Articles By: Sharon Vaz

Sharon Vaz is the author of Sand, Sound and Soul: The Complete Guide to the Unity Sand Ceremony. She has helped thousands of happy couples around the world enjoy the meaning and beauty of the unity sand ceremony. She is also creator of UnitySandCeremony.net, a website dedicated exclusively to providing brides and grooms resources for planning the perfect sand ceremony.

“How to Add the Unity Sand Ceremony to Your Wedding And Make it a Lasting Keepsake of Your Union.”

ShareThe Unity Sand Ceremony is known all over the world for its beauty and sanctity. Couples add this ceremony to their weddings as an alternative to the unity candle ceremony because it so elegantly captures the meaning of their two lives becoming one. And it creates a lasting keepsake of that special...
June 10th, 2008 | Unity Sand Ceremony | Read More

“High Peak Tundra” Offers a Dramatic Display of the Hottest Wedding Colors for 2010

ShareIn literature, one of the most dramatic geographic locations is the tundra – a treeless plain often found in the mountains. So it comes as little surprise that the “High Peak Tundra” color palette would be one of the most dramatic found in my design collection for 2010. This innovative color...
July 30th, 2010 | Unity Sand Palette Designs | Read More

Make Lasting Memories With My “Ocean Tranquility” Color Palette

ShareIf you would like to incorporate the beauty of the ocean into your family unity sand ceremony, then my Ocean Tranquility color palette is the perfect addition to your wedding. It communicates the very essence of the sea’s tranquility. This seven-layer creation is appropriate for six individuals,...
July 29th, 2010 | Unity Sand Palette Designs | Read More

From Bouquets of Love to Hearts Ablaze: 12 Amazing Unity Sand Color Palettes for Fall

ShareAn autumn wedding can be a delightful study in contrasts. Dark pink bridesmaids’ dresses matched with jet black groomsmen’s tuxes…bright orange flower arrangements mixed with apple green party favors on the reception tables. Chances are, if you are an autumn bride, you’ll want to take full...
July 8th, 2010 | Unity Sand Palette Designs | Read More

The Power’s in the Word: Unity Sand Ceremony Vows Affirm Love

ShareThe perfect wedding is more than just a stunning gown and a stellar guest list. For brides and grooms who have a strong Christian faith, the Lord is the center of the ceremony. Couples who want to show their unity in the Lord and their bond with each other can do so through the 21st century wedding...
June 4th, 2010 | Unity Sand Vows | Read More

The Picture-Perfect Beach Wedding: More Complex Than You Think!

ShareThe vision can be stunning – a sun-kissed bride, a dashing groom, with the rolling sea behind them. In an age when celebrity weddings attract so much attention, the beach wedding popularized by today’s stars has grown in popularity. However, many otherwise savvy brides may have little understanding...
May 28th, 2010 | Beach Wedding | Read More

Wedding Cupcakes – The Perfect Dessert for the Budget-Conscious Bride

ShareIt’s the experience of a lifetime – the opportunity to pledge your unending love to your fiancé. Once you’ve set a date, there are a myriad of decisions you’ll have to make for your wedding. Certainly, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is what your budget will be. Are you...
May 25th, 2010 | Wedding Trends | Read More

Share Your Unity Sand Ceremony Story. Help Inspire Wedding Couples Everywhere.

Share Attention Wedding Planners, Officiants, Photographers, Entertainers, Caterers, Florists and All Wedding Professionals… As a wedding professional, you’ve see firsthand how amazing the Unity Sand Ceremony can be. Week after week, you’ve had a front row seat as you watch couples incorporate...
May 9th, 2010 | Tell Your Unity Story | Read More

How to Look Simply Stunning on Your Wedding Day! What’s Sizzling Hot in Wedding Fashion Trends for 2010

SharePlanning your wedding for 2010? If so, you are probably wondering about the fashion trends and color schemes that are currently very much in vogue. Gone are the times for the simple whites (although see below for a super idea on how you can still wear a white gown to great effect) or the pastel...
May 1st, 2010 | Wedding Trends | Read More

What’s Your Unity Story? Matt and Salima Fetter Enhance Their Lavish Wedding with a Unity Sand Color Palette that Exudes Opulence, Abundance and Vitality

