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dubliner Posted: May 12, 2003 08:25 AM+

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Posted: May 12, 2003 08:25 AM

lighting the unity candle

How and when do the moms light the candle? What do they use to light it? (We're getting married at the hall). Where can I find tapers to use?

HearzBellz Posted: May 12, 2003 08:28 AM+

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Posted: May 12, 2003 08:28 AM

Re: lighting the unity candle

The tapers are usually sold in the same place as they unity candle itself (and the holders, etc) You can light them after a reading or homily. You should ask your officiant when they like to do it, b/c they usually memorize their routine!

Sassy Posted: May 12, 2003 08:29 AM+

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Posted: May 12, 2003 08:29 AM

Re: lighting the unity candle

You can get the tapers anywhere. IMO in the Bridal Stores, they are overpriced. I'm getting plain white tapers at any ol store.

Sassyz75 Posted: May 12, 2003 09:27 AM+

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Posted: May 12, 2003 09:27 AM

Re: lighting the unity candle

In terms of when your Moms light the candles- it really depends on the officant- my Mom's lit the candle in the middle of the ceremony after we said our vows- I have seen them lit before the ceremony as well by the Moms (right before the bridal party comes out).. so really, check your officiant.