wiccan collaring

Good friends, we come here today to witness the joyous
celebration of the love between firesong and Helios ,
supporting them in their decision to be joined as one
in the sight of this company.

Dedicated is he who now stands before us.
In our calling he has shown himself to
be worthy of the teachings and love of his
Master. he will obey honor and respect his
Master for that is his duty as a sub/slave.
blessed are we this day for the two who are
seperate shall now become one.In friendship
and in love by a joining of two hearts for one
common goal.

But remember this always Love is patient and kind;
love is not jealous or boastful; it is not
arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on
its own way; it is not easily angered, it
keeps no record of wrongs, but rejoices
with the truth. Love always protects,
always trusts, always hopes,
love never gives up...
Three things remain: faith,
hope and love. But the greatest
of these is love.

Much wisdom concerning the joining together
of two souls,has come our way through
all paths of belief, and from many
cultures. With each union, more
knowledge is gained and more
wisdom gathered. Though
we are unable to give
all this knowledge to
these two, who stand before us,\
we can hope to leave with them
the knowledge of love and its
strengths and the anticipation
of the wisdom that comes with time.

The law of life is love unto all.
 Without love, life is nothing,
 without love, death has no
redemption. If we learn no more
 in life, let it be this.
Love is life and life is love.
 the two are entwined in all
things great and small.

By Air, by Fire,
by Water, and by Earth
 do I bless and consecrate
this collar.
May the element of
Air bless this collar.
 Air is at the beginning
 of all things,the direction
 of East, and the dawning of
 a new day.
May your lives through
 the reminder of
this collar be
blessed with
continuing renewal of love.
/me Waves through incense smoke

May the element of Fire bless this collar.
Fire is the passion within your love,
the spark of love itself, the heat
of anger, and the warmth of compassion.
It is the direction of South, the heat
of midday. May your lives through the
reminder of this collar be blessed with
continual warmth.
/me Passes over the candle flame

May the element of Water bless this collar.
Water nourishes and replenishes us,
the waters of emotion and harmony pour
vitality into our lives. It is the
direction of West, the afternoon
and evening. May your lives through
the reminder of this collar be blessed
with fulfillment and contentment.
/me Sprinkles with water'

May the element of Earth bless
this collar. All life springs
from the earth and returns to
the earth, the direction of North,
the nighttime. May your lives
through the reminder of this
collar be blessed with strength
and solidity.
/me Touches to a stone from the earth

May the Lord and Lady bless
this collar as it is ,
the symbol of union,
with happiness,
wholeness,and love.
May the Winds of
communication blow
ever between you;
may the Fires of
love sustain you;
may the Waters of
life heal and soothe
you; and may the
strength of the Earth
bind and steady you
throughout your time
together.