By adding this color palette to your sand ceremony, you can expertly complement wedding color themes of white, pink, champagne, and orange. You will be conveying a message of understated French elegance through the combination of pastel pink, chocolate, moon shadow, and ivory. You may purchase the wedding sand used to create this palette here.

The love and passion you hold in your heart for your future spouse are expressed through the combination of dark pink and tangerine – colors which also convey the happiness of your wedding celebration.

The French-inspired sand ceremony calls to mind the special appeal of Paris. Even if you cannot travel to France for your honeymoon, you will be transported there in spirit by the grandeur of your sand ceremony.

The little French touches you add to your sand ceremony will be a gift not only to your beloved, but to all who participate in your special day.

Adding More French Elegance to Your Sand Ceremony

Ornamental Wire Stationery Holders – Tall

The Midnight in Paris color palette is only one aspect of your unity sand ceremony.  You can build upon the French theme by adding a number of Paris-inspired accessories. For instance, the Ornamental Wire Stationery Holders (Tall) will put you instantly in mind of a French bistro, thanks to its exquisite design.

Meanwhile, the Small Wire Crown Embellishment in Matte Black is reminiscent of French royalty with its rich, regal appearance.

You can also add a touch of whimsy to your unity sand ceremony with “The Look of Love” Bride and Groom Couple Figurine. The bride and groom gaze into each other’s eyes with the kind of intensity that is associated with a night in Paris. The French theme can also be expertly displayed with the Laser Expressions Love Bird Damask Folded Place Card, which is symbolic of the type of romantic artwork that Paris is famous for

Elegant Vintage Rose Toasting Flutes

And who could resist a toast with the Elegant Vintage Rose Toasting Flutes? These antique-looking glasses add a French vintage appeal to your wedding reception. To add a festive flair to your wedding, why not try a Chocolate & Strawberry Cream Square Ring Pillow? The satin elegance of the pillow calls to mind the best of Parisian fabrics, and the combination of chocolate and strawberry cream is reminiscent of the most delicious French confections.

Similarly, the Beautiful Butterfly Filigree Paper Cupcake Wrappers add a scrumptious French flavor to your wedding festivities.

The French Connection

Small Wire Crown Embellishment in Matte Black

Your romance may not have blossomed under the Eiffel Tower, but your personal love story had all the elements of a great French film. It is therefore fitting that you should turn to the city of romance to provide the theme for your wedding and sand ceremony.

When you invest in the Midnight in Paris color palette, along with the many French accessories that are available, you will be incorporating the best of French elegance and allure into your special celebration.  You will also be gathering keepsakes that you and your family will treasure for decades to come.

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Brings Eternal Love to Your Sand Ceremony

Immortal Love embodies the strength, beauty, and passion of eternal love. By embracing  the core values of this color palette, the bridal couple displays a quiet confidence in one another, even in times of intense conflict when they appear to fail or disappoint one another. Through both good times and bad, the couple express the abiding optimism that God will be their guiding Light in wisdom and truth. Relying on their Almighty Power, they can find their way back to each other again with a renewed hope and sense of purpose.

The Meaning Behind the Colors

Each of the colors used in the sand ceremony demonstrates a special significance. The royal purple symbolizes the special covenant relationship of Christian marriage. The bride and the groom pledge their unending fidelity, unconditional love, and forgiveness. The couple also promise to offer comfort and hope to each other through the tidalwaves of life.

Meanwhile, the oasis blue in the sand ceremony represents commitment, something that is so essential to the marriage bond. The aqua symbolizes a reservoir of hope which can nourish the relationship in the darkest days. The purple in the sand ceremony embodies the God-Centeredness of the marital union, showing that the marriage begins and ends with an allegiance to Christ. The lovely champagne hue represents wisdom, which is so essential to a happy married life. Finally, the pastel pink of the unity sand ceremony symbolizes the Divine Peace which surpasses all human understanding and which can only be achieved through an on-going dialogue between the couple and God.

