Unity Sand has become more popular for outdoor weddings over the last few years. Unity candles blow out, or are difficult to light and stay lit, but unity sand has none of these problems. It is really a simple ceremony with great significance. It is a visible way to show two individuals becoming one. I usually say words to this effect, ” Just as the sand, once poured and mixed, literally become impossible to separate, so your lives are inseparably joined together.”
Couples with children have a wonderful option to include them in this ceremony. Using different colors and giving each child their separate vase to pour into the center vase makes the children feel not only a part of the ceremony, but a part of the family.
Another option couples have chosen, is to have the Pastor pour the first vase of sand for the base, to represent God as the foundation of their relationship. Then on top of the base, the couples pour their two colors together. This is great symbolism of the marriage taking place.
Family Unity Sand Ceremonies are very popular now. We’ve seen some interesting color combinations. A recent order was white, black, tiffany blue, and pale pink. Nice! http://www.unitysand.net