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Unity Candle Ceremony Sample Wording
A unity candle creates a brief, visible symbol of two lives joining in marriage. Each partner begins with an individual flame and together lights a larger center candle, representing a shared future without suggesting that either person loses the identity, history or relationships brought into the marriage.
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Unity Candle Wording
Language for joining two lives and families through the lighting of a unity candle.
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Two Unity Candle Wording Examples
The first protected example uses more traditional religious imagery, describing each partner’s individual light and the larger flame created through their blessed union. The individual candles remain lit to show that marriage creates unity without erasing individuality.
The second example invites the couple’s mothers to represent their families and participate in lighting the center candle. This approach can be adapted for parents, children or other loved ones when the ritual is meant to symbolize a blended family as well as the couple’s union.
- Select the image to view both protected unity candle examples at a larger size.
- Choose religious, secular or family-centered wording that matches the rest of your ceremony.
- Decide in advance who will light each candle and where everyone will stand.
Plan the Symbolism and the Logistics Together
A unity candle works best when the wording is concise and every movement has been planned. The candle table should be easy to reach, the lighters or tapers should be tested and the ceremony should identify exactly who participates. For an outdoor wedding, wind can make candles unreliable, so couples may want a sheltered setup or a backup unity ritual.
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