The lighting of the unity candle symbolizes the merging of two lives into one. In some ceremonies the lighting of the unity candle will also incorporate the families of the bride and groom. There it symbolizes the joining together of two families, as well as the union of the couple, in a marriage. It marks the transfer of commitment from their families to the new commitment in establishing their own family in their life together.
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The First Kiss
The kiss was used to bind a legal agreement. It originated with the Romans and was adopted much later by Christians. It symbolizes a couples union and signifies the commitment they have made to one […]
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Italian Wedding Traditions
On the day of the wedding, the bride is not supposed to wear any gold, until after her wedding ring is slipped out. Wearing gold during or before the wedding is thought to bring bad […]
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The Wedding Favour Tradition
Wedding favors are thank you gifts to each guest or family for sharing that special wedding day. It is the bride’s way of giving each guest a share of her good fortune, sending it home […]