Lighting a Unity Candle
The lighting of a unity candle isn't based in any particular faith, but the practice has become more and more common in modern wedding ceremonies. Lighting a Unity Candle during your wedding ceremony is a special way to symbolize joining together.
How does the unity candle work?
Decorated candles are also beautiful additions to receptions and other events celebrating love.The unity candle is lit by the bride and groom from two separate family candles, representing the union of your families. Often your mothers light the family candles, and then you two each hold your family's candle to light the unity candle together. But your dads can be in on it, too.
When is the Unity Candle Lit?
Usually the unity candle is lit directly after you exchange vows.
Can the two sets of parents light it, and then the bride and groom use it to light theirs? If it is important to you for both sets of parents to be involved in the wedding unity candle ceremony, by all means, include everyone.
Where Does the Wedding Unity Candle Tradition Come From? Unity candle ceremonies are relatively new. Symbolically, flames are said to represent the love and passion each partner has for the other.
