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There are a huge number of traditions within a wedding ceremony. In fact, just about every action is indicative of some kind of tradition, and as such, almost everything is filled with symbolism and import. This is particularly true of the lighting of the unity candle. Unity candles are relatively new in the world of weddings, and their use remains most popular in the United States. But this ceremony very clearly represents the joining of two separate entities into one stronger end result.
A unity candle ceremony starts by one representative of each family lighting a tapered candle. These representatives are usually the mother or father of the bride and groom. Then after the formal vows have been exchanged, the bride takes a lit pillar candle and the groom takes his lit pillar candle, and they use these smaller pillar candles to light a larger candle in the middle of the table. Some couples choose to save the unity candle and relight it on their anniversaries.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:28 pm
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June 5th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I love my unity candle. I keep it in my hutch on display along with some other special items from my wedding. The photographer got a fabulous picture of us lighting our unity candle, catching the glow of the flame perfectly! I believe it to be a a true representation of my marraige and I am reminded of that every time I walk into my dining room and see it!
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July 17th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Unity candles are a beautiful keepsake to display after the wedding is over!
July 24th, 2009 at 9:58 am
I think unity candles are a great way to unite the bride & groom as they start their new life together.
August 4th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Yes. This is the purpose of the candle; to unite the bride & groom. I’ve also been at weddings where the parents of both the bride & groom go up to the altar to take part in this ritual. I would assume this is a symbol of uniting the two famililies. Keep reading!
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