WHAT IS A WEDDING UNITY SAND CEREMONY?
Basically, the wedding sand unity ceremony is the blending of different colors of sand poured from individual vases (or a variety of other containers) into a single Unity Vase. The blending of the sand symbolizes the uniting of the individual lives into one. Just like the grains of colored sand cannot be easily separated once joined in unity, the lives of those joined in unity cannot be easily separated either. There are numerous variations to the Sand Unity Ceremony. As examples, the ceremony can include the bride and groom, the bride, groom and officiant, or the bride, the groom and family members. The Unity Sand Ceremony, just like other Wedding Unity Ceremonies, usually takes place after the wedding vows. Prior to the wedding, the Unity Vase and the individual Unity Sand pouring vases, are usually placed on a decorated table to the front of the ceremony area so the wedding guests can easily see the ceremony. During the unity sand ceremony, a music selection can be played or a readi
