Why ‘tie the knot’?

Written By Kim Manunui

Tying the knot. Your wedding is such a special event and can become even more memorable by using a ritual uniquely yours within the ceremony. This might celebrate a family tradition, join landscapes, cultures or perhaps remember people who can’t be with you on the day.

Handfasting began as an ancient Celtic tradition and literally symbolises binding two people together – it’s where the expression ‘tying the knot’ originated. Using ribbon or cloth that’s meaningful to you is traditional but harakeke (flax) can add a particular New Zealand flavour.  It’s a good idea to practice beforehand because it’s a little tricky first time.

We light candles for many reasons, to celebrate a birthday, light the way and to remember.  Candles are also a wonderful scene-setter and there’s a range of meaningful ways to incorporate them in a wedding ceremony.  One candle can light many; just make sure there’s no flimsy fabric nearby!

New Zealand is blessed with beautiful coastlines and beaches. The act of combining sand from a couple’s individual favourite seaside place is increasingly popular. However, the sand doesn’t have to come from a beach and blending different coloured sand into a separate container is a powerful visual image – each grain of sand keeps its colour but when mixed together, cannot be separated.

Member celebrants of the Celebrant Association of New Zealand have a wealth of knowledge of ceremony and ritual. By using the CANZ directory (www.celebrantsassociation.co.nz/member-directory) you’ll find someone with the experience, knowledge and creativity to help make your wedding day wonderful in the way you want it to be.  CANZ celebrants are professionals, committed to a code of ethics and dedicated to the craft of creating exceptional and personal ceremonies.

Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project.  Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

Collaboratively we are creative, share sustainable values and work hard for great outcomes because that’s the buzz of satisfaction that drives us.

If you have an audience and market to reach, we can make that happen. Creative design, words that work and smart behind the scenes stuff that cuts through the online noise. We’ll design your website and then build it. We’ll manage the content as well as all your hosting needs. We can handle your online advertising so you get noticed,
and we’ll manage your social media presence so you get the clicks, likes and engagement to grow your business. All within the budget you set, because none of this needs to cost the earth.  And the job doesn’t stop when your website goes live. We are your virtual business partner.

https://www.korio.co.nz
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