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Nadz
Dedicated August 2009

Tasting of the Four Elements.. Ceremony

Nadz, on May 3, 2009 at 8:53 PM Posted in Planning 1 4

Hey guys I'm trying to find any wording for the above mentioned ceremony..

I like what it represents and i think its cute..

i just want the actual wording and maybe a step by step process and how to perform it..

My researches so far has only lead me to http://weddings.weddingchannel.com/wedding-planning-ideas/wedding-ceremony-ideas/articles/african-american-wedding-guide-ceremony-elements.aspx

so Any other advise will be greatly appreciated..

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Latest activity by Amalia, on April 14, 2021 at 9:59 AM
  • Nikki
    Just Said Yes July 2011
    Nikki ·
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    Did anyone get more information on the tasting of the four elements ceremony

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    Just Said Yes May 2013
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    This is what I Found:

    From the age-old traditions of Africa, in which the wisdom of the ages is transmitted by story and ritual more than written word, we receive the Yoruba ceremony, a time for the tasting of four elements - the sour, the bitter, the hot, and the sweet - four tastes symbolic of the elements of marriage.

    Taste now the sour, for surely every life of integrity admits to its share of times which

    are less than perfect. As (Couple's Name) experience life’s disappointments as well as

    successes, will we offer our love and support, without measure and without limit?

    If so, let us all taste and say “we will.”

    Taste now the bitter, for surely every life of depth will know it moments of denial and

    rejection when we feel turned away by life. As(Couple's Name) encounter times when bitterness might take hold of their hearts, will we offer our guidance and wisdom,without measure and without limit? If so, let us all say “we will.”

    The rest is in the next message

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    Just Said Yes May 2013
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    Taste now the hot, for surely there is spice and passion in every enduring relationship.

    As (Couple's Name) find and express their hearts’ deepest longings, will we offer them our respect and encouragement without measure and without limit?

    If so, let us all taste and say “we will.”

    And finally, taste now the sweet, for the abundance of life which has brought these two lovers here to be joined in marriage will continue to pour itself out for their enjoyment.As (Couple's Name) know the sweetness of married life in all of its ages and stages, will we offer our congratulations and benedictions without measure and without limit? If so, let us all taste and say “we will.”

    I hope this helps ;-)

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    Just Said Yes June 2021
    Amalia ·
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    Thank you!
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