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The unity ceremony is one of the most beautiful parts of the overall ceremony because it is a visual symbol of two lives coming together as one. Over the years, it’s also become one of the best ways for a couple to personalize their wedding ceremony! From lighting a candle to creating a cocktail, couples are finding sweet and sentimental ways to make the unity ceremony their own — and we absolutely love it! It’s one of the few moments on your wedding day that you get to slow down, pause, and reflect on the promises you’ve made to each other, so you want to be sure it is meaningful to you. We’ve seen some truly creative unity ceremony ideas over the years, so here are our favorites to help you pick the one that speaks to you! photo by Allison Harp
Light a Candle
This is by far the most traditional unity ceremony option, so it’s perfect for couples who want that classic feel. Before the ceremony, three candles are placed on the altar: two taper candles and one large candle (the “unity candle”) in the middle. At the beginning of the ceremony, a member from each family (traditionally the moms) lights one of the taper candles. After you exchange vows, you each use one of the candles to light the unity candle at the same time. If either or both of you have children, you could even get the entire family involved. Just add extra taper candles for each child and invite them to join you as you light th...