We’ve all heard the classic wedding ceremony speeches, The I Do’s, inn sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer While those are necessary for legal ceremony, and we absolutely love the tradition of them, we also love the special moments that make your ceremony special and memorable for you. Consider adding a unity ceremony to your nuptials for an added representation of your commitment to each other.
Wedding unity ceremonies are a beautiful and symbolic way for couples to express their love, commitment, and unity on their special day. These ceremonies have become increasingly popular in modern weddings as they provide a meaningful and memorable way to celebrate the beautiful joining of two individuals in marriage.
Sand Ceremony
One of the most popular unity ceremonies is the Sand Ceremony. In this, you would each have a container of colored sand representing the both of you as individuals. You would then take turns pouring this sand into a central container, creating an intricate pattern that symbolizes the blending of your lives and love, forever intermixed.
Love Letters
Waiting for your ceremony can be a time filled with excitement and nervousness. Schedule some time in the busyness of getting ready to sit down, take a moment to yourself to catch your breath and just exist in this moment, soaking in the memories of it all. Spend this time writing a letter to your partner, whatever you want to say about this day, the future you'll spend together, the love you're feeling, whatever feels right. During your ceremony, take some time with each other to seal these letters in a box, then specify a moment in the future, one year later, ten years later, whenever you choose, to open these letters and read them together. How special will that be to look back on how each of you were feeling while preparing for your wedding ceremony?
Prayer
Incorporating a prayer into a wedding ceremony can add a spiritual and heartfelt element to your unity, symbolizing your faith and blessings for your marriage. Whether you pray together as a couple, or an elder prays for the two of you, either during your ceremony in front of your friends and family, or a private moment afterwards, let this be a reminder of the sacredness of your love and faith to each other and whichever higher power you may believe in.
Seed Planting
A symbol of growth and strength as a couple, much like the wedding ceremony itself, this is a symbol of just the beginning of your marriage. You’ll need to tend to this and nurture it as you will your love to each other, and watch both your relationship, and this botanical symbol of it, blossom and grow stronger as time goes on.
Candle Lighting
In this ceremony, you will each hold your own candle representing your individual lives and families. You will use these candles to light a larger candle together, symbolizing the merging of your lives and families into one. This represents your unity and strength in your relationship as you embark on your journey together as a lifetime commitment.Â

Whether or not you choose to include an additional unity ceremony in your celebration, your nuptials will be a beautiful memory of your love for each other. We are delighted to be a part of your special day, and wish all of our couples a lifetime of happiness together!
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