![]() Have a Prayer Circle with Family or Friends This is a touching unity ceremony and perfect for couples who want to show their love and devotion. Take turns rinsing one another’s feet while a song plays in the background. Have a small basin of water with white towels and a chair available. It comes from the Last Supper when Jesus washed his disciples’ feet to show them his intimate love. One way to show your new spouse that you vow to love and serve them during your marriage is the foot washing unity ceremony. Pictured above: Lilly Wilson Photography, Maddie Stringfellow Photography, Kelsi Kliethermes Photography, Rachel B Photography, Lighter Focus Photography, Sheara Jennings Photography 7. This physical act of combining the three chords represents your new union together. When braided, you intertwine the ropes together so that God is at the center of the marriage. The three cords represent the groom, God, and the bride. ![]() This additional Christian option is based on the Bible verse Ecclesiastics 4:12. Wind can foil this beautiful moment if you aren’t prepared. Now the center candle represents the new marriage! Special setups may be required if you plan to do a unity candle at your outside wedding ceremony. Then, during the ceremony, the two partners each take a candle and light the center candle together. This signifies the two families joining together and giving their blessing. The most traditional way to do a unity candle is to have two family members light the candles when they come down the aisle. This can be either a religious or non-religious unity expression. The most traditional of unity ceremonies is the unity candle. The communion can be taken by just the couple or offered to all guests if applicable. It is a physical representation of their belief in the salvation of Jesus. This is a great option for Christian couples who want to signify that God is at the center of their marriage. Take Communion TogetherĪnother popular and memorable way to begin your marriage is by taking communion together. Pictured above: Hillary and Grant Photography, Kelsi Kliethermes Photography, Tannah Terry Photography, Chosen Photography 4. This was a beautiful piece and will look lovely displayed in their home. Then they added three pins to hold it together, representing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The two individuals each added a piece of the cross together. Assemble a Unity Cross TogetherĪ few of our couples have assembled a unity cross together during their ceremony for a beautiful representation of their faith. If you get colored sand, know that over time it will gradually mix, so choose two shades that work well together. You can opt for natural-looking sand or colored sand. Consider the sand unity ceremony if you appreciate the symbolism and want something interactive! Pick a vessel that can be capped off to not spill. Mixing your two lives will combine the two of you into a new union. Integrating your two individual lives is a lot like the traditional sand unity ceremony. To add a more personal element, gather soil from each of your family’s property or hometowns. Then finish it by watering the plant with another vase of water or a cute small watering can. ![]() You will each help “plant” the tree by pouring in the soil together. Gather two nice vases and fill them with soil. Tree Planting Unity CeremonyĪre you or your fiancé a plant lover? A lovely, natural-looking unity expression to consider is to plant a tree together during your ceremony. ![]() The full Wedding Planning Podcast episode library can be found here.Pictured above: Haylie Ogalat Photography, Kristen Pulido Photography, Bailey Fraccascia Photography, Abby Rose Photography, Hillary and Grant Photography Here are 11 unity ceremonies we have recently seen at Emerson Fields 1. There are endless creative ways to celebrate a fun twist on the traditional unity ceremony! Search #unityceremony on Instagram or Pinterest for hundreds more inspirational ideas. “You’re the peanut butter to my jelly!” How cute is this unity PB&J ceremony:Īnd last, but certainly not least – nothing says UNITY like TEQUILA SHOTS! (shrug shrug) Psssst … there’s nothing wrong with layering pretty sand, either!īack to my fave – planting a unity tree together during your ceremony that will always mark your home together: Succulent-lovers, rejoice! Make a “unity terrarium” like shown here: Layer earth from all the places you’ve been, together and separately … Traditional sand or candles not gonna cut it for your wedding unity ceremony? A few creative & unique “Unity Ceremony” ideas from around Instagram! Planting a tree together wins my favorite spin on the traditional unity ceremony: ![]()
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