Using sand versus unity candle

[joesgirl1002]

I loved the idea that was on "Trista & Ryan's Wedding" from the show "The Bachelorette." They used sand in different colors to combine together in a glass, instead of a unity candle. Only problem is- the **** I saved from the show got recorded over by something else. I guess I can make the wording up to use during the ceremony, but was wondering if anyone had suggestions, or used this idea also.

[Hawaiian Bride]

_______ and _______, you have just sealed your relationship by the giving and receiving of rings and the exchange of a kiss, and this covenant is a relationship pledge between two people who agree that they will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives. The most beautiful example of this partnership is the marriage relationship. You have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand one, representing you, _______ and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, _______, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. 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. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be.


Hope that helps. I was also considering that idea, not because of that show, but because I am having a Beach Themed Wedding. Here is the site that I got the above from! Tell me what you think! Amber

http://forums.weddingsolutions.com/n...quote=1&p=1959

[joesgirl1002]

wow!! perfect, perfect, perfect..
Thank you!! I really appreciate you typing that out!!
I didn't even think about it connecting with a beach theme also!
Again, Thank you!