If you are a couple that walks together in the Christian faith, you may be interested in adding a foot washing unity ceremony to your wedding.
This expression of unity is a Christian-based tradition that symbolizes love, humility, and a willingness to serve the other. As in John 13:1-17, Jesus washed his disciples’ feet.
A foot washing ceremony is a lovely act of commitment a couple makes to each other in front of their loved ones.
How to Incorporate a Foot Washing Ceremony:
- Read a passage: The couple can read the passage in the Bible where Jesus washed the disciples’ feet
- Kneel: The couple can kneel before each other
- Combine with a prayer: The couple can combine the foot washing with a prayer
- Combine with a reading: The couple can combine the foot washing with a reading of vows or letters
What is Needed?
You’ll need to collect a few items for a foot washing ceremony such as:
- a chair (something to sit on), a bowl or basin (something to wash feet in)
- a pitcher or bowl (something to hold water)
- a towel or chosen garment (something to dry feet with).
It might also be nice to plan a pleasant distraction such as a selected song or live musician to hold your guests’ attention while you and your partner enter into a tender moment together.
As an alternative to foot washing, some couples have chosen a hand washing ceremony to keep logistics simple.
If you’d like to explore foot washing, hand washing, or another unity ritual to symbolize your loving connection, please reach out to me. My goal is to help you create your custom, dream wedding that feels like you!