The Immortal Love color palette demonstrates the abiding force of committed love, championing the forgiving attitude which is so necessary for a fulfilled life. The colors encourage the couple to fix their eyes on God and His goodness, with a quiet confidence and trust in Him to work wonders in their marriage.

The color palette in this sand ceremony works especially well with bouquets including purple and white veranda orchids, blue hydrangeas, “Calla” lilies, “Akito” roses, Hyachintus orientalis “Anna Marie”  (hyacinth), “Ocean Song” roses, “Reagan White” chrysanthemum and purple freesias.

By embracing Immortal Love, you will add to your unity sand ceremony a sense of strength which is key to building an impenetrable foundation for your marriage. The sand ceremony helps to set the stage for a long-lasting, healthy and peaceful marriage, and involves the members of your extended family in your union. With Immortal Love, you will be creating a lasting keepsake which serves as an enduring testament to your love.

Want to use my Immortal Love sand ceremony color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Wedding Sand in Royal Purple, Oasis Blue, Aqua, Purple Champagne and Pastel Pink.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

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I created Happily Ever After as a homage to Cinderella, Snow White, and all those other fairy tale characters who end up living happily ever after with their prince. Even the modern bride appreciates the captivating story line of a fairy tale and she secretly wants to live out the role of princess-heroine.

Every bride wants to be cherished and adored by her life partner; every wife-to-be longs for a romance without end. A fairy tale fulfills our great need to see good triumphing over evil and love conquering all. In fairy tales, we find our ultimate wish fulfillment These are timeless stories of endless love and affection; the unity sand ceremony allows brides to live out the story line themselves.

Bringing Emotion to the Unity Sand Ceremony

Happily Ever After complements the wedding color themes of white, pink, purple, and green, and each hue of the palette has been carefully selected to elicit a certain emotion at the unity sand ceremony.  Filled with optimism and a sense of celebration, this palette will bring joy and a sense of fun to your special day.

The apple green in the palette expresses a deep sense of hope, while the white represents the faith that the couple has about their future together in spite of numerous challenges and opposition. The purple, which is traditionally known for its association with wealth and opulence, symbolizes the life that the couple can forge together after the sand ceremony – a life rich in love and affection. The purple also represents the permanence of the marital union – long after the sand ceremony has taken place. The pastel pink and dark pink represent the overwhelming love that the bride and groom share – the exotic shades are a testament to their lasting commitment.

The Happily Ever After color palette works well with bouquets containing the following flowers:  “Aqua” roses, Hyachintus orientalis “Anna Marie” (hyacincht), “Akito” roses, “Laminuette” roses, “Milano” roses, and white calla lilies.

Embrace Your Inner Princess

Your wedding day is the perfect time to embrace your inner princess by choosing the Happily Ever After color palette for your unity sand ceremony. You will feel like royalty as you and your beloved participate in the moving ceremony, merging your two distinct lives into one. You will come away from the ceremony with all the exuberance of a fairy princess as she joins hands and hearts with her one true love. And you will be thankful for the unity sand memento which will signify the undying love you have for your groom.

Want to use my Happily Ever After sand ceremony color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Apple Green, Dark Pink, White, Purple, Moon Shadow and Pastel Pink.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

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Making your sand ceremony the prelude to a chapter of new beginnings…

Each of the colors included in the color palette is symbolic. The apple green and moss green symbolize new life, while the berry and dark pink signify the promise of good things to come – an especially welcome symbol at a wedding!  Because of the berry’s deep tone, it also represents the passion that you and your beloved have for one another.

This sand ceremony color palette is also highly apropos for wedding color themes of light green, white, pink, and red.

The New Earth sand ceremony color palette will hold special appeal for Christian couples. I actually designed the palette with Revelations 21:3-4 in mind. The palette conveys the conviction that God’s favor is active in your lives, and that His divine wisdom is guiding you in truth as your wedding day unfolds.

