Unity candle ceremony

All your questions about the wedding unity candle ceremony, answered: When to light the candle (before or after rings and vows), who lights the unity candle, how to include parents and others, wording and what to say, symbolism and meaning, whether to blow it out before the pronouncement, and more! For wedding officiants and engaged couples.

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Unite in love, light, and harmony. Explore the significance of a unity candle lighting ceremony and how it symbolizes the merging of two souls on your wedding day. Photo by @kdorianphoto

One of the most common unity ceremonies, lighting a unity candle represents the joining of two families as the couple take two separate candles and light a center candle at the same time. However, this traditional ceremony can take on some unique adjustments.

Unity Candle Ceremony Scripts for your wedding ceremony.

This guide has everything you need to make your unity candle ceremony the highlight of your wedding. Get the best tips and scripts.

Need wedding ideas? Check out this traditional unity candle ceremony and see more inspirational photos on TheKnot.com.

Unity Candle Ceremony Scripts for your wedding ceremony.

Symbolize your wedding ceremony with unique rituals that honor your heritage. Discover unity ceremony ideas to enhance and personalize your nuptials.

Want to plan or perform a unity candle ceremony for your wedding? Learn about supplies, how to set up the table, what to say and do, and considerations for after the wedding. For couples and wedding officiants!

This is such a beautiful ritual to include in our wedding - a unity candle ceremony symbolizes the coming together as a couple and how we maintain our individuality.

Unity candle and communion for this intimate ceremony

Need wedding ideas? Check out this traditional candle-lighting unity ceremony and see more inspirational photos on TheKnot.com.

Make your wedding even more romantic by lighting your own eternal flame in front of your friends and family.

To make your wedding day extra special for everyone involved consider incorporating your guests into your wedding ceremony. We've rounded up 8 ways you can.