Sand Ceremony Vows..help?

Thanks for posting this Lillie. I'm having the same problem. Can someone send to me as well?

Thank you

A few on here...

https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/sand-ceremony-vows/6c2c93154182fd53.html

wording with children

https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/sand-ceremony-wording-with-child/062dc2618decfd99.html

Thanks Hayley! I'll check out the thread, but I can't seem to get the site to work. Does this link work for you, or is it just me?

Added to my watch list because I'm doing the same thing.

Grrr sorry, It used to work, it was on my favorites list.... I'll find another...

http://www.wedd101.com/bxh-outline-wedding-ceremony.html

gives a nice outline, and some examples of symbolic ceremonies.

http://www.wedd101.com/bx-symbolic-acts.html

Order of Service

Processional

The entrance of the bridal party “All Rise” as the Bride enters

Welcome

An important moment to welcome everyone on your behalf and let your guests know how grateful you are for their presence

Presentation of the Bride

“Who presents this woman to be married to this man?” The father/presenter responds “I do.”

Opening Comments / Reading

About 7-10 minutes in length. I have “readings” samples if you want some. The main objective is to set the tone, and begin the ceremony by reflecting on something meaningful to you. This is a great opportunity to tell your story to your guests

Declaration of Intent

“Do you stand here now to give yourselves to each other in marriage?” You respond “We Do.”

The Vows

I also have “Vows” samples. You can be lead in a “repeat after me” format, going very slowly. If you decide to write your own, I have samples as a guideline for length and content. Another reading could follow the vows

The Rings

“Do you give this ring as a symbol of your faithfulness to these vows?” Groom answers “I do” and repeats a simple ring vow (see “Ring Vow” section). The Bride responds to the same question with “I Do” followed by the same vow.

Unity Candle or Sand Ceremony

Roses to the mothers

A first gift to your parents as husband and wife.

Prayer of Dedication

Pronouncement of Marriage

The Kiss

Pronounce you Husband and Wife... you kiss!

Signing the Registry

Three documents to be signed by the Bride and Groom and two witnesses. Be sure to have some music playing, relax and “Smile... it’s a photo-op.”

Closing Comments

This is another opportunity for a short blessing or reading. officiant thanks the guests again for being there. Presented as “Mr and Mrs...” Tip: Have an upbeat song to go out to!

The Recessional

Bride and Groom exit with Bridal Party, and first row of family following.

We did a Sand Ceremony with our kids 8,9, and 10 it was wonderful.

This Ceremony marks not only the union of ________ and _______ as husband and wife, it also celebrates the formal family union with their children _________. The vials of sand here represent _____________. The couple will first pour their sands into the vas, showing that their marriage is the foundation of this family. Their sands mix together and symbolize their bond of love and respect that can never be sparated. As each of the children now adds their sand, we are reminded that though we are all different people, it is our individuality which adds a unique color to the tapestry of the family. Just as the sands are forever intermixed, so are the lives of the people being celebrated today.

May _____ and ________ create for ________ a peaceful, stable home of love as a foundation on which they can build their lives. But most of all, may you keep lit the torch of love that you now share in your hearts so that by

Your loving example you may pass in the light of your love to your children and their children's children forever.

Thanks for this...i forgot to mention though, we have no kids...actually, there are no kids in my whole wedding haha

Does this come before the "i do's" and rings?

After the rings

Sweet thanks

So when would you lift your veil or would you pour the sand while yur face is still covered? I'm just a little slow I guess

Hi,

Typically I write the sand ceremony in after the vows and ring exchange - as a way of symbolizing the vows that the couple has made on their wedding day. It is the last item they do and then I recite a closing that includes speaking about their relationship and the journey the will make together as a married couple.

I also do the sand ceremony after the ring exchange and before the pronouncement.

Ebony, you could have your groom lift your veil before the exchange of vows (so you can gaze into each other's eyes).

@ Amanda, I really like the wording.

Our sand ceremony was very similar to amanda's because my husband has kids, i wanted them to be included in the ceremony. it was done after we exchanged rings

Thanks for asking this question, I have been looking for sand ceremony wording

This is what we did:
Sand Ceremony- Darren and Jaemi will now perform the sand ceremony Today, Darren and Jaemi, you are making a commitment of your eternal love for one another. 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. the symbolism being that each one brings your life, experience, feelings and uniqueness into this marriage, Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be, united as one for all of your days. The united sands represent the love which you have for each other, the family you will build together, and the new life you will nurture together. Darren and Jaemi you come here today from two different families. From these two families a new family is created.

Edit: We have no kids

OMG Jaemi, I love that. Do you mind if I steal? I love the last line so much