Ceremony Elements 2: Wedding Band Warming

This is the second in a series of posts about elements you can weave into your ceremony when it’s led by a celebrant. This time, we’re focusing on a wedding band warming which is for…weddings. However, the warming could be adapted for a naming or other ceremony if another item of jewelry or symbolic object replaced the rings.

A wedding band warming ceremony is perfect for couples who want to include their entire gathering in a meaningful way before they exchange rings. It's actually one of the most inclusive rituals as it involves everyone at the ceremony.

The warming occurs at a moment in the ceremony of your choosing before the ring exchange and usually when something else is happening too, such as a reading or musical performance. It can even be carried out before the couple’s arrival whilst your guests are waiting.

The band warming involves your wedding rings being passed among your guests. The bands are normally placed in a pouch or a small box.

Each person then holds them briefly, warming them with their touch while silently offering a warm thought, a wish, or a blessing for your wedding.

This means that, by the time you exchange them, your rings are filled with the good wishes and love of everyone present.

All of these ceremony elements can be beautifully woven into a wedding day, and as your celebrant, I'm here to help you choose and personalise the ones that best reflect your relationship. You can check out my previous posts on ceremony elements below or email me at nick.wells@thismoment.org.uk if you’d like to talk about how we could work together.

I’d love to hear from you.

You can check out the full collection of ceremony element posts here.