At most weddings, you’ll witness a unity ceremony symbolizing the union of two individuals or families becoming one. Traditionally, this was done with a unity candle, where each partner lights a new candle together. However, there are many unique unity ceremony ideas to consider for your wedding:
This classic ceremony involves each partner lighting a single candle to create a new flame, symbolizing their union.
Each partner pours a different colored sand into a single container, creating a beautiful blend that represents their lives coming together.
Use soil from both families’ yards or farms to plant a tree together at your home. This symbolizes growth and nurturing of your new life together.
Create a custom brand with your initials or a meaningful symbol and burn it into a piece of wood to display in your home. Cally and Travis did this, and it was a perfect unique unity ceremony idea. I’ve even seen it a few times since!
Celebrate with your bridal party by cracking open some cold ones together. It’s a fun and relaxed way to symbolize unity and joy.
Seal a bottle of wine and love notes to each other (or from your parents) in a box to open on your first anniversary. This can be a lovely way to reflect on your journey together.
There are countless ways to personalize your unity ceremony. What is your favorite ceremony idea? Do you have more ideas? Share them below!
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Hello! I love the branding of the wood idea. What did they use to get the iron hot?
They had them in the fire pit right next to it! That way they stayed hot and everyone enjoyed the fire!
Where did they get the branding irons from!?!?
Someone in their town made them!