The mix of colors in this sand ceremony palette is especially appropriate for a couple who have overcome adversity in order to make their union possible. It may be that you have triumphed over numerous obstacles in your relationship and your marriage represents a celebration of your ultimate victory as a couple. Even though you will continue to face new challenges, your commitment to each other and your obedience to God’s Word enable the power, grace, and abundance of God to reign in your lives.

The New Earth color palette can also complement your wedding bouquet. It works especially well with “Aqua” roses, “Leila” gerbera Gemini, Hyachintus Orientalis “Mont Blanc” (hyacinth), “Black Baccara” rose and Alpinia purpurata (red ginger).

Want to use my New Earth sand ceremony color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Apple Green, Moss Green, Dark Pink and Berry.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

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A wildly romantic sand ceremony palette for the stylish bride

The color mood of Vibrant Vintage Rose is decidedly romantic, and it complements the wedding color themes of white, pink, purple, and red. Purple is considered the new blue, adding a luxurious feel to the palette. Throughout time, purple has been associated with richness and royalty, so it is a perfect shade for this color palette. In addition, dark pink is a hot color for 2011 weddings. Its vibrancy adds flair to the color palette along with a chic, fashionable feeling.

This seven-layer sand ceremony palette is designed for six participants, so it is perfect for blended families who want to demonstrate their bond of love. They will feel their unity strengthened as a result of participating in the unity sand ceremony.

It should be noted that the Vibrant Vintage Rose color palette is not meant for a bride with understated taste. It does, however, appeal to the bride who enjoys vibrant art and exceptional beauty – the kind of woman who can light up a room with her flamboyant personality and exquisite taste in fashion.

For this kind of bride, each day is a celebration of life and she achieves much joy and fulfillment in expressing this through her impeccable sense of style.

So it would hardly be a surprise that this bride would celebrate her wedding day with a dazzling display of color, textures, high fashion, romance, and exquisite cuisine.  She is no wallflower, and the most important celebration of her life reflects that. She is bold in vision and optimistic in her view of life and the love she will share with her husband.  Every detail of her special day is alive with Technicolor hues, from the sand in her unity sand ceremony vase to the flowers she carries in her bouquet.

This particular color palette works well with bouquets containing “Aqua” roses, Hyachintus orientalis, “Anna Marie” (hyacinth), “Akito” roses, “Laminuette” roses, “Milano” roses and white calla lilies.

Want to use my Vibrant Vintage Rose sand ceremony color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Berry, Pastel Pink, Dark Pink, Purple, Light Brown and White.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

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The ceremony is also an opportunity to recognize those specific individuals who have played an instrumental role in the couple’s lives, offering much-needed support and counsel.

In addition, when a group of individuals participate in the ceremony, the center vase becomes a multi-colored family heirloom. When only bride and groom perform the ceremony, the palette is limited to two colors, but when additional individuals are introduced, the vase takes on a dramatic range of colors. From a visual perspective, six or seven color layers are really best. With each distinct layer, the couple celebrates their core values, hopes, aspirations, and dreams.

We can also look to sacred Scripture to find additional reasons for including a significant number of participants in the unity sand ceremony. The Bible places great metaphorical meaning on numbers – think of the one, true God; the three Persons in one God; the Ten Commandments; the seventh day as a day of rest.

Number 5. You may not realize it, but the number five in Biblical terms connotes grace and redemption, basic tenets of the Christian faith.  Five also serves to signify freedom and completeness – perfect concepts for a unity sand ceremony.

Number 6. Meanwhile, the number six symbolizes man and the ideal of completeness. Six can also be used to explain the ongoing struggle between the spirit and the flesh. This is fitting, since marriage enables spirit and flesh to come together in a powerful union.

Number 7. Of course, seven is considered to be a holy number, used to describe spiritual perfection and completeness. It is also an indicator of the special covenant that exists between man and his God – similar to the covenant which exists between husband and wife.

