The Cord of Three Strands is a beautifully hand-crafted symbol to be used in your wedding ceremony.
Cord of Three Strands - Includes:
- rayon cords in brilliant colors attached to a brass ring
- an explanation card that you can reproduce in your bulletin or display with your braided cord.
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What is the Cord of Three Strands Ceremony?
The cord of three strands symbolizes the joining of one man, one woman, and God into a marriage relationship.
The cord of three strands ceremony is a great addition to a traditional wedding ceremony. It adds a truly unique element to your ceremony that friends and family will remember. It can also serve as a substitute for the unity candle. This is useful for situations where candles may not be used, or may be difficult. The Cord of Three Strands works well as a substitute in outside weddings.
At some point in the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom braid the Cord of Three Strands together. The groom holds a small metal ring with three attached strands. The bride then braids the strands together, symbolizing the union of God, husband and wife. The colors of the cords is significant.
- Gold Strand - Represents God at the center of the Marriage
The Lord Jesus has been invited to the position of authority in this marriage relationship.
- Purple Strand - Represents the Groom
The majesty of God is head over the husband. As a husband submits himself to the Lord, the Lord in turn will hold the marriage together through the husband.
- White Strand - Represents the Bride
This strand represents the purity of the bride of Christ. As each has received Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, they are cleansed through Christ.