I will be getting married next fall and am looking for alternatives to the unity candle cermony. Any ideas?

Question

I also have a 13 yr. old daughter from a previous relationship and would also like to incorporate her into the cermony somehow.

Answer 1

Look into the Wine, Box and Letter ceremony.

http://www.weddingofyourdesire.com/uniqu...

You can have your daughter add something in

have her add a bottle of sparkling grape juice (or wine, she'll be atleast 21 by the time you open it) and a letter of her own to the both of you on how it makes her happy to see the two of you in love, why she loves you and what she loves about her new step-father (or something similar). It'll be cute to open 10 years from now!

Answer 2

I haven't been to a wedding that has a unity candle, so I can't advise on that. However, I would not include children as part of the ceremony itself.  Very inappropriate.  She can assist in some way, but unless you are making her a bridesmaid, she shouldn't be part of the ceremony.

Answer 3

You can use the Sand Ceremony. Both of my daughters used it & it was beautiful. If you would like to see a picture of the finished bottle, send me an email with an email address as to where I can send a pic. Below you will find some Ceremony choices.

Answer 4

the two of you can do family vows and share them w/your daughter, you can mix sand instead of a unity candle. exchange a gift w/your daughter like a bracelet or necklace after you say the family vows

Answer 5

do a sand cermony each one of you including your daughter all has diffrent colors then you blend them togeather in a vase or even picture frame

Answer 6

Use differnet colored sand, 1 color for each of you the combine as you will

Answer 7

The Family Sand Ceremony would be nice:

THE FAMILY SAND CEREMONY

The Sand Unity Ceremony has become a very popular option. With the addition of these coordinating Miniature Nesting Vases and contrasting colors of sand, now children can be invited to take part. The mixing of the various sand colors is a fitting way to symbolize the new Blended Family that will result from this union. Although there are no set guidelines for this ceremony, generally the sand is poured into the central vase in the following order:

1. Father

2. Mother

3. Children

4. Father & Mother together.

Readings and sentiments can be customized as desired.

Answer 8

my best friend's wedding was this past decemer. it was so beautifull. it was a winter theme. but instead of the unity candle they did combined salt. i know it may sound corny but the scripture they read tied into it. and they had every member of the bridal party put as small amount of salt into the bowl. it was very beautiful and original without being weird.