How to Have a Sand Unity Jar in your Wedding

A unity candle is traditional in weddings, but some couples like to be more nontraditional. Rather than lighting a large candle together using a small candle, consider choosing a sand unity jar instead. In this part of the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom will pour colored sand into a glass jar. This is an easy and inexpensive act of unity that you can incorporate into your wedding ceremony.

Things You'll Need

• Small table
• Large jar
• 2 smaller jars
• Plain sand
• Colored sand

Instructions

1. Set up a small table off to the side of your wedding ceremony where the two of you will have your sand unity jars.

2. Choose three glass jars for the sand ceremony. One jar should be large, with the other two smaller. Choose jars that are shaped the same, but different sizes. The large jar also can be a different shape than the two smaller jars as long as the three coordinate. Another option is to use vases for the ceremony rather than jars.

3. Fill the large jar about halfway with plain white sand.

4. Fill the smaller jars with colored sand. The sand should be two different colors. Use colors that coordinate with the wedding decor. Make sure that all of the sand in each jar can be poured inside the large jar without running over.

5. Place the large jar in the center and the two smaller jars on either side.

6. Perform the sand ceremony by walking over to the small table. The bride will pick up one small jar or vase while the groom picks up the other one. Together, the bride and groom will pour the colored sand in the jar over the plain sand to signify the joining of their lives. If you want, your wedding officiant or a friend can provide a brief explanation of the sand unity jar ceremony.

7. Save the large jar with the sand and display it in your home.

References

• The Preacherman: Unity Sand Ceremony