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It is such a nice feeling that the young man and woman will exchange wedding vows and then be swept away in a fairytale cloud of everlasting wedding bliss. The reality is that on their way back from the honeymoon the real world starts to rear its ugly face. This is really the time when this wonderful couple starts to draw from their years of solid upbringing. All the lessons that were modeled by their parents will come back either gradually or like a flood that knows no boundary.
The single unity wedding candle that the couple lit during the ceremony was lit from two individual candles, representing the two families from which the couple came. Two families with maybe different cultural values and who sometimes come from different countries. Yet, their children saw it fit to fall in love and marry each other regardless of the challenges that initially faced them. This, very often is the glue that helps to keep some couples together. This is proof that families all over the world love and value their offsprings and care enough to model their values to them sometimes consciously or unconscientiously. This is solid proof that the family unit is resilient and can bounce back after adversity.
My sister Joanne has always had exquisite taste in her clothes and accessories. It was not surprising when she announced that she wanted special stands for the unity candles that would be used in her wedding. On the day of her wedding it was quite a delightful sight to behold as the bride and groom used their already lit unity candles to light the unity candle that was a symbol of the uniting of two separate families into one.
The unity candles were still burning brightly as they were carefully placed in the wells of the unity candle stands. The stands glistened as they reflected the light that bounced from one to the other. The floral arrangement around the lit candles made quite an impression. The photographer aimed and shot one pose after the other as the couple followed by the bridal party filed into the vestry for the signing of the register. Cheers to my sister the beautiful bride!
A growing wedding trend, particularly in the United States, is the lighting of a unity candle. A unity candle ceremony begins with two representatives from the bride and groom’s families (usually the mothers) lighting two taper candles. Later in the ceremony, the bride and groom use the taper candles to light a pillar candle, the unity candle, together, symbolizing their unity and that of their families.
The taper candles are almost always white, and the unity candle is generally decorated with a wedding invitation, a picture of the couple, or some other memento to signify the day. The unity candle holder is an important selection in the wedding process, and one that accents the candle should be chosen. And in some cases, the bride and groom save the unity and relight it on anniversaries.
The eyes of the bride were glowing brightly when she lit her unity candle from her husband’s. The groom in turn assumed a leading role in giving light to his new wife. He had actually started his God given role of head of his family as well as provider and protector. He was obviously proud to be perceived by everyone as being in control.
The unity candle is strongly believed to be a symbol of family unity. It is the custom for the church to have three candles during the ceremony. The single unity candle is believed to be a symbol representing the newlyweds. Both the bride and groom together use their individual candles to light the single unity candle. Each candle that is used by the bride and groom to light the single candle represents their families. This is a classic model of getting things accomplished together as a family.
A unity wedding candle is an integral part of many wedding ceremonies today. It is a ritual used to symbolically represent joining two individual lives in an obvious physical demonstration. However, some wedding venues prohibit open flames, and when the ceremony is outdoors, there is always the fear of wind extinguishing the flame. If you are facing either of these situations while planning your wedding, a sand candle is a wonderful way to keep the unity wedding candle as part of your special day.
The unity sand candle ceremony kit contains two individual containers—one filled with white sand, the other with silver sand, the different colors representing the two individual lives being joined. During the ceremony itself, it may prove helpful to have the wedding officiant explain the meaning of the unity sand candle ritual to the guests. The result after the sand is poured is a unique blend that can never be replicated, just as the two people entering marriage make their own one-of-a-kind partnership. Long after the ceremony is over, the candle can be kept as an enduring keepsake of the wedding day.
It is strongly believed that your wedding day should be a dream come true. Many women have been dreaming of their wedding day for more than 25 years. Whether it’s five or twenty five years your dream will be a lot more charming with the sparkling entwined wedding unity candle and tapers set. Bring old world charm into your every day with the sparklingunity candle and tapers set. This unity candle really dazzles with embroidered applique accented with swarovski crystals.
The entwined unity candle and taper set is guaranteed to please. The bride will fall passionately in love with the white or ivory candle set. She will definitely love that old world charm.
In addition to all the more traditional items like wedding unity candles, there are items available to include a loved one who has passed on in your special day. This is particularly important to many brides and grooms who have lost a parent, sibling or beloved grandparent prior to their ceremony.
Keepsake candle holders bearing the names of your loved ones can be present on the altar as you speak your vows, accompanied by a photograph or photographs if you wish. At a wedding I once attended, a seat was left empty for the purpose of holding a large framed photograph of a groom’s mother, which had been carried into the ceremony by an usher with a rose. It was a small gesture, but also meaningful for the entire family. Many guests noticed this touch and made positive observations about it at the reception.