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.