Hi guys,
I know I have been a bit quiet lately but so have the weddings. May & June & July are traditionally the quiet months in the wedding industry This is not to say that I have been doing nothing, I have been catching up with my spring clients & meeting new ones. I have been preparing for the Bridal Fair at the Diggers Sunday the 16th & then the weekend of the 29th & 30th I will be at Fox Studios at the ABS Bridal Fair. Please come along and say hi.
Baby namings are keeping me busy of late.I think girl babies are the "in" thing at the moment as I have 4 baby girl namings to officiate in the coming month.
Back to weddings. When the bride & groom have chosen their date for the wedding it is a good idea to send out "save the date" cards, especially if the wedding is set down for a public holiday weekend. These are just reminders which are sent to the guests months in advance advising what date the ceremony will be held on & for the guests to keep this date free.
These cards may be in the form of fridge magnets, personalised cards or photo cards. If accomodation has to be made for the celebration then include a list of possible hotels & motels in the area as well with the "save the date" card.
It's mums day on Sunday & I wish all the mums a lovely day. I am lucky to have a mum that is also my best friend.
Take care, talk soon
Glenda x
www.coastalcelebrations.com.au
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Showing posts with label Wedding Ceremony. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wedding Ceremony. Show all posts
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Weddings - Your Ceremony
Your Wedding Ceremony
I believe in hopes and dreams and everything magical.
I believe that your wedding day will be just that, truly magical and truly memorable.
I love being a Celebrant and I would be honoured if you chose me to officiate at your wedding. It would be my pleasure to help make your Day so special, so happy and so stress free!
Being professional in my approach and giving personal service, reflects my warm and caring nature. I like to get to know my couples, so I hope I can be part of your wedding and the months leading up to it.
Your Ceremony will be personalised just for you. We will work together to create your magical day.
Please allow me to outline the services that I offer and what I commit to with all my couples who engage my services.
● We meet and talk about your wedding ceremony - I come to you!
We discuss the type of ceremony you both desire and how you picture it happening. This is also a 'get to know' each other meeting. It is relaxed. I explain that some legal documents have to be filled out.
The 'Notice of Intended Marriage' has to be completed at least one month and one day before the wedding. If you like what you see in me, we go ahead and complete the NIM. I have to sight both your original Birth Certificates and, if previously married, the Decree Absolute.
I provide you with my Wedding Manual. This is for you to take and peruse at your leisure. In it, there are lots of ideas for the ceremony. There are examples of vows, readings and poems. How about having my unique Sand, Candle, Wine or Rose Ceremony included. If you want to have something of your own included in the ceremony, then that is ok. I will help you with the wording and will weave it into the ceremony.
This meeting usually lasts an hour and a half to two hours.
● We meet a second time before the big day. It's at this meeting that we finalise the order of ceremony, the chosen readings and vows and other elements you have decided to incorporate, if you wish I will compose as part of the ceremony a personal introduction, or your story. Your family and friends will enjoy hearing about the journey you both took from first meeting, the proposal, the engagement to being here today.
● We keep in contact by email or by phone and the month preceding the ceremony I will show you a draft of the completed ceremony for your approval.
● We conduct a rehearsal a week before the ceremony if you so desire, with all the participants present.
● I arrive at the ceremony 30-45 minutes before-hand to arrange the ceremonial setting and to re-assure the groom and his attendants. I will liaise with the photographer, videographer and the person who is responsible for the music to ensure the smooth running of the ceremony. I will greet the bride, her father and her attendants as they arrive for the ceremony. Once in place, I will return to take my place beside the groom, I then gesture for the bridal music to start and hence the ceremony begins.
I believe my ceremonies are memorable and I will make yours so special that your day will live in your hearts forever.
Included in the services I offer are as follows:-
My fee, as discussed at our initial meeting or phone call includes all our meetings, travel costs, parking and GST.
● I provide a table, with a beautiful handmade table cloth for the signing.
● I provide a PA system with a headset microphone for myself and a hand held microphone for the ceremony for the readings or poems.
● I will submit all the legal paperwork to the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registrar.
● I will give you a decorative copy of your ceremony.
● I will give you a beautiful, handmade candle, inscribed with your names and date of wedding as a special gift from me.
● Please ask me about my unique Sand, Wine, Rose, Candle or Rope Ceremonies as I can incorporate these into your wedding ceremony.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
I believe in hopes and dreams and everything magical.
