What it is
Unity ceremonies have been a special part of wedding vows since time immemorial. Couples from cultures around the world have used the unity ceremony as a powerful way to symbolize their love and commitment to one another in marriage.
But, until recently it’s always been the Unity Candle Ceremony that has received the majority of the spotlight. That all changed, however, when Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter – of the highly-acclaimed “The Bachelorette” TV series – decided to incorporate the Unity Sand Ceremony into their amazing multimillion dollar wedding celebration.
Their nationally-televised wedding allowed couples all across the country to see just how beautiful and meaningful the sand ceremony was and inspired countless newlyweds to understand the importance of featuring it prominently in their vows.
Taking a Cue from Candlelight
The Unity Candle Ceremony has long been a tradition seen in marriages of all types, elaborate and simple. Typically, in this version of the unity ceremony, there is a single candle (the unity candle) that both bride and groom light from a flame of their own single candles. Parents or other members of the wedding party often join in the candle lighting ceremony using candles of their own, too.
The shortcoming of the unity candle is that it leaves no permanent memento or reminder of the union. Once the candle has been blown out, the significance of the ceremony is left only as a fleeting memory.
This is where the Unity Sand Ceremony has so much more to offer.
The Unity Sand Ceremony, a celebration that is usually two to three minutes in length, is a meaningful symbolic joining of two lives. In this timeless ritual of marriage, the couple ceremoniously pours various colors of sand from separate containers into one special container, the unity vase, symbolizing their coming together as one.
It provides a way for couples during their wedding ceremony to brilliantly show the joining of the flow of their two lives into a single stream with their individually colored sands joining as one in the Unity Vase.
Plus, because it can be displayed privately or for all to see for years to come, the symbol of the couple’s love is always present, always a reminder, and always a touchstone of truth. As such, the Unity Sand Ceremony and the unity vase can be treasured forever.
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The Meaning of the Unity Sand Ceremony
The flowing sand and blending of the colors in the Unity Sand Ceremony symbolize the bringing together of two lives into one. The two sands symbolize everything that the bride and groom have been or will become in the future.
The blending of the sand represents the union not only of them but their friends and families as well. The separate sands once poured into the unity vase can never be put back into their separate vases. They are forever entwined just as the lives and loves of the bride and groom.
Some couples prefer to leave a small amount of sand in their respective container to show that even though they now function as one, they remain individuals.
The History of the Unity Sand Ceremony and You
Our current day Unity Sand Ceremony is thought to have its origins in Native American culture, either with Hawaiian ancestors or indigenous groups from the mainland.
Regardless of whether the tradition comes from the dreamy islands of the Pacific or the rich soils of North America, the reality is still the same: The Unity Sand Ceremony is mystical and romantic as well as timeless and essential.
More and more couples today are recognizing the incredible value of including the Unity Sand Ceremony in their wedding ceremonies. Learn more about how this ceremony can transform your wedding by getting your very own copy of the the Unity Sand Ceremony planning eBook, Sand, Sound, & Soul.
The Essential Ingredients to Make Yours Truly One-of-a-Kind
The beauty of the ceremony is its simplicity. For example, for your Unity Sand Ceremony to be a success, you need only need two ingredients: a Unity Sand Ceremony Vase Set and Unity Sand for each of the participants.
You’ll want to make sure you find a Unity Sand Ceremony vase that expresses not only the beauty of your union, but also your individuality as a new family. Fortunately, you’ll find that many of the vases that we have available not only make for a beautiful wedding ornament or decoration, but they’re also a lovely keepsake you’ll treasure throughout all your years together.
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The Importance of Choosing the Right Vows
Your wedding vows may be the single most important words you ever share with your spouse. They join you together and are a potent sign of two becoming one. Think about that for a moment: two becoming one! There is nothing more amazing in our world than this single bond. Congratulations!
To make sure you have the vows you need to truly speak to the beauty and magnitude of the moment, consider getting a copy of the Unity Sand Ceremony planning eBook, Sand, Sound, & Soul. With page after page of insightful guidance, advice, tips and techniques for capturing your emotions in words (as well as so much more of the really valuable information you need), it is sure to help you commemorate this time in a way you can be proud of and cherish for a lifetime.
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Perfect for Joining Blended Families in a Ritual of Love
If either the bride or the groom (or both) have children, their marriage is more than just the union of two hearts: It represents the creation of a new family.
The Unity Sand Ceremony is a tremendous way to allow your children to be involved in a meaningful way in your wedding. With the Unity Sand Ceremony, you will be paying tribute to the role your children play in your lives. In addition, you’ll be celebrating the past, present, and future through this creative mixing of sand in glass – a true representation of your new family integrated under a single bond of love.
Besides the bride and groom and their families, you can allow other wedding members to add to the unity vase as well to create a colorful and one-of-a kind symbol of your unity, strength and love.
As you can see the rich history and powerful meaning of the Unity Sand Ceremony make it something truly original and inspiring. By adding the ceremony to your wedding day, you will be telling your loved one and all your family and friends that you are ready to make a lifetime commitment that will be filled with more happiness than you could ever imagine.
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