As a surprise for Sam, Lucy asked me to sing "You've Got The Love", by Florence And The Machine, as she walked to the ceremony space deep in the woodland.
- You've Got the Love Florence & The Machine, performed by Alison Eve 2:38
A Good View Of Lucy's Wedding Outfit
Harpist Concentrating Intently on the order of the Handfasting!
The family come forward to tie the cords around Lucy & Sam's hands
Lucy & Sam went to those in the family who were less mobile, so that they could also tie bands around their hands
Alison Eve Sings The Vegan Song by Grace Petrie
Through The Strings-Simon Prays A Blessing Over Sam & Lucy
Through The Strings- Sam & Lucy get ready for their big exit
Handfasting - Tying The Knot!
Handfasting is a traditional ceremony in which the couple's hands are tied together by cord or ribbon.
Sam & Lucy shared an intimate ceremony on the day after with family and a few friends, broadcast live from the chapel where Sam's Dad, Simon is vicar, and this was the legal wedding.
Fun Fact: Unlike in England & Wales, Handfastings in Scotland can be fully legal because of differences in the law.
- The Vegan Song Grace Petrie, Performed by Alison Eve 4:53
As a fun solo in the handfasting ceremony, Sam & Lucy asked me to play the Grace Petrie number, "The Vegan Song".
At the end of which Simon announced that for anyone affected by the issued raised in that song, that there would be plenty of Vegans available to talk further, at great length, about them should they wish!
Here are some of the other songs which I played in the ceremony
- Mirrorball Elbow, performed by Alison Eve 5:44
- Breathless Nick Cave, performed by Alison Eve 3:18