I believe that your wedding day will be just that, truly magical and truly memorable.
I love being a Celebrant and I would be honoured if you chose me to officiate at your wedding. It would be my pleasure to help make your Day so special, so happy and so stress free!
Being professional in my approach and giving personal service, reflects my warm and caring nature. I like to get to know my couples, so I hope I can be part of your wedding and the months leading up to it.
Your Ceremony will be personalised just for you. We will work together to create your magical day.
Please allow me to outline the services that I offer and what I commit to with all my couples who engage my services.
● We meet and talk about your wedding ceremony - I come to you!
We discuss the type of ceremony you both desire and how you picture it happening. This is also a 'get to know' each other meeting. It is relaxed. I explain that some legal documents have to be filled out.
The 'Notice of Intended Marriage' has to be completed at least one month and one day before the wedding. If you like what you see in me, we go ahead and complete the NIM. I have to sight both your original Birth Certificates and, if previously married, the Decree Absolute.
I provide you with my Wedding Manual. This is for you to take and peruse at your leisure. In it, there are lots of ideas for the ceremony. There are examples of vows, readings and poems. How about having my unique Sand, Candle, Wine or Rose Ceremony included. If you want to have something of your own included in the ceremony, then that is ok. I will help you with the wording and will weave it into the ceremony.
This meeting usually lasts an hour and a half to two hours.
● We meet a second time before the big day. It's at this meeting that we finalise the order of ceremony, the chosen readings and vows and other elements you have decided to incorporate, if you wish I will compose as part of the ceremony a personal introduction, or your story. Your family and friends will enjoy hearing about the journey you both took from first meeting, the proposal, the engagement to being here today.
● We keep in contact by email or by phone and the month preceding the ceremony I will show you a draft of the completed ceremony for your approval.
● We conduct a rehearsal a week before the ceremony if you so desire, with all the participants present.
● I arrive at the ceremony 30-45 minutes before-hand to arrange the ceremonial setting and to re-assure the groom and his attendants. I will liaise with the photographer, videographer and the person who is responsible for the music to ensure the smooth running of the ceremony. I will greet the bride, her father and her attendants as they arrive for the ceremony. Once in place, I will return to take my place beside the groom, I then gesture for the bridal music to start and hence the ceremony begins.
I believe my ceremonies are memorable and I will make yours so special that your day will live in your hearts forever.
Included in the services I offer are as follows:-
My fee, as discussed at our initial meeting or phone call includes all our meetings, travel costs, parking and GST.
● I provide a table, with a beautiful handmade table cloth for the signing.
● I provide a PA system with a headset microphone for myself and a hand held microphone for the ceremony for the readings or poems.
● I will submit all the legal paperwork to the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registrar.
● I will give you a decorative copy of your ceremony.
● I will give you a beautiful, handmade candle, inscribed with your names and date of wedding as a special gift from me.
● Please ask me about my unique Sand, Wine, Rose, Candle or Rope Ceremonies as I can incorporate these into your wedding ceremony.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
Renewal of Vows
A Renewal of Vows Ceremony is one which an already married couple re-affirms their love & commitment to each other before their family & friends.
This may be celebrated on the occasion of a special anniversary, a birthday or any time of year. Maybe the couple were married overseas or interstate when family & friends could not attend or maybe the couple are being re-united after a separation.
This ceremony is about the past years together as husband & wife & about their future, their hopes & aspirations. It’s about the love they have for each other & the journey that they have travelled so far & about the journey they have yet to make together.
A renewal of vows ceremony is like a wedding ceremony without the legal obligations. Readings & poems may be included as well as the consent & the exchanging of rings. Personal vows may be added or the original vows said from your wedding ceremony.
It is a nice touch to have a “warming of the rings” as the ceremony is taking place. The rings are placed in a small bag & passed around & as each of your guests touch them, they make a wish for the both of you.
I will make your ceremony special, personal & memorable. I will create your ceremony the way you want it & I will walk you down memory lane reliving the wonderful years you both have had together.
A sand ceremony is a wonderful inclusion. The foundation of this marriage is love & family. Invite family members to participate in the pouring of the sands with you.
The whole event is a celebration!
