1/27/08
Linda – Victorville, California
via email
One of the most moving moments of a Catholic wedding ceremony is the lighting of the unity candle.
And don’t think that weddings utilizing a particular theme are out of luck in the hunt for a simple wedding unity candle. You can find a beautiful simple wedding unity candle for every kind of wedding – from goth to country – without getting too flamboyant in the unity ceremony department. Find a simple band or singular charm to accent your simple wedding unity candle and you’ll be good to go.
There are many traditions that symbolize the joining of two souls in the wedding ceremony.
The unity candle set comprises of two taper candles and a large candle that are placed in a candelabra. The largest of the three candles is called the unity candle. The couple takes one taper candle each and lights the large unity candle together symbolizing the unity of their new lives together.
Before the ceremony begins, you need to ensure that your candles light. You might also want to keep the taper candles burning before the ceremony. You can also have both set of parents take part in the ceremony to symbolize the union of both the families. If you have children, they can also participate in the lighting of candles. It is a good idea to have your favorite love song play during the ceremony. After all it is your wedding. You can customize the ceremony as you want it. Just seek the approval of the pastor.
