Unity ceremonies allow that special touch to add something to your ceremony. Something to remember this moment in time as you look back upon your wedding day. There are several types of unity ceremonies you can choose from.....here are just a few.
I am always looking for new ideas, so if you see something different you like
let me know and we can do it!
I am always looking for new ideas, so if you see something different you like
let me know and we can do it!
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Handfasting Ceremony
You would have your hands bound together for part of the ceremony. The binding of hands, which gives us the expression "Tying the Knot," has been done using ribbon, cord, rope, specially embroidered cloths or handkerchiefs, and many other things. As each ribbon is tied it represents a different blessing or meaning for your marriage.. Some suggestions are love, tenderness, compassion, communication, laughter, acceptance, abundance, strength, understanding, patience, clarity etc. The ribbons can all be tied by me or you can have parents, siblings, or friends tie the ribbons |
 Oathing Stone Ceremony I hold the stone and invite 1 of you to lay your hands onto the stone, and therewith give consent to in the presence of all of your ancestors both living and dead to bear witness to the words of power that you will speak. The words of your own personal commitment to the person you love by the vows you bring forward. The same invitation is again made to the other spouse. Once you are both holding the stone, you each recite your vows to one another. Thus 'setting' your vows and promises to each other 'in stone'. |
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Once complete, the stone is placed in a place of honor for the remainder of the ceremony.
After the ceremony is complete, you can release the stone back to the elements by whatever means is felt as being the most appropriate. Some people have tossed it into the sea or a river, others have laid it upon a mountain or a man made cairn. You can also choose to place it in your home as a reminder of the words spoken during your ceremony Blessing Stones You can include the guests in the Oathing stone ceremony by providing each guests a stone at the beginning of the ceremony. I will ask each guests to think of a 1 word blessing for the two of you while holding the stone during your ceremony. As they enter the reception you will provide markers for them to write the blessing onto the stone..again 'setting it in stone'. Many couples make a rock garden from them, or they place them in a prominent location within their home like a mantle or decorative basket.  |
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Sand Ceremony Sand ceremonies are a unique way to include parents, siblings, and children into the ceremony. You can also include those that have passed in this part of the ceremony. You choose the colors of the sand and the vessel in which you want to pour the sand. Each color of sand represents a person, and something special about them. Or if only the two of you are doing the ceremony you can have several colors each representing a unique blessing that you wish for your marriage. If on a beach you can scoop sand from the beach as a base to vessel, representing the sacred spot on which you shared your vows!  |
Love Letter Memory Box
You write each other letters to be placed in the box during the ceremony. There are several different versions of this ceremony that include a bottle of wine or letters from your parents. You can choose to open the box and read the letters
(drink the bottle of wine), every year on your Anniversary
or wait until your 5th Anniversary.
Honey Ceremony
In this unity ceremony you feed each other a taste of honey while I give your guests a little 'history' lesson on the connection of the use of honey in wedding ceremonies throughout history. This ceremony includes a story about where the term 'Honeymoon' originated as a very interesting addition to the ceremony for your guests
The Rose Ceremony is simple yet profoundly moving.
The bride and groom exchange two red roses, symbolizing the giving and receiving of their love for each other
throughout their entire married life.
The Rose Ceremony also conveys how to use the rose and its symbolism in difficult times in order to forgive each other.