Ceremony
The ceremony practically decorates itself.
All we will need is a small low table to rest the crowns on,
placed beneath an arch made of willow branches.
For light and warmth we will need two small fire pits (or have one just behind the altar) or rows of torches to the sides of the altar .
All the guests gather at the base of the hill.
When the ceremony is about to begin they form two lines.
Start the music.
A line of knights in armor holding torches
proceeds between the lines of guests.
They then separate into two lines
and turn to face each other.
Lift torches to form an arch.
The bride and groom walk in from opposite sides
and meet at the bottom.
They walk together up the hill between the knights
to the top of the hill where an altar holds two crowns.
The pair will then read vows.
At appropriate times- the Lady in Waiting
will place a garland over their hands and tie the knot;
then she will present the rings,
tied to her pomander of flowers;
and will perform the coronation.
After the vows they will walk
back into the meadow between the knights.
The knights form one line again
and follow the bride and groom inside.
The guests follow.
The knights place their torches in holders
around the meadow.
The reception begins.
