Native Wedding

Native Wedding Ceremony is a spiritual event based on Native American traditions, it symbolizes the union of day and night, sun and moon, earth and sun, male and female, the duality of the universe coming together as one and a true reflection of a couple's inner spirituality and beliefs.

For those from another culture, this ceremony offers a truly distinctive wedding experience, some couples embrace traditions from their heritage, and others prefer a more personal approach, either way Native Ceremonies offers a unique ceremony that incorporates a respect and understanding of individual beliefs and traditions.

A Native Wedding ceremony includes the following components:

Smudging:
This is done to purify the body mentally, spiritually, physically and emotionally using sage, copal or cedar. As the smoke rises into the heavens it carries our prayers and well wishes to the creator and into the universe.

Salutation to the Four Directions:
Blowing the conch shell to the four wings to open up the cosmic energy from the four cardinal points.

Prayers and Vows:
The native minister recites a native wedding prayer for the couple followed by the vows they take for each other.

Eagle whistles,

And blessing with feathers:
The native minister recites a native wedding prayer for the couple followed by the vows they take for each other.

If you are considering a Native Wedding ceremony for your wedding, there are several points that you should consider:

1.- Select the place for your ceremony
(most couples prefer an outdoor wedding for this type of wedding ceremony)
2.- Choose your traditions (decide which traditions or trends that you want to incorporate into your ceremony)
3.- Write or choose your vows or prayers.
4.- Choose your music.
5.-Choose your wedding attire.
Finally, make your plans as far in advance as possible. This is essential!