Unity Candle for your Wedding

The lighting of a unity candle is a huge wedding tradition that is seen in most wedding ceremonies. It symbolizes the joining of two families. It usually consists of two long taper candles and a bigger unity candle.

The taper candles are lit either by the bride and groom or by representatives from each family. It is then used by the bride and groom to light the unity candle, signifying their unity, two becoming one. The taper candles can be blown out to indicate that the their lives are permanently merged, or if can be left burning beside the unity candle to show that they may be united as one, but their individuality still remains.

Like wedding favors and gifts, unity candles can now be personalized. It can be simple or elaborate. It can have the couple's name and wedding date printed on it. Sometimes a special quote or a short poem that the couple really likes can be printed on it.

For formal, black-tie weddings, a Personalized Luisant Unity Candle would be perfect. This candle stands out from all others with a rhinestone-studded initial and a choice of black, chocolate brown or white ribbon. Its square shape exudes elegance and class as it sits atop its own polished silver-tones candle stand.

Another unity candle that exudes elegance and class is the Engraved Medallion Unity Candle. A personalized silver-toned medallion ties snugly into the unity candle. The medallion also features a decorative border and comes with a ribbon to match your candle. When the wedding is over, the medallion makes an ideal keepsake item. Engraved with bride's name, groom's name and wedding date.

Aside from the usual unity candle made of candle wax, there the is also the unique, hand-printed contemporary-styled oil Premier Eternity Unity Candle Set. The Eternity candle can be lit year after year on your anniversary.

For couple's renewing their vows, their children can also be included in the candle lighting ceremony with the Second Marriage Candle Set. This candle can be personalized with the couple's name, wedding date along with the children's

name, and the phrase, A Circle of Love Makes Us One.

Include the memory of a loved one in the wedding celebration with the Wedding Memorial Candle Set. It is banded in gold or silver and hand printed with the phrase "In loving memory of [name] who is/are present in our hearts."

After the ceremony, the unity candle is kept by the couple and being lighted for special occasions like anniversary or birth of a new child.

-- by Liv Reyes (Mar 4, 2009 @ 4:19)