• Why We Love Handfasting Cords (and How to Choose Yours)

    Your handfasting cord isn’t just a pretty ribbon—it’s a spell.
    It holds your intentions, your story, and your promise to each other.

    Some couples choose cords that reflect the elements:
    🔥 red for passion
    🌊 blue for communication
    🌲 green for growth
    🌬️ white for spirit

    Others braid three strands together, representing past, present, and future—or the joining of body, mind, and soul.

    At Ember & Oath, we encourage couples to choose cords that mean something to them. Wrap them with flowers. Tie in beads. Sew in pieces of clothing from ancestors or loved ones. Make them a living part of your ceremony, not just a prop.

    This is the thread that binds you. Make it yours.