East Anglian Daily Times
·Jul 2026
Anglo-Saxon pagan wedding ceremony at West Stow in Suffolk
A couple involved in the Swords of Penda re-enactment group will hold an Anglo‑Saxon pagan wedding at West Stow Anglo‑Saxon Village, incorporating traditional elements such as ritual blessings, mead drinking, and symbolic weapon gifting. Group member Christopher Poore explains the historical basis of the ceremony, while the couple express excitement and nerves ahead of the event, which precedes their formal wedding in Newcastle.