ShareOf all the special occasions in your lifetime, your wedding will be one that will stay etched in your memory forever. Therefore, you will want to ensure it is everything you dreamed it should be and more. That is, conveying you and your beloved’s undying love, commitment, and unity in the most...
December 19th, 2009 | Tell Your Unity Story | Read More

What’s Your Unity Story? Joe and Tammy Cugini Lift Spirits As Their Surprise Sand Ceremony Binds the Hearts of Two Families Together

ShareYou may already know that the Unity Sand Ceremony is fast becoming a popular element in weddings, vow renewal ceremonies, and wedding anniversary celebrations. However, just knowing this fact alone may leave you feeling flat and uninspired. To help bring this beautiful and profound ceremony to life,...
November 26th, 2009 | Tell Your Unity Story | Read More

Crafting Beautiful and Unique Wedding Stationary, Invitations, Programs, Scrapbooks and More

ShareIf you’re like most, you’ll want your wedding day to be everything you dreamed it should be and more. Simply put, you’ll want it to be nothing short of impeccable, right down to the minutest detail. Although planning a fairytale wedding can be stressful, it can also be fun and exciting. At...
September 10th, 2009 | Featured Products | Read More

Share Your Unity Story for a Chance to Be Featured on the Web’s Leading Unity Sand Ceremony Site!

Share  UnitySandCeremony.net—where there’s always a story… At first, we thought we might only receive a few stories and photos from happy couples. But, we were wrong. Touching stories from all around the world are pouring in every day… and they are having a profound impact on couples who are...
September 3rd, 2009 | Tell Your Unity Story | Read More

Creating Lifelong Memories with Wedding Anniversary Verses

ShareOut of all the events that made your wedding day unforgettable, the recitation of your wedding vows is probably the memory you hold most dear. After all, these were the sacred words you spoke when making the commitment to love honor and cherish “till death us do part.” To keep this cherished...
July 16th, 2009 | Wedding Anniversaries | Read More

Heart Shaped Plates: Make a Lasting Impression with Elegant Place Settings

ShareWhen planning your fairytale wedding, you want everything to be impeccable down to the minutest of details. Adequate is just not good enough when it concerns the memorable day when you and your beloved will exchange the vows “to love, honor and cherish till death us do part” forever joining...
July 16th, 2009 | Featured Products | Read More

Beach Bride and Groom Cake Topper: The Ideal Compliment to your Beach Themed Wedding

ShareOf the various purchases you will make to ensure your wedding is transformed into a day that embodies all your hopes and dreams, your dress and cake will be two of the most important. Many days, possibly months, are often spent in bridal boutiques trying on breathtaking gowns in tulle, organza and...
July 16th, 2009 | Featured Products | Read More

Sea Animal Glass Candle Holders: Capturing the Essence of your Beach Wedding in your Accessories

ShareToday, thousands, if not millions, of couples in the U.S. and around the world are choosing to hold their wedding on the beach. These couples have decided to forego stating their vows during a traditional church wedding in exchange for a romantic, magical setting resplendent with warm sea breezes,...
July 16th, 2009 | Featured Products | Read More

Starfish Wine Stopper: Evoking Fond Memories of your Beach Wedding with Elegant Wedding Favors

ShareWhen planning your romantic beach wedding, you want to ensure that every detail helps to make your special day memorable. This not only includes your wedding décor, accessories, cake, dress and reception venue, but your wedding favors as well. Of all the purchases you will make for your wedding...
July 16th, 2009 | Featured Products | Read More

Silver Plated Love Stem Champagne Holder and Glass Flutes: An Elegant, Artistic Statement of the Love that Joined your Two Hearts Together as One

ShareTo ensure your wedding day exceeds your loftiest hopes, dreams and vision of what your special day should be, many months are spent in thoughtful preparation to ascertain that every detail is perfect. Your “to-do” list may appear endless from selecting the ideal wedding dress, cake, flowers,...
July 16th, 2009 | Featured Products | Read More

Seaside Allure Garter Set: Beautiful Wedding Apparel Ideally Suited for your Beach Themed Wedding

ShareThe garter toss is an age-old wedding custom that is still incorporated into traditional and non-traditional weddings of today. Dating back to ancient times, wearing a garter during a wedding ceremony symbolized a bride’s purity. When her new husband later removed the garter, the act represented...
July 16th, 2009 | Featured Products | Read More