Daughters Married

Wedding was a native Indian ceremony. An Indian lady conducted the ceremony. First she had the forty people, immediate family and friends, stand in a circle, The Bridesmaid and Groomsman closed the circle. Asking every one to bring positive energy into the room by saying ohm and ridding the room of negative energy. Kristy and myself walked into the circle between the Bridesmaid and Groomsman and the circle was closed again. We stood at the East facing the Groom; the three of us were cleansed by sage smoke and feather. I gave Kristy’s hand to the Groom and announced what I expected of the Groom for her. Then the Bride, Groom proceeded to the South, while a Flute was playing, their Mothers stood at the South, reminding them not to forget where they came from, the mothers gave the Bride and Groom a rock each to put into a container, which Kristy’s Grandfather had made, the rock was chosen to represent Mother Earth. Bride and Groom walked to the West, flute was playing. The West represented fire; candles were lit, and fire place meaning the eternal flame for one another. The Bride, Groom now walked to the North, flute playing, pouring of water represented, life must keep moving forward to keep from getting stale. After the water was poured into a goblet, Kristy’s Grandfather also made. Their wedding rings were placed on each other’s fingers. They were wrapped in a blanket meaning becoming one, made by Kim (Brides sister). Bride, Groom then walked around the circle being congratulated by everyone. Then I blessed them, everyone shed a tear even myself. Then circle opened between the Bridesmaid, Groomsman. The married couple walked out followed by the circle of people walking around the room in single file. The last ones out of the room were the Bridesmaid and Groomsman. Everyone enjoyed the ceremony. A Fondue of Bison, prawns and lots of veggies was held for the reception. Speeches were held after the reception. Dance followed. Everyone had a great time.
Sifu Max Hayes Stony Plain Alberta Canada, www.silentriverkungfu.com