The unity sand ceremony is often chosen by couples who are having outdoor or beach weddings, as the unity candle ceremony is not suited for outdoor weddings. Similar in concept to the unity candle ceremony, the unity sand ceremony involves the bride and groom pouring sand into a unity vase, symbolizing the coming together of two people. Some people also involve other family members, to symbolize the coming together of two families. Although ideally suited for a beach wedding, you can also have a unity sand ceremony at any outdoor wedding, or indoor wedding for that matter. It's your ceremony so you should do what feels right for you.

It is recommended that the bride and groom choose a vase that strikes a chord with them. The vase can be an old family vase or one the couple finds together.

For more information on how to incorporate a unity sand ceremony into your wedding celebration, we bring you this article:

The Unity Sand Ceremony--
A Hot New Trend for Beach Weddings and Outdoor Weddings

Author: Sharon Vaz

If you've attended many weddings lately, or read trendy magazines or newspapers, you've undoubtedly noticed that the ceremonies are no longer just your Grandmother's and Grandfather's typical church wedding. Even beach weddings are in vogue.

Unity ceremonies have been around in various ways for years. In some places the Unity Sand Ceremony has been around for hundreds or even thousands of years. It's a way for couples to display the joining of the flow of two lives into a single stream, or a meaningful ceremony that joins existing families into a single bond of love. They can be done using candles or sand, but the meaning is the same. But if you have a beach wedding idea in mind what could be more appropriate than the Unity Sand Ceremony. And the sand pouring into a unity vase can't be blown out by the breeze during an outdoor or beach wedding.

The Unity Sand Ceremony, a celebration that is usually two to three minutes in length, is a meaningful symbolic joining of two lives. In this timeless ritual of marriage, the couple ceremoniously pours various colors of sand from separate containers, such as seashells, into one special container, the unity vase, symbolizing their coming together as one.This unique celebration was recently brought into the public eye with the marriage of Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter of the TV series, "The Bachelorette." Rather than the time-honored ritual of the Unity Candle Ceremony, the famous couple chose the alternative, Unity Sand Ceremony. Their decision has sparked a craze in weddings across the country.

The Unity Sand Ceremony has controversial origins, some believing that it began with the Native Americans and some insisting the Hawaiians were the ancestors of the legend. Both sources are spiritual mystic and romantic. May be both are right and the Unity Sand Ceremony arose in both places. Whatever its origin, the Unity Sand Ceremony is fast becoming a nationwide wedding ceremony trend. It is both romantic in its meaning and spiritual in its mysticism.

The flowing sand and blending of the colors in the Unity Sand Ceremony symbolize the bringing together of two lives into one. Some couples prefer to leave a small amount of sand in their respective container to show that even though they now function as one, they remain individuals. The two sands symbolize everything that the bride and groom have been or will become in the future. The blending of the sand represents the union not only of them but their friends and families as well. The separate sands once poured into the unity vase can never be put back into their separate vases. They are forever entwined just as the lives and loves of the bride and groom.

A staple in marriages everywhere, The Unity Candle Ceremony has long been a tradition for marriages both elaborate and simple. Usually, there is a single candle that both bride and groom light from a flame of their own single candle. Parents or other members of the wedding party often join in the candle lighting ceremony using candles of their own. But the burning of the candle leaves no permanent reminder unlike the unity vase of the Unity Sand Ceremony.

The Unity Sand Ceremony can also be altered in many ways to include family and friends. Besides the bride and groom, various colors of sand are given to wedding members who will add their sand to the couple's sand, all flowing into the container, creating a colorful and one-of-a kind symbol of unity, strength and love.

In an age where couples are planning weddings that are unique to their beliefs and lifestyle, the sand ceremony can be personalized many different ways to fit the occasion. After the Unity Sand Ceremony, the couple has a unique keepsake to remember their wedding day.

Hawaii has been a popular destination for beach weddings since airplanes became the preferred mode of travel. Its mild weather and sandy beaches create a perfect environment for the entire wedding party to be barefoot on the beach while witnessing the Unity Sand Ceremony - a tradition as old and exceptional as the islands themselves. And the sand beneath their feet can be used as the sand in the Unity Sand Ceremony.

Not going to have a wedding on a beach? Don't worry. Scenic sand is available online, or the couple can use sand from a destination they've visited or that has a special meaning in their lives. May be they met at a beach party or even at someone else's beach wedding ceremony. Distinctive unity sand containers designed to fit any religion or lifestyle can also be purchased online.

Many couples write their own vows for the ceremony, but passages from ancient Hawaiian or Native American weddings can easily be found on the Internet for the portion of your wedding relating to the Unity Sand Ceremony.

Whatever your dream wedding entails, consider incorporating the Unity Sand Ceremony into the celebration. You'll be sure to create memories that your guests will talk about for a long time to come. And you will remember forever.

The Family Unity Sand Ceremony has become a very popular option. With the addition of these coordinating Miniature Nesting Vases and contrasting colors of sand, now children can be invited to take part. The mixing of the various sand colors is a fitting way to symbolize the new Blended Family that will result from this union. The bride and groom can start the ceremony by pouring in their first layers of sand. The children in order of age or in some other order, can then add a layer each. The bride and groom then follow by pouring their scenic sands into the unity vase together. The children then follow pouring their sands into the unity vase together. A funnel made from some paper inscribed with their names or a verse, can be used to pour in the sand and enable everyone to fit comfortably around the unity vase.



About the Author:
Sharon Vaz is founder of http://www.unitysandceremony.net , an authority site dedicated to helping brides plan an unforgettable Unity Sand Ceremony.

Synonyms:   Nity, nuity, uity, uinty, uniity, unnity, unty, untiy, uniy, uniyt, and unit are typos for "unity." And, asnd, ssand, snd, snad, saand, sad, sadn, sannd, san and sandd are typos for "sand."