A betrothal or wedding ritual in which the couple's clasped hands are tied together by a cord or ribbon as was the tradition of old. The tying of the hands is be done by the facilitator of the ceremony with the wedding guests and then by the couple themselves. The marriage vows taken are for a year and a day in most cases. Whether the ceremony is legal, or a private spiritual commitment, is up to the couple - a marriage license is required for legality in most states. All hand fasting ceremonies are be customized to suit each couple and their beliefs, feelings, wants and needs.