The place I got my set from didn't have a verse or reading included and I don't know what to say. Also, who reads it? The bride and groom? And when do you do the pouring? Before we are married or after? Thanks for any suggestions.
2006-10-06 03:15:17 · 8 answers · asked by Michele K 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I officiate at many beach weddings. You have three containers...the one that is empty and the two with sand. The officiant says the following then the bride and groom pour the two containers into the one.
"The two containers represent each of you...all that you were, all that you are and all that you will be. At the grains of sand can never again be separated, so shall your lives together be."
Hope this helps and congratulations! This is done after the rings are exchanged and before the pronouncement.
2006-10-06 04:02:01 · answer #1 · answered by diturtlelady2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only place I ever saw this was on "Platnuem Weddings" on the We Channel. This one was for 2 families with kids coming together. The bride & groom poured in plain sand together followed by the kids each with a different color. As for a reading I would check any of the many wedding sights.
Sorry about spelling. Spell check wouldn't work!!!
2006-10-06 05:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by cbenyon35 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently worked a wedding where they had a sand ceremony in place of the unity candles ceremony (generally RIGHT before being pronounced, but talk with your officiant to see where they want to fit it in). The couple didnt have anything read, they played a nice song instead.
Whether you choose to go with music or poetry just think about UNITY as the topic. Do a search for Unity Poetry, Wedding Poems, Love song lyrics, etc on the web you will soon have so many options you wont know which to pick :)
2006-10-06 03:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pouring happens when you would normally light the unity candle...after your vows and after the exchange of rings, but before the first kiss.
There are not supposed to be any readings after your vows. The only speaking should be you and your husband, and then the officiant to declare you husband and wife.
What I would do is look online for a nice explanation about the sand ceremony and what it symbolizes. Condense that and write it flowery and lovey-dovey, and put that in the program. People like to read the programs while they wait for the ceremony to start, and so everyone will know what the sand ceremony means to you and your husband.
2006-10-06 03:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have the exact saying, but the person who does your ceremony will do it during the ceremony. Your jar of sand represents you, and his represents him. They are grains of sand which can be soft, but also gritty. Just like marriage. And you must remember, when you argue, you can leave, but first you will have to take each and everyone of your grains of sand out of the jar you poured it into! =0)
2006-10-06 03:18:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are tons of books on Amazon.com on wedding readings, vows, etc... Check 'em out!
2006-10-06 03:23:32 · answer #6 · answered by Dubs82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's a Michael's or greenback Tree shop close to you, verify there. you do no longer could purchase the "equipment". it will value you plenty extra this way. as long as they serve their purpose, maximum vases will do.
2016-12-08 09:31:18 · answer #7 · answered by killeen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about skipping the stupid sand thing as it is ridiculous. Are you also going to be barefoot, wearing a tie-dye and have a bad guitarist do a sing-a-long?
2006-10-06 03:47:12 · answer #8 · answered by sq 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