Symbol of Unity & Safety
During a wedding ceremony, many couples choose to display symbols of unity and safety to further express their love and dedication for one another. There is a wide variety of unity and safety symbols available, although couples can customize the symbols to match their specific interests and values.
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Identification
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Symbols of unity and safety typically involve joining two separate items into one. Other symbols include taking care of the other's needs to prove your dedication to the relationship.
Types
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One of the most common unity symbols is the sand ceremony, in which the bride and groom pour sand from two separate bowls into one bowl. This ceremony can also be done with wine or water. The bread-sharing ceremony and foot-washing ceremony also symbolize the couple's dedication to each other's safety and protection.
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Benefits
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Symbols of unity and safety can easily be customized to match the specific values and interests of the couple. The symbols and ceremonies are extremely flexible; they should simply symbolize the couple's love and dedication for each other.
Considerations
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Ceremonies with unity and safety symbols can be opened up to include other members of the family, including the couple's parents or children. In some cases, the couple requests that the entire congregation participate in the ceremony.
Time Frame
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Symbols of unity and safety ceremonies typically only take a few minutes. The ceremonies are commonly done directly before or after the couple exchange their vows.
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References
- Photo Credit Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Steve Jurvetson
