What is a Unity Candle?
A Unity Candle consists of one large pedestal candle that sits in between two smaller taper candles. During the wedding ceremony the mothers of the Bride and Groom, or any other loved ones will light the two taper candles signifying your current family. You and your fiancé will take the taper candles and light the pedestal candle together, signifying your new family. You can either blow out the tapers or leave them lighted. The ceremony can have a religious or non-religious meaning. There are different meanings for the Unity Candles.