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
This may be celebrated on the occasion of a special anniversary, a birthday or any time of year. Maybe the couple were married overseas or interstate when family & friends could not attend or maybe the couple are being re-united after a separation.
This ceremony is about the past years together as husband & wife & about their future, their hopes & aspirations. It’s about the love they have for each other & the journey that they have travelled so far & about the journey they have yet to make together.
A renewal of vows ceremony is like a wedding ceremony without the legal obligations. Readings & poems may be included as well as the consent & the exchanging of rings. Personal vows may be added or the original vows said from your wedding ceremony.
It is a nice touch to have a “warming of the rings” as the ceremony is taking place. The rings are placed in a small bag & passed around & as each of your guests touch them, they make a wish for the both of you.
I will make your ceremony special, personal & memorable. I will create your ceremony the way you want it & I will walk you down memory lane reliving the wonderful years you both have had together.
A sand ceremony is a wonderful inclusion. The foundation of this marriage is love & family. Invite family members to participate in the pouring of the sands with you.
The whole event is a celebration!
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
The Handfasting Ceremony
*HANDFASTING is an ancient Celtic wedding ritual in which the couples' hands are tied together with a ceremonial ribbon or cloth to symbolise the coming together & remaining tied together.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
As this knot is now tied, so are your lives now bound. Woven into this cord, into its very fibres are all the hopes of your family & friends & of yourselves for your new life together. Remember that it is not the physical cord, but what it represents that keeps you together. The couple saves the ribbon or cloth as a keepsake. Here are some words that can be said with handfasting:
(Groom) and (Bride), know now before you go further, that since your lives have crossed in this life, you have formed eternal and sacred bonds.
As you seek to enter this state of matrimony you should strive
to make real the ideals that to you, give meaning this ceremony
and to the institution of marriage.
With full awareness, you are not only declaring your intent to be handfasted before your friends and family, but you speak that intent also to your creative higher powers.
The promises made today and the ties that are bound here greatly strengthen your union and will cross the years and lives of each soul's growth.
Do you still seek to enter this ceremony?.....”Yes we do”
(Groom) and (Bride), as your hands are bound together now, so your lives and spirits are joined in a union of love and trust.
Above you are the stars and below you is the earth.
Like the stars your love should be a constant source of light,
and like the earth, a firm foundation from which to grow.
(Groom) and (Bride), know now before you go further, that since your lives have crossed in this life, you have formed eternal and sacred bonds.
As you seek to enter this state of matrimony you should strive
to make real the ideals that to you, give meaning this ceremony
and to the institution of marriage.
With full awareness, you are not only declaring your intent to be handfasted before your friends and family, but you speak that intent also to your creative higher powers.
The promises made today and the ties that are bound here greatly strengthen your union and will cross the years and lives of each soul's growth.
Do you still seek to enter this ceremony?.....”Yes we do”
(Groom) and (Bride), as your hands are bound together now, so your lives and spirits are joined in a union of love and trust.
Above you are the stars and below you is the earth.
Like the stars your love should be a constant source of light,
and like the earth, a firm foundation from which to grow.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
The Rose Ceremony
The Rose Ceremony is simple yet profoundly moving. The bride and groom exchange a red rose, symbolizing the giving and receiving of their love for each other throughout their entire married life.
A sample of the vows at a Rose Ceremony:
The Celebrant gives the Bride and Groom a rose. The rose is a symbol of love and a single rose always means I love you.
Celebrant to Couple: (she hands Bride and Groom a rose). Your gift to each other for your wedding today has been your wedding rings- which shall always be an outward demonstration of your vows of love and respect, and your commitment to each other.
You now have what remains the most honourable title which may exist between a man and a woman - the title of Mr and Mrs.
For your first gift as husband and wife, that gift will be a single rose.
The rose is a symbol of love and a single rose always means, I love you. So it is appropriate that for your first gift as husband and wife, that gift will be a single rose. Please exchange your first gift as husband and wife.
In some ways it seems like you have not done anything at all. Just a moment ago you were holding one small rose and now you are holding one small rose. In some ways, a marriage ceremony is like this. In some ways, tomorrow is going to seem no different than yesterday. But just now, you both have given and received one of the most valuable and precious gifts of life, the gift of true and abiding love within the devotion of marriage.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
A sample of the vows at a Rose Ceremony:
The Celebrant gives the Bride and Groom a rose. The rose is a symbol of love and a single rose always means I love you.
