The Sand Ceremony has become a very popular alternative to the Unity Candle Ceremony at beach and outdoor weddings. The combining of the different colored sand not only provides a perfect visual illustration of the blending two individuals together as one, but is more practical in an outdoor setting where candles can be affected by the natural elements. This ceremony doesn't have to be limited to beach and outdoor weddings and it might be just what you are looking for to incorporate an element of originality into your wedding. It can be included in any type of ceremony and generally takes place after "you may kiss the bride". It also works nicely in ceremonies where children are involved and can represent not only being joined as a couple, but as a family. Sand Ceremony vases can be personalized with names, dates, monograms and even logos. Miniature vases can also be purchased so that parents or children may be included. The colors of sand you choose as well as ceremony vows are personal preference and there is a wide variety for you to choose from. I have included just one sample of Sand Ceremony Vows and sites where Sand Ceremony Sets may be viewed and purchased. A Sand Ceremony is just another way to personalize your wedding ceremony and leave you with a keepsake to remind you of your special day.
Groom and Bride, you have just sealed your relationship by the giving and receiving of rings and the exchange of a kiss, and this covenant is a relationship pledge between two people who agree that they will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives. The most beautiful example of this partnership is the marriage relationship. Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand. One, representing you Groom, and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. The other representing you, Bride, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be.
As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be.
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