Unity Vase sand ceremony

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Unity Vase sand ceremony

This glass Unity Vase sand ceremony includes one main vase (8.25″ tall, 2.75″ wide) and two side vases (9.5″ tall, 1.625″ diameter). Each side vase holds 7 ounces of sand. The main vase holds 14 ounces of sand. Sand is not included. One of our favorites. Similar to the tradition of the unity candle, the sand ceremony creates a visual demonstration of the concept of becoming one flesh. “The idea of becoming one flesh within a covenant marriage is that the bride and groom make a forever team.  They are from that point on a unit that grows together, learns together, and refines together. The sand ceremony depicts this through the combination of various colors of sand.  Traditionally, the bride has one color of sand and the groom has another.  Either right before the vows, as a demonstration of what they are about to pledge, or right after the vows, as a demonstration of the covenant they have just made, the bride and the groom alternate pouring small amounts of their vases of sand into a third, central vase of sand. As their colors combine in unique pattern, a new masterpiece is created.  It can neither be separated nor replicated.  Just as each individual is a masterpiece of God (Ephesians 2:10), so too is this marriage a lasting work of art created by our Lord (Matthew 19:6).  Usually the blended sand is kept in a decorative vase or jar that serves as home decor, also as a daily reminder, for the married couple.  If you choose, your blended vase can even serve as the centerpiece for your table at the reception.

Unity Vase sand ceremony