Commemorate Holy Matrimony With Unity Candles

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"As you light your candles, and the flames become one, let this signify the blending of two families."

The Unity Candle

A unity candle is a set of three candles supported on a candle holder. One in the middle is a cake candle with the name of the bride and groom and wedding date painted on it. The two candles on the sides are thin taper candles. The thin taper candles are used to light the center candle. These are often used as a part of wedding ceremonies. The lighting of the Unity Candles is observed as part of a tradition. It symbolizes the joining of two human beings and their families into holy matrimony.

Lighting the Unity Candle

During the lighting of the unity candles the bride and groom go to one side of alter where the candles are kept. The two smaller candles are lit by the couple through a chain of smaller candles lit by the family, maid of honor and best man. The minister speaks about the significance of the unification and vows are spoken by the bride and groom while lighting the center candle.

In the lighting of ...
... the unity candle the bride and groom vow to always see the special light within one another and to always nurture the flame of love for each other. Lighting of the center candle signifies the spirit of their union as the centre flame rises taller than each of the individual flames.

Remembering Deceased Loved Ones
Another candle lighting ceremony that is traditionally part of weddings is the lighting of the memorial candles. It is a gesture of remembering a deceased loved one at the wedding. It is used as part of the unity candle lighting ceremony. While the bride and groom light the unity candle to signify the unity of their families, it is the perfect time to remember a loved one who is no longer amongst them. It signifies the importance of family to the bride and groom.

Lighting the Memorial Candle

Memorial Candles are the perfect way to remember a loved that is no longer present to attend the wedding. The memorial candle is personalized just like the unity candle. The name of the deceased person is written on the candle. Once candle can have more than once name as well or separate candles can be bought for remembering more than one deceased family member or friend.

Conclusion

Weddings are holy occasions that signify the unity of two people and their families. Marriage brings joins two families into one. These ceremonies add to the holiness of the occasion. Reminding every family member and guest what importance the marriage vows hold. It is just what is needed to instill the importance of traditional family values.

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