The Unity Candle ceremony usually consists of one large central candle and two or more taper candles. The individual taper candles are lit and then in unison, the taper candles light the central candle symbolizing two becoming one. And in a ceremony involving children this also symbolizes individuals becoming family.
In a Sand Ceremony, there is a central larger, empty container and two or more, smaller containers filled with sand. The smaller containers of sand are poured by the bride and groom in unison into the larger container. The blending of the grains of sand means they can never be poured again into the individual containers, symbolizing how the two individuals can never be separated and returned to their original form.
Mommy2BeBride
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Re: unity candle vs sand ceremony
but being catholic can you do either or you have to do the unity candle?
M_Berk-Glenn
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Re: unity candle vs sand ceremony
I think its your personal choice. Ive never seen either as a mandatory part of the ceremony. I would ask your religious leader to be sure.
