Sand ceremony
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A nice twist to the Unity candle ceremony that has been traditionally used at weddings is to have a Unity Sand Ceremony. It has the same idea behind it as the Candles but gives you something that you can keep as a momento. It is done with three containers. One central one that contains nothing at first and two outside ones that contain differnt colors of sand. One represents the bride the other the groom. The ceremony starts with the bride and groom initially taking turns pouring their sand in and ends with them pouring together. The final result is a container that has several layers like waves of the separate colors with the blending of the two. The comments to this are as follows. The two containers represent the two separate lives with their interests, friends and ways of doing things. These two are committing to blending their separate lives into one and just as the different colors of sand cannot be separated once they are blended neither can the lives of these two individuals be once they become one in marriage - nor should they be.
I've heard about the sand ceremony but never actually attended one. I've heard the pastor comment that they "take longer" than the more traditional unity candle ceremony. If it were me, I'd be worried about spilling my sand ... does that mean I'm not giving my all? ;)
In california sand ceremony is very popular one.,this ceremony symbolizes the inspirable union of bride and groom in to a new eternal marital relation ship....
Yes of course, the wedding sand ceremony, or unity sand ceremony, is becoming more popular in wedding ceremonies. It may replace the unity candle or be used after it in the ceremony. In original sand ceremonies, the bride and groom would toss handfuls of sand together into the wind. The grains were combined and unable to be separated, symbolizing unity and eternity. These ceremonies can be done with a keepsake that also honors the families, much like the unity candle....
these are some speciality of sand ceremony
The sand is from the dollar store...
We are using two colours .. purple and silver...
The bottle we are pouring into is from the dollar store and its in the shape of a heart with a cork..
The two separate colours are in oil and vinegar bottles with ends that are easy to pour out of..
We have compiled a wedding music cd that will play during the whole ceremony..
The minister will explain everything and guide us through the whole thing,..
This is a fun idea. I have never heard of a sand ceremony. I agree it would be a great alternative to the unity candle especially for an outdoor or beach wedding.
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 day. Using different colored sands, the bride and groom each take turns filling a Unity Vase as they recite their chosen vows.
The Sand Ceremony, with its possible origin in Hawaii, is a lovely alternative to the candle ceremony, especially if your wedding is to take place on a beach. As the Unity Candle, the Sand Ceremony is performed after the vows. The symbolism is similar in that the “two shall become one”. Couples may scoop a bit of sand near their feet and pour it into a lovely bottle of choice which then becomes a lifetime keepsake. Seashells can be used for pouring if you wish. However, you may find using your hands much more fun! If you are not actually standing on a beach, you may purchase a complete sand ceremony(which comes with more vessels for children and other family members) from our affiliates. There you can purchase sand in various colors (to match your wedding color scheme!) along with two smaller glass containers for the bride and groom and one larger glass container representing your marriage, relationship and new life. If you have children, your children may also participate by pouring some sand into the container as well. I did one ceremony where we asked the entire congregation to pour a bit of sand in various colors into in a large glass bowl symbolizing the support of family and friends as well as their continued participation in the couple’s lives. The result was a work of art that was destined for the coffee table!
This is a nice ceremony and an inspiring one. It is a unique symbolism of unity. I think it is more stable than the candle whose light can easily be blown by the wind and does not last as long as the sand.
Sand Ceremony really sounds beautiful. It's too bad that I never knew about it. I wonder, if it can be performed at an anniversary as an ongoing symbol of your commitment to each other...I think it would be a great idea.
In california sand ceremony is very popular one.,this ceremony symbolizes the inspirable union of bride and groom in to a new eternal marital relation ship....
well yeah i had watched samething like that also ..here in our locality..so are you going to do the same thing too in your weding?