Number 8. Interestingly enough, eight signifies strength – an important concept when dealing with the spiritual life. Eight is also a symbol of fertility and new beginnings – an appropriate number for a unity sand ceremony recognizing the union of man and woman in holy matrimony.

Thus, by including five, six, seven, or eight participants in your sand ceremony, you are telling the world something important – not only about your family, but about your spiritual beliefs.  Your ceremony takes on special meaning, since it celebrates not only the physical union of marriage, but the spiritual union of families as well.

Through the unity sand ceremony, you might find that, not only does your faith grow, but the faith of the members of your family is enhanced as well. This demonstrates both the power and the promise of the unity sand ceremony.

Sources:
http://www.christian-resources-today.com/biblical-meaning-of-numbers.html

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A delightful sand ceremony palette for the glamorous bride

I created this six-layer palette to incorporate four of this season’s hottest wedding colors: apple green, light blue, black, and hot pink. The combination of black and white adds a formal flair, while the dark pink adds a touch of glamor without being overly dramatic. Therefore, this color palette is particularly suited to more formal weddings.

This exceptional display ideally complements a wide variety of wedding theme colors, including light green, white, pink, black and light blue. As a result, the versatility of the Bora Bora Calling color palette is one of its best features.

The Bora Bora Calling sand ceremony color palette works well with bouquets containing a varied range  of flowers, including “Leila” gerbera germinis, “Illusion” roses, Hydrangeas, “Karma Thalia” dahlias, “Reagan” white chrysanthemums, Easter Lillies and Calla Lillies.  By selecting flowers that complement the sand ceremony color palette, brides can ensure that their wedding is expertly color-coordinated.

Often chosen by brides hosting beach weddings and weddings at other outdoor locations, Bora Bora Calling is also apropos for indoor events. A unity sand ceremony using the Bora Bora Calling color palette can turn an ordinary wedding ceremony into an extraordinary one. You’ll also be creating a lovely wedding keepsake that you and members of your wedding party will treasure for years to come.

Want to use my Bora Bora Calling sand ceremony color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Dark Pink, Light Blue, Black, White and Apple Green.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

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The seven-layer palette is appropriate for six participants, so the entire family can get involved. The mix of colors appeals to a young audience, making this ideal for blended families with young children. But mothers of the bride and groom are also likely to enjoy the breathtaking combination of colors.

A lighthearted sand ceremony palette that will make your guests smile…

Lotus Dream by Sharon Vaz combines four of the hottest wedding colors for the season – apple green, light blue, yellow, and hot pink, with the yellow and pink bringing a sense of joy to this sand ceremony palette. Meanwhile, the mix of apple green, pastel pink, white, and light blue adds a calming element to the palette. I believe that the palette can complement a variety of wedding theme colors, including light green, white, pink, and light blue.

The Lotus Dream sand ceremony color palette works well with bouquets containing a number of different flowers, including “Aqua” roses, “Illusion” roses, Hydrangeas, “Karma Thalia” dahlias, “Reagan” white chrysanthemums, Calla Lillies, and Hyachintus orientalis “Mont Blanc” (hyacinth).  The versatility of the Lotus Dream color palette makes it an especially popular choice for adventurous brides.

With the Lotus Dream sand ceremony color palette, brides are making a bold statement. The colorful display is an eye-catching way to demonstrate the union of two families into one. The color palette is a priceless keepsake which members of the wedding party will be proud to display in their homes.

Want to use my Lotus Dream sand ceremony color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Apple Green, Pastel Pink, Dark Pink, Lemon Yellow, White and Light Blue.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

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I intend with this tranquil color palette to honor the peacemakers of the world. Peacemakers face great challenges in our time, as wars rage throughout the earth. Misunderstandings and strife abound. The peacemaker serves as the hero, creating unity where divisions have reigned supreme.

This unique color palette complements wedding themes of white, light blue, silver, and brown. The seven-layer palette is appropriate for six participants; therefore, it is highly recommended for a blended family sand ceremony.

