5 alternatives to a unity candle

Hannah McCarthy
Executive Assistant

A unity candle is a representation of the couple joining their lives together on their wedding day. We love the beautiful image that a unity candle represents! There are couples who want to demonstrate their unity but do not like the typical candle. Here are some alternatives for the non- traditional couple!

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/600562448/unity-candle-set-in-light-pink-unity?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=unity%20candle&ref=sr_gallery-1-38 


​Unity Sand

Unity Sand is a great option for the couple who wants a beach wedding or even just enjoys the beach. The fun thing about this particular unity setup is that it can be used as a decoration in the home. There is an endless amount of colors that can be used for the sand!

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​https://www.etsy.com/listing/589915342/rustic-unity-sand-ceremony-set-shadow?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lp.d2.v1&share_time=1529148292000


​Unity Chord

Just like the Sand, the Unity Chord can also be used as decor in the home! The three strands can represent several different things. They can represent the couple and God uniting or they can represent the couple and their families coming together. They can even represent the couple’s love in the past, present, and future.

Source:
​https://www.theknot.com/real-weddings/braided-rope-unity-ceremony-photo
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​Unity Paint

The Unity Paint is great for the artistic duo. The couple can pour the paint or use a brush on letters, shapes, and even figurines. This is a great way to represent yourself as a couple!

Source:
​https://www.theknot.com/real-weddings/unity-pain-tradition-on-marquee-letter-photo?page=3


​Unity Beer

The Unity Beer is as non-traditional as it gets. You simply pour both beers together and drink them. This is a great way to get the party started, even before the reception! We have also seen couples do this with coffee!

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​https://www.brides.com/story/creative-unity-candle-ceremonies  


​Unity Cross
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The Unity Cross is a sweet idea for the religious couple. The outside cross and the curly detail come in two individual parts. The bride and groom each take one and screw them together during the ceremony.

Source:
​https://unitycross.com/The-Unity-Cross-Ivory_p_50.html

Regardless of the way each couple decides to display their unity, these are a great reminder of how important unity is going into a marriage! As a staff, we love the small details like a unity ceremony that make each wedding and couple unique. Let us know how we can help with the small details of your big day!