Mary Carey Seavey
NEW HAMPSHIRE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
New Hampshire Wedding and Elopement Services
Cell: 978-314-3456 | Home: 603-447-2424 | Work: 603-356-9331
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Cell: 978-314-3456 | Home: 603-447-2424 | Work: 603-356-9331
maryseavey-jp@msn.com
Examples of Additions You Can Add to Your Wedding Ceremony
The unity candle represents your new life as one inseparable couple. Lighting the unity candle together is symbolic of joining your lives, and symbolizes the very essence of the wedding ceremony. The taper candles are ignited, usually by the Mother of the Bride and the Mother of the Groom) and then together, the Bride and Groom use the two single candles to light the center candle.
Each of you begins with a taper candle that represents you as an individual, that has been lit by the Mothers. The unity candle (usually a large pillar candle) represents your new life together. Together you light the unity candle, symbolizing the joining of your lives. Just as it is impossible to split the flame, so your two lives are joined into one. Either both of you leave your own candles lit, signifying that you also remain individuals, or both of you blow out your individual candles symbolizing your total commitment to your marriage. Note: The Officiate explains the meaning to your guests. Like the unity candle, the sand is used in uniting of the couple. As the two vials of different colored sand are poured into one, they flow together symbolizing the joining of he couple as they share their first experience of unity together. The newly formed union is represented by the intertwined pattern of colored sand created by the couple.
Note: Different colored sea glass can also be used in place of sand. This is also a great ceremony when there are children, as each child also has a colored sand, and pours theirs to join the family together. |
This wedding celebration is a joining of two unique families who stood separate until today. The giving of a single rose to the others family, representing the coming together of the two families and their visible commitment to each other.
Placed at the end of the wedding ceremony just after the couple’s “I Do’s”. Roses are considered a symbol of love and a single rose is honoring that love. The Groom and Bride take a single rose, and, together, present them to each mother (and/or step-mother), offering the mothers kisses if they wish. This may be done while a musical selection is played. Ask Me About Other Ceremonies such as Wine Box, Tree Planting, all Customized any way you want! |
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