Sand Ceremony-Is this for you?

Many brides are now considering a Sand Ceremony as opposed to the traditional Unity Candle. I chose this option for my own wedding. The essence is to symbolize the union of "two into one". This sand version is not only beautiful and interesting but also more appropriate for an outdoor setting than candles. The bride and groom has two separarte containers with different color sand. They then come together and pour the two sands into into one container. Their flowing together symbolizes the joining of the couple. The newly formed union is represented by the intertwined pattern of sand created by the couple.