For many, many years, unity ceremonies have been a part of wedding ceremonies to symbolize the joining together of two lives into one. The most common of these ceremonies is the unity candle ceremony, in which a single, unity candle is lit by the flames of the bride and groom's single candle. One of the downfalls of this unity ceremony is that there is no keepsake from the union. Once the candle is blown out, it no longer has significance.
Many couples, especially here in Hawaii, are trading out the traditional unity candle ceremony for something that is unique and fun; the sand ceremony. This ceremony is very similar to the unity candle, but the bride and groom pick out their favorite color of sand and each pour the sand into one keepsake vase. The blending of the sand makes for a beautiful design that can be put on display in the couple's home. For a blended family, children can be included in the sand ceremony and they love it! With so many colors of sand and types of vase to choose from, the possibilities are endless.
