I officiated at a ceremony once where the couple and four children had containers and we combined all six containers into one. There have been variations of this especially with blended families where children have their own containers of sand. The combining of the sands represent the unification of the couple. The couple takes the two containers of sand and slowly pours them into a third container. There are usually two containers of sand, often each has a different color of sand. They will become one family, but each brings uniqueness to their union.Ī Sand Ceremony is usually a good choice for outdoor ceremonies or environments where candles are not practical. With flames taken from the candles their mothers lit (Bride) & (Groom) light one candle together.(Bride and Groom slowly light the center candle) Their candle is one unit with two wicks symbolizing that even in unity they can remain individuals. Part 2 Completion of Unity Candle Ceremony They will become one family, but each brings uniqueness to their union. Their candle is one unit with two wicks symbolizing that even in unity they can remain individuals. The families are well represented, and we celebrate their individual strengths. Prior to this moment, your families each walked a separate path. As you light these separate candles, let us reflect on the significance today. The light of these candles represents the warmth and fragility of love. Here is a typical script for a Unity Candle Ceremony:Īs a sign of commitment from the families, let me invite the mothers to make their way over to the unity candle. This symbolizes the unification of the families. The bride and groom then take these candles and light the center candle. These candles represent the individual families. Two side candles are typically lighted by the mothers of the bride and groom. The basic concept involves three candles. Whatever the case, the candle ceremony began cropping up in weddings all over the United States and quickly became a tradition that many couples use. Perhaps its popularity began after it was used in a wedding ceremony during an episode of General Hospital in 1981. While it has the look and feel of an ancient practice, no one is really sure how it started. This particular ceremony is probably the most familiar. Here are a few of the most popular unity ceremonies It also gives the photographer something else to focus on. While the officiant usually carries the lion’s share of the ceremony, a unity ceremony allows the couple to shine. It breaks up the ceremony and allows the couple to move, address each other or acknowledge family or friends. On a practical level, a Unity ceremony is half-time. It is meant to be a special moment designed to memorialize the event with something more than just words. This is when the couple gets to put their mark of creativity in the middle of a scripted ceremony. In planning a wedding, some couples want to include a Unity Ceremony.
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