Celebrant to Couple: (she hands Bride and Groom a rose). Your gift to each other for your wedding today has been your wedding rings- which shall always be an outward demonstration of your vows of love and respect, and your commitment to each other.
You now have what remains the most honourable title which may exist between a man and a woman - the title of Mr and Mrs.
For your first gift as husband and wife, that gift will be a single rose.
The rose is a symbol of love and a single rose always means, I love you. So it is appropriate that for your first gift as husband and wife, that gift will be a single rose. Please exchange your first gift as husband and wife.
In some ways it seems like you have not done anything at all. Just a moment ago you were holding one small rose and now you are holding one small rose. In some ways, a marriage ceremony is like this. In some ways, tomorrow is going to seem no different than yesterday. But just now, you both have given and received one of the most valuable and precious gifts of life, the gift of true and abiding love within the devotion of marriage.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
The Wine Ceremony
The wine sharing ceremony is a delightful ceremony embracing traditions that began well before the medieval period. Then, a bride and groom would celebrate their pledge to each other by drinking wine from a single cup ? one blood, one family and one kin.
The Wine Ceremony symbolises that the couple, from this day forward drink from the same cup. What happens to one happens to the other, for better or worse.
I can show you how to include an alternative ritual using coloured water. This is most suitable for younger children.
I can help you add the finishing touches with some brilliant, original ideas - just ask!
A sample of the vows at a Wine Ceremony:
Bride and Groom, This cup is a sign of your unity. Although you are two distinct persons, both respecting the equal dignity of the other, you have chosen to unite your lives and to seek you happiness together.
You drink from the same cup to be reminded that you will share pain & pleasure, struggle and hope or the years of life are as a cup of wine poured out for you to drink. The cup of life contains within it, the sweet wine of happiness, joy, hope and delight. The same cup, at times, holds the bitter wine of disappointment, sorrow, grief & despair. Those who drink deeply of life invites the full range of experiences into their being.
This cup is symbolic of the pledges you have to make to one another to share together the fullness of life. As you drink from this cup, you acknowledge to one another that your lives, until this moment separate, have become one vessel into which all your sorrows & joys, all your hopes & fears, all your dreams & dreads, will be poured, & from which you will find mutual sustenance. Many days you will sit at the same table & eat & drink together.
Drink now, & may the cup of your lives be sweet full to overflowing.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
The Wine Ceremony symbolises that the couple, from this day forward drink from the same cup. What happens to one happens to the other, for better or worse.
I can show you how to include an alternative ritual using coloured water. This is most suitable for younger children.
I can help you add the finishing touches with some brilliant, original ideas - just ask!
A sample of the vows at a Wine Ceremony:
Bride and Groom, This cup is a sign of your unity. Although you are two distinct persons, both respecting the equal dignity of the other, you have chosen to unite your lives and to seek you happiness together.
You drink from the same cup to be reminded that you will share pain & pleasure, struggle and hope or the years of life are as a cup of wine poured out for you to drink. The cup of life contains within it, the sweet wine of happiness, joy, hope and delight. The same cup, at times, holds the bitter wine of disappointment, sorrow, grief & despair. Those who drink deeply of life invites the full range of experiences into their being.
This cup is symbolic of the pledges you have to make to one another to share together the fullness of life. As you drink from this cup, you acknowledge to one another that your lives, until this moment separate, have become one vessel into which all your sorrows & joys, all your hopes & fears, all your dreams & dreads, will be poured, & from which you will find mutual sustenance. Many days you will sit at the same table & eat & drink together.
Drink now, & may the cup of your lives be sweet full to overflowing.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
The Unity Sand Ceremony
Bride & Groom & their mothers participating.
(Groom) and (Bride) today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other. Your relationship is symbolised through the pouring of these individual containers of sand; one, represents you, (Groom) all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other represents you, (Bride) all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. You each hold your separate containers of sand that represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one family.
There are two women for whom words could never relay the gratitude in our bride and groom's hearts, their mothers. (Mothers' names) you have contributed so much to (bride and groom's names) lives and they wish to symbolically thank you by inviting you to join them in their sand ceremony.
We now invite the women whose contributions are immeasurable in the lives of our bride and groom, their mothers, to please come forward for the sand ceremony.
