Hourglass Unity Candle Alternative

Hourglass Unity Candle Alternative

Sand ceremonies, unity candles, and cord braiding are all symbolic of the same thing: bringing two families together in an inseparable way. The usual ideas get tired out, and couples like to come up with their own way of making their union tangible. A brilliant way to do so is by making an hourglass together. While candles are gorgeous, that flame is eventually put out. The hourglass concept provides a gorgeous, useful keepsake. This is the first symbol of your union, and picking two complementary colors will make the event even more magical. Unity candle alternatives keep guests engaged and your wedding unique.

Materials:

• Empty hourglass
• Sand -two different colors, amount depends on hourglass purchased
• 2 glasses

Instructions:

1. The hourglass should come with instructions as to how much sand it needs to work properly. Divide that amount in half. Put that much sand of one color in one glass. The same amount of sand of the other color should be placed in the second glass. If you are not concerned with the hourglass actually measuring time, use however much sand you would like.

2. Keep the empty hourglass on a central table during the wedding ceremony.

3. When it is time for the hourglass ceremony, both the bride and groom with grab their respective sand glasses, and together pour the sand into the hourglass, forever intertwining the two colors.

4. Close the hourglass, and display it in your new home!

Photo by Chester's Momma, flickr