The unity sand ceremony is a meaningful addition to your wedding where the combining of sand is poured into a vase, symbolizing the joining of two lives. Here is a look at some good wedding sand ceremony wording examples.
Example #1
Now we shall celebrate ______ and ___ union as it is symbolized through the pouring of sand.
We will start by adding sand from where Groom and Bride stand today as they commit their lives to each other.
A good partnership is founded and centered on our reliance on Love; (the officiant pours sand from a seashell filled with sand from the beach they are on.) this sand symbolizes the unconditional Love of Spirit. It is the foundation on which all true Love is built, it flows through all, binds us together in our diversity and it is the reason we celebrate here today.
_____ and ___, today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other.
Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand; one, representing you, _____(he/she pours a portion of his/her sand in vase) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, ___, (she/he pours a portion of her/his sand on top) and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be.
Each one holds its own unique beauty, strength, and character. They can stand on their own and be whole, without the need of anything else. When the two are blended together they represent an entirely new and extraordinary love relationship. Each grain of sand brings to the mixture a lasting beauty that forever enriches the combination.
As the two vials of sand are poured into the third keepsake vase, (Together they pour their remaining sand in the central vase) the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, as they are now joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual vases, so will the love and bond between the two of you render you inseparable.
Example #2
Now we shall celebrate ______ and ___ union as it is symbolized through the pouring of sand.
We will start by adding sand from where Groom and Bride stand today as they commit their lives to each other.
A good partnership is founded and centered on our reliance on Love; (the officiant pours sand from a seashell filled with sand from the beach they are on.) this sand symbolizes love. Love is friendship that has caught fire. It is a quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is a loyalty through good and bad times. It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weakness. This sand also represents the unconditional Love of Spirit. It is the foundation on which all true Love is built, it flows through all, binds us together in our diversity and it is the reason we celebrate here today.
_____ and ___, today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other.
Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand; one, representing you, _____(he/she pours a portion of his/her sand in vase) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be.
And the other representing you, ___, (she/he pours a portion of her/his sand on top) and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be.
Each one holds its own unique beauty, strength, and character. They can stand on their own and be whole, without the need of anything else. When the two are blended together they represent an entirely new and extraordinary love relationship. Each grain of sand brings to the mixture a lasting beauty that forever enriches the combination.
As the two vials of sand are poured into the third keepsake vase, (Together they pour their remaining sand in the central vase) the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, as they are now joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual vases, so will the love and bond between the two of you render you inseparable.
Example #3
___ and _____ may your love always be as constant as the never-ending waves, flowing endlessly from the depths of the sea. Just as the waters touch and nourish the many shores of the earth, may your love be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Just as there will never be a morning without the ocean’s flow, there will never be a day without your love for each other. You have just sealed your relationship by giving and receiving of rings.
This beautiful union is symbolized through the combining of these two individual containers of sand The first represents you , Groom/bride (he/she pours a portion of her sand in vase) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be,
And the other representing you Bride/groom (she/he pours a portion of her sand on top), and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be.
Each one holds its own unique beauty, strength, and character. They can stand on their own and be whole, without the need of anything else.
Please pour the sand into this common container to symbolize the union of your two lives.
Example #4
Now we shall celebrate ___ and _____’s union as it is symbolized through the pouring of two individual containers of sand. One represents Groom/bride (he/she pours a portion of her/his sand in vase) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be.
The other represents Bride/groom (she/he pours a portion of her sand on top) and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be.
As the two vials of sand are poured into the third keepsake vase, (together they pour their remaining sand in the central vase) the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, as they are now joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual vases, so will the love and bond between the two of you render you inseparable.
Example #5
_____ and ___, today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other.
As you each hold your separate containers of sand they represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. Each one holds its own unique beauty, strength, and character. They can stand on their own and be whole, without the need of anything else
_____ Please pour a portion of your sand into the united container. This sand represents all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. (he/she pours some sand into the unity container)
___ Please pour a portion of your sand into the united container. This sand represents all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. (he/she pours some sand into the unity container)
As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one. (Together they pour their remaining sand in the central vase)
When the two are blended together they represent an entirely new and extraordinary love relationship. Each grain of sand brings to the mixture a lasting beauty that forever enriches the combination.The life that each of you have experienced until now, individually, will hereafter be inseparably united, for the two shall become one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your union be.”
Example #6
_____ and ___, today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other.
As you each hold your separate containers of sand they represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. Each one holds its own unique beauty, strength, and character. They can stand on their own and be whole, without the need of anything else
_____ Please pour a portion of your sand into the united container. This sand represents all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. (he/she pours some sand into the unity container)
___ Please pour a portion of your sand into the united container. This sand represents all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. (he/she pours some sand into the unity container)
As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one. (Together they pour their remaining sand in the central vase)
When the two are blended together they represent an entirely new and extraordinary love relationship. Each grain of sand brings to the mixture a lasting beauty that forever enriches the combination.The life that each of you have experienced until now, individually, will hereafter be inseparably united, for the two shall become one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your union be.”
Example #7
Often marriage is viewed as the union of two people. Yet marriages not only unite the couple, it unites the families. Out of these two families a new family will be created, thus offering unique and wonderful opportunities to simply increase the number of loving caring relationships we have in our lives.
___ and _____ would like to invite (Say all Children’s Names) to join them in a unity family sand ceremony
(Everyone gathers around or on the sides of the table, they do not want to have their backs to the guests)
Here is one great example of a unity sand ceremony involving that of a child performing this ritual with the exchange of vows. This sand ceremony is a unique way to symbolize the coming together of two people into their new lives.
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