These four containers of sand represent the bride and groom and each family. You may now blend the sands together symbolising the uniting of the two families into one. Just as the grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into their individual containers, so will your marriage and your families be.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
(Groom) and (Bride) today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other. Your relationship is symbolised through the pouring of these individual containers of sand; one, represents you, (Groom) all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other represents you, (Bride) all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. You each hold your separate containers of sand that represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one family.
There are two women for whom words could never relay the gratitude in our bride and groom's hearts, their mothers. (Mothers' names) you have contributed so much to (bride and groom's names) lives and they wish to symbolically thank you by inviting you to join them in their sand ceremony.
We now invite the women whose contributions are immeasurable in the lives of our bride and groom, their mothers, to please come forward for the sand ceremony.
These four containers of sand represent the bride and groom and each family. You may now blend the sands together symbolising the uniting of the two families into one. Just as the grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into their individual containers, so will your marriage and your families be.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
Bride & Groom & their children, siblings or friends participating.
(Groom) & (Bride) before you exchange your rings, I ask that you perform a ritual which will forever hold in your memory. The essence of this Sand Ceremony is to symbolise the union of “two into one”.
Today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other. Your relationship is symbolised through the pouring of these individual containers of sand; one represents you, (Groom) all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other represents you, (Bride), all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be.
You each hold your separate containers of sand that represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one family.
The foundation of this marriage is love & family & as more sand is poured into the container, it will not only form a stronger foundation between (Groom) & (Bride) but one of their families as well, symbolising a new “blended family”.
I now ask if each of you could pour your sand into the containers.
Also if ………. & ……… & ……… could come & join in the ceremony, by pouring their sand into the container as well.
(Groom) & (Bride) if you could now, together, pour your remaining sand into the container.
Just as these grains of sand can never be separated & poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be an inseparable union.
Bride & Groom & their children, siblings or friends participating.
(Groom) & (Bride) before you exchange your rings, I ask that you perform a ritual which will forever hold in your memory. The essence of this Sand Ceremony is to symbolise the union of “two into one”.
Today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other. Your relationship is symbolised through the pouring of these individual containers of sand; one represents you, (Groom) all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other represents you, (Bride), all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be.
You each hold your separate containers of sand that represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one family.
The foundation of this marriage is love & family & as more sand is poured into the container, it will not only form a stronger foundation between (Groom) & (Bride) but one of their families as well, symbolising a new “blended family”.
I now ask if each of you could pour your sand into the containers.
Also if ………. & ……… & ……… could come & join in the ceremony, by pouring their sand into the container as well.
(Groom) & (Bride) if you could now, together, pour your remaining sand into the container.
Just as these grains of sand can never be separated & poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be an inseparable union.
The Rope Ceremony
The essence of the Rope Ceremony is to symbolise the binding of your union together in marriage.
A sample of the vows for a Rope Ceremony:
What defines the bride and groom's love today will change and grow to new depth in the future. It takes three seconds to say I love you, but it can take a lifetime to show it.
This ceremony is the celebration of a single stage in a much larger process that is the love between husband and wife. The promises made today and the ties that are bound here greatly strengthen your union.
Bride and Groom, before you exchange your rings, I ask that you perform a ritual which will forever hold in your memory.
I now ask that you both together tie a knot with this rope and as you are doing so, remember that this binding will be steadfast as will be your marriage.
Just as this knot will be hard to undo and separated once tied, so will your marriage be an inseparable union.
Spirit of Love, may Bride and Groom know great love together, and may they live in the desire to always support each other in positive and uplifting ways. May they strengthen one another in sorrow, share with one another in gladness, and be companions to each other in times of silence. May their home be a haven, and wherever they are plagued by changing fortune, may they be united not in word and outward form alone, but by the presence in the hearts of each, of the deepening love they share.
Glenda Davison JP CMC
A sample of the vows for a Rope Ceremony:
What defines the bride and groom's love today will change and grow to new depth in the future. It takes three seconds to say I love you, but it can take a lifetime to show it.
This ceremony is the celebration of a single stage in a much larger process that is the love between husband and wife. The promises made today and the ties that are bound here greatly strengthen your union.
Bride and Groom, before you exchange your rings, I ask that you perform a ritual which will forever hold in your memory.
I now ask that you both together tie a knot with this rope and as you are doing so, remember that this binding will be steadfast as will be your marriage.
