First - since this is my second marriage and I have two teenage daughters, I would like to incorporate them into the ceremony by some way. I have heard that all of us can light the unity candle together and the officiant incorporates some language as to that??? What is the proper way to do this?
Second - my mother and his best man (who was a mutual friend) are both deceased. We would like to honor them at the church without making a huge production out of it. I don't want my wedding to become a funeral service, if you know what I mean. What is a tasteful way to do this??
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Re: [HarvsPrincess] Unity Candle - Memorial Candle
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Unity Candle Ceremony
Lighting a unity candle has long been a traditional component of the wedding ceremony. More recently, as its popularity and significance rise, the unity candle ceremony has expanded to include additional family members—and today’s brides and grooms seek the perfect unity candle song.
For the 25 percent of brides and grooms entering a second marriage, we envision a more powerful tradition—one beyond the traditional wedding ceremony: a special candle-lighting ceremony at the reception. This allows you to recognize and warmly acknowledge new family members—especially your children. Second marriages often prove to be an emotionally difficult time for children, regardless of their ages and even under the best circumstances. We’ve found that many loving parents who are getting married again use this candle-lighting ceremony to help make their children and other family members feel welcome and an important part of the new family.
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Unity Candle - Memorial Candle
