow to the guests together♡ This will leave a lasting impression not only on the bride and groom and their parents but also on the guests.

The “Handshake Ceremony” is a wonderful performance that allows three families to find happiness together, so please consider incorporating it into your wedding♩