Just as this knot will be hard to undo and separated once tied, so will your marriage be an inseparable union.
Spirit of Love, may Bride and Groom know great love together, and may they live in the desire to always support each other in positive and uplifting ways. May they strengthen one another in sorrow, share with one another in gladness, and be companions to each other in times of silence. May their home be a haven, and wherever they are plagued by changing fortune, may they be united not in word and outward form alone, but by the presence in the hearts of each, of the deepening love they share.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
The Candle Ceremony
The Unity Candle Ceremony is a lovely tradition which symbolises the joining of the couple and the two families.
The Unity Candle Ceremony symbolises, two lives becoming one.
There are a number of variances to the candle ceremony and it can be customised to your unique relationship.
Usually, two small candles burn throughout the ceremony, they symbolise the Bride and Groom. A third larger candle remains unlit during the ceremony, symbolising their life as one. Once the Bride and Groom have exchanged vows and rings, they move to the burning candles. Each takes a burning candle and together they light the third candle, symbolizing their desire to put their relationship centre and foremost, two becoming one.
The two smaller candles: The mothers of the Bride and Groom can light these candles, signifying that they are the persons that gave them light and love.
The Best Man and Maid of Honour can light the small candles. These two people represent the friends and family of the bride and groom. The people who have in one way or another prepared the Bride and Groom for each other.
It can also mean the uniting of the Bride and Groom, friends and family, especially when the parents of the bride and groom are no longer living or are not able to attend.
Blowing out of smaller candles: The Bride and Groom can choose to blow out the smaller candles, or leave them burning, to blow them out signifies two individuals united as one and promising to place the needs of the ?one? over individual needs. On the other hand, to not blow out these candles symbolizes two people remaining individuals, but committed to their union as one.
A sample of the vows for a Unity Candle Ceremony:
Bride & Groom before you exchange your rings, I ask that you perform a ritual which you will forever hold in your memory. Your marriage to each other means something very special. You are two loving people who are now joining as one & whilst each of your individual lives are important, your joined lives will fulfill each of your heart's desire.
This is a magical moment which represents the present & I now ask each of you to light the candles I hand to you. You will then exchange these candles signifying to each other that you are placing your lives in each other's keeping.
Please extinguish these candles which now brings to an end of your single lives & I request that you jointly light this new candle, the flame of which represents the special & mystical moment you become one. Even though the flame of this candle will be extinguished shortly, it will continue to burn brightly in your hearts.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
The Unity Candle Ceremony symbolises, two lives becoming one.
There are a number of variances to the candle ceremony and it can be customised to your unique relationship.
Usually, two small candles burn throughout the ceremony, they symbolise the Bride and Groom. A third larger candle remains unlit during the ceremony, symbolising their life as one. Once the Bride and Groom have exchanged vows and rings, they move to the burning candles. Each takes a burning candle and together they light the third candle, symbolizing their desire to put their relationship centre and foremost, two becoming one.
The two smaller candles: The mothers of the Bride and Groom can light these candles, signifying that they are the persons that gave them light and love.
The Best Man and Maid of Honour can light the small candles. These two people represent the friends and family of the bride and groom. The people who have in one way or another prepared the Bride and Groom for each other.
It can also mean the uniting of the Bride and Groom, friends and family, especially when the parents of the bride and groom are no longer living or are not able to attend.
Blowing out of smaller candles: The Bride and Groom can choose to blow out the smaller candles, or leave them burning, to blow them out signifies two individuals united as one and promising to place the needs of the ?one? over individual needs. On the other hand, to not blow out these candles symbolizes two people remaining individuals, but committed to their union as one.
A sample of the vows for a Unity Candle Ceremony:
Bride & Groom before you exchange your rings, I ask that you perform a ritual which you will forever hold in your memory. Your marriage to each other means something very special. You are two loving people who are now joining as one & whilst each of your individual lives are important, your joined lives will fulfill each of your heart's desire.
This is a magical moment which represents the present & I now ask each of you to light the candles I hand to you. You will then exchange these candles signifying to each other that you are placing your lives in each other's keeping.
Please extinguish these candles which now brings to an end of your single lives & I request that you jointly light this new candle, the flame of which represents the special & mystical moment you become one. Even though the flame of this candle will be extinguished shortly, it will continue to burn brightly in your hearts.
Please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
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