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Gloria
Just Said Yes October 2022

Unity Candle/sand

Gloria, on July 1, 2021 at 11:59 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 6

I was wondering, what is everyone thoughts on the unity candle or unity sand part of the ceremony?

My fiancé and I are thinking of not doing it, and having something special for my mom and I. like a song just for her and I to dance to maybe. there are a few reason behind it. my mom had 2 strokes between now and December 25 2020. the one on Christmas was her 1st one. the 2nd was i think in February. she is doing well, but she does not have the strength she use to. keeps dropping things. especially with her left had. she felt horrible when she broke one of my mugs i gave her when i moved back home. i was more concerned if she cut herself than the fact of a broken mug. so i don't want to chance a fire by her dropping the lit candle or sand everywhere by her dropping the glass holder. she is cool with it all, no matter what we decide. plus it will save time and money for us as well.

just wanting some other input from those on this site.

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Latest activity by Gloria, on July 2, 2021 at 10:53 AM
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    Unity ceremonies are not a requirement. I've honestly never been to a wedding where people have done them in real life. I've only seen them on here and in movies and stuff.
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  • Gloria
    Just Said Yes October 2022
    Gloria ·
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    Thanks for responding. i figure since we are no longer having the ceremony at the church, we did not need this part of the ceremony. ceremony and reception are now at the same place and it is absolutely beautiful.

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  • Clarissa
    Super October 2021
    Clarissa ·
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    It’s not a requirement but if you really wanted to keep it could you and your mom light it together or pour the sand in together.
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  • SLY
    Master January 2022
    SLY ·
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    Unity ceremonies aren't required and I've never been to one that had it incorporated.

    You could have her do a reading instead, or a mother daughter dance would be really sweet as well. You could also have her walk you down the aisle.

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  • Samantha
    Expert December 2021
    Samantha ·
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    Not required but most of the time I've seen these they're just collecting dust or couples have said they were fun for the wedding but had second thoughts about having unity candles/sand/knots later on. We aren't doing any of those things, nor are we having a traditional guest book.
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  • Gloria
    Just Said Yes October 2022
    Gloria ·
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    Thank you. we are also thinking of of have a guest book or not as well. we might do something non-traditional with the quest book but not sure yet. as we do want to send thank you cards to al those that make it to our wedding/reception.

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