If the Handfasting is done as part of the wedding, it can be done before or after the vows. If the Handfasting Ceremony IS the ceremony, then the ring exchange happens first, then the hands are bound for the remainder of the ceremony.

How long does handfasting last?

How Long Should a Handfasting Ceremony Last? Again, because the handfasting ceremony is directed by the couple, they decide how long it should be. If you choose to incorporate your vows throughout the experience, it will likely last around ten minutes, Nathan estimates.

Is handfasting Celtic or pagan?

Handfasting is an ancient Celtic ritual in which the hands are tied together to symbolize the binding of two lives. While it is most often included in Wiccan or Pagan ceremonies, it has become more mainstream and pops up in both religious and secular vows and readings.