subject: Find Wedding Traditions Worth Trying [print this page] If you're looking for ways to make your wedding unique by including traditions such as the unity candle or similar then the ideas below; some of which are very recent innovations will definitely provide you with a starting point.
Unity candle is one of the most common wedding tradition. If you don't know what this means then for your information, Unity candle ceremony involves the bride and groom each taking a lit candle and then lighting a third larger candle together.
They may then blow out their own candles or leave the lit; this tradition symbolizes individuality in unity of the two. There are hundreds of stores that now sell detailed unity candle set-ups, this may also include a candlebra which holds the larger candle higher than the rest.
Unity candles can also be personalized with the names of the bride and groom making it suitable as a keepsake from the wedding.
Variations of unity candles
Guests in the ceremony are all given candles and then the first guest candle is lit, the guests then pass the flame until all guests candles are lit, this is followed by the bride and groom who together light their unity candle. This variation also includes the bride and groom proclaiming to family and friends that the ceremony represents a unity of them all and couple in their marriage.
Wine Ceremony
In this variation, the bride and groom take a carafe of wine and pour it into a single glass and drink together.
Sand Ceremony
This is similar to the water ceremony where the bride and groom together pour different colored sand into a single glass.
Water ceremony
Like the sand ceremony, the bride and groom pour different colored water into a glass.
Salt Ceremony
This is common with indians, where the bride passes a handful of salt to the groom without spilling any. The groom then passes it to her and the exchange is repeated 3 times. The bride will then perform the exchange with all members of the grooms family to symbolize her blending with her new family.
Bread breaking ceremony
The bride and groom tear off pieces of bread, and then each eat a piece. Sometimes the bread is also shared with family and friends. It symbolizes their future as a family together.
Circling
This is common in Eastern European ceremonies, it involves the bride and groom circling the altar three times, which are their first steps together as Couple.
In Hindu ceremonies, couples circle the fire seven times, sealing their bond. The unbroken circle represents the unbroken commitment to each other.
Lasso Ceremony
With this one a rope is placed around the bride and groom's shoulders, usually by the officiant. Sometimes rosary beads, or orange flowers are used instead of rope. It can also be placed around the couple's necks, or wrists.
Broom Jumping
This is an African-American tradition that has its roots in slavery times when slaves couldn't marry. Typically the family places the broom on the ground, and the bride and groom jump over it together. The broom can then decorate a place of honor in their home. Whatever fits your style, go for it and happy wedding.
by: Mathieu Courchesne
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