By using the Peacemaker palette in their sand ceremony, the couple honors various aspects of peace-making. Each color highlights one specific attribute of peacemaking.  In this way, the entire sand ceremony becomes a peacemaking celebration.

What Do the Hues in the Peacemaker Palette Symbolize?

The foundational layer is aqua, symbolizing a reservoir of peace and a deep sense of tranquility. The peacemaker draws upon this reservoir of peace as an internal resource that aids in ministry to individuals in conflict.  We are reminded of the “rivers of living water” found in John 7:13 in the New American Standard Bible, which states, “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From this innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’”

The chocolate brown in the sand ceremony signals the pursuit of truth. The peacemaker allows individuals to come to terms with their hurts and fears – the deep pain which is the residue from traumatic events. By pursuing truth, the peacemaker restores order and stability. Meanwhile, moon shadow denotes the resilience found in many effective peacemakers. In the face of opposition from people they are counseling or mediating, peacemakers stand firm, yet serene.

Perhaps most importantly, the white in the sand ceremony palette embodies forgiveness. The Bible speaks constantly of the need to forgive – no matter what the offense. We are called to forgive not just occasionally, but every day. Christianity teaches us that forgiveness is the key to emotional healing and unity among believers. It is the calming salve that heals our deepest hurts.

The pastel pink in the sand ceremony represents the gentle spirit of the peacemaker, despite the messy situations and conflict which rule the world. The soft whisper of the peacemaker can soothe the noisy chaos that often threatens our serenity. Tangerine demonstrates the power of God’s abundant grace, as seen in the peacemaker’s response to life’s difficulties. The glow of the tangerine symbolizes the peacemaker’s bright light shining in a lost and hurting world.

The Peacemaker palette works well with bouquets containing “aqua” roses, Hyachintus orientalis “Anna Marie” (hyacinth), white peonies, white hydrangeas, soft blue hydrangeas and orange calla lillies.

Peacemakers everywhere should embrace the Peacemaker color palette, for it speaks to their deepest desires. It creates a treasured keepsake which immortalizes not only a marriage, but the life of the peacemaker. It is a stirring reminder of the miracles that the peacemaker can work – not just in one community, but in the world at large.

Want to use my Peacemaker sand ceremony color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Aqua, Chocolate Brown, Moon Shadow, Pastel Pink, White and Tangerine.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

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Dazzle your guests with the Mountain Sunrise sand ceremony palette

I specially designed this palette to include three of the hottest wedding colors for the season – apple green, berry and orange. The vibrant hues make this an especially memorable color collection. Because of the inclusion of these colors, along with moss green and light brown, the color palette is a wonderful addition for autumn weddings.

This sand ceremony palette is entirely appropriate for wedding color themes of light green, orange, and red. It also works well with bouquets containing “Reagan Orange” chrysanthemums, “Tom Pearce” chrysanthemums, Easter Lilies, “Akito Roses,” “Black Baccara” roses, and Alpinia purpurata (red ginger).  By color-coordinating your sand with your flowers, you will create a unified look for your wedding.

The Mountain Sunrise unity sand ceremony palette is special to me because it is particularly symbolic. The mountain symbolizes the challenges that the bride and groom have faced together and will continue to face in the future as husband and wife. Meanwhile, the sunrise aspect of the palette represents the splendor of overcoming this adversity. Such a feat is possible through great perseverance, an abiding faith in God, as well as a deep commitment for each other. Ultimately, the Mountain Sunrise palette represents power and strength – the power of the couple’s love for each other and their strength in overcoming adversity.

Mountain Sunrise is my gift to you.  I hope that it will become a treasured gift that you will be proud to share with your friends and family for years to come.  And during times of trials, I trust that it will be a continual reminder of the amazing bond you both share, as well as God’s faithfulness in being your protector, provider and friend.

Want to use my Mountain Sunrise sand ceremony color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Berry, Tangerine, Apple Green, Moss Green, White and Light Brown .
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

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