Unity Sand Ritual

The unity sand ceremony, a variation of the unity candle ceremony, is a tradition full of symbolism. Two people take sand from their individual vessels and combine the grains into one. The act represents the joining of two individuals and the creation of a new union and family. The joined vessel symbolizes the marriage of both partners’ hopes, dreams, and values.

Planting Ritual

The plant ritual symbolizes your new life, and how you will continue to grow for years to come. For those blending a family this ritual can easily represent each member of the family pouring their own vase of dirt, symbolic to creating a whole family.

Lasso Ritual

The Lasso is a wedding ritual in which the couple is bound together with a ceremonial rosary. The loop is symbolic of the couple’s love which will bind the couple together every day as they equally share the responsibility of marriage for the rest of their lives.

Handfasting or “Tying the Knot” Ritual

Handfasting is literally “Tying the knot.” It is a very ancient tradition practiced by lovers of centuries past. The ritual is thousands of years old and represents the spiritual union of two people in marriage. Usually a braided cord or ribbon is used and tied into an infinity knot.

Three Strands or God’s Knot

The God’s Knot Ritual involves braiding three strands together into a single cord. Each strand has a significant meaning. One strand represents God. One strand represents the Groom and his life. One strand represents the Bride and her life. In braiding these three strands together, they have demonstrated that their marriage is more than a joining of two lives together. It is a unity with God as well.

Rose Ritual

In a rose ceremony, you will give each other a rose. This ritual is performed just before you are pronounced husband and wife and after the wedding vows. After the exchanging of rings, your first gift to each other, as husband and wife, is a single rose. The rose is a symbol of love, so it is appropriate that it is your first gift to each other as a married couple.

Sacred Circle

When a wedding is not held in a sacred building, such as a church or temple, many create a sacred space to hold the ceremony. The couple builds a circle before or during the ceremony, declaring the space sacred and holding the commitment of their love for each other. We know the Universe is showering this couple with love and blessings.

Love Letter -Wine Box Ritual

A wine box ceremony is a non-religious wedding ritual in which a bottle of wine is enclosed in a box so that it can be opened by the couple at a later date. Some couples add an extra layer of specialness by including love letters to each other and sealing them in the box alongside the wine.

Blended Family Ritual

When a couple gets married the wedding is about them and their commitment to each other. It often involves the blending of families. There are several ways to include other members of the family to symbolize the coming together of a new family unit. A sand ritual is a good example. It is easy for kids to understand the symbolism behind the blending of colors. Another beautiful ritual involves the bride and groom both giving roses to each of the kids, looking them in the eye and telling them how much they love them. 

Thali Necklace Ritual

This sacred Hindu ritual involves a necklace or mangalsutra the groom places on the bride. It is a mark of respect, love and dignity which is presented to the wife by her husband on the auspicious wedding day.

Unity Candle Ritual

This classic ritual is simple and elegant. It symbolizes the joining of two people in marriage. The merging of two individuals. The light is said to be a symbol of their bright future or a symbol of their passion for each other.

Ring Warming Ritual

Include guests in the ceremony by having each person bless your bands. Send one ring down one side of the aisle and the other down the opposite, giving every guest a chance to hold your rings and lavish their blessings and positive thoughts toward your marriage. 

Cairn Ritual

Stacking of rocks or Cairn is symbolic of finding your way. Cairns are often used as landmarks for hikers to know which way to go. To help them follow the right path. They also represent peace, calmness, and grounding.

Oathing Stone Ritual

This is an ancient Celtic tradition of the oathing stone. The bride and groom hold their hands together on a stone as they repeat their wedding vows. An oath given near a stone or water is considered to be more binding. Some couples have even brought stones from a favorite place they have visited that held a special meaning.

Branding Ritual

The branding ritual is a tradition that signifies identity and a sense of belonging. A brand means history, family, and the love that started it all. You will also have something you created that you can keep in your house forever – a sign of your love for each other, and the fire that burns within your souls for each other by branding a piece of wood.

Wine Glass Ritual

Throughout history, in nearly all cultures and traditions, the sharing of wine has been used as a universal, central moment of sharing during significant moments. So it is fitting that you share your first glass of wine as a married couple as an expression of hope and faith in the harvest of your lives, the commitment you make, and the sacrifice of all whom has made this moment possible.