Unity Sand Ceremony

THE UNITY SAND CEREMONY

The Unity Sand Ceremony is a novel alternative for the popular "unity candle ceremony" incorporated into many of today's weddings. The essence is to symbolize the union of "two into one.This sand version is not only beautiful and interesting but also more appropriate for an outdoor setting.

STEP 1



1. The Groom will commence by pouring a portion of the black sand into the central glass vase.

STEP 2



2. The Bride will follow by pouring a portion of the white sand also into the central vase creating a layered effect.

STEP 3



3. To complete the ceremony, the Groom and Bride simultaneously pour the balance of their sand into the central container. To make this process a little easier, create a funnel using decorative paper. Personalize the funnel by including names, date or even poetry that holds a special meaning for the Bride and Groom. The co-mingling of the colored sand represent the joining of the Bride and Groom.

Consult with your wedding officiate in order to customize the readings and sentiments that will accompany this ceremony. See below for some wording suggestions!

STEP 4



4. Following the wedding, the two outside vases can be used to display fresh flowers while the central vase will remain a cherished keepsake of your wedding day. Another thing that makes the unity sand ceremony so unique - with the unity candle ceremony, there is no way to preserve the flame. However, with the sand ceremony, you can put your vase containing your combined sand on display as a constant reminder of your special day!


WORDING SUGGESTION

_______ and _______, you have just sealed your relationship by the giving and receiving of rings and the exchange of a kiss, and this covenant is a relationship pledge between two people who agree that they will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives. The most beautiful example of this partnership is the marriage relationship. You have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand one, representing you, _______ and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, _______, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be.

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