Types of Ceremonies
My commitment to delivering a personalized and unique wedding ceremony, will bring your wedding vision to life. I will help you create a memorable ceremony so that you can cherish the moment as you grow together and reminisce on the very reasons why you chose each other in the first place. Please take a look below at several unity symbols you may want incorporated into your wedding. Please note that because we are a non-denominational through American Marriage Ministries, we support and offer services to all couples, regardless of gender, race and sexual orientation. These unity elements can be used for any couple regardless of religion or cultural background. Though you have the privilege to practice different cultural symbolism, please respect the significance of the activities.
At this time, Bluebonnet does not have any of the unity items in stock, we are recommending that these projects be built by the couple or contacting an independent seller on etsy.
Unity Braid
Unity braids use three cords (often the colors of your wedding) to symbolize God (1st braid), and celebrate the life of the groom (2nd braid), and finally to celebrate the life of the bride (3rd braid). The cords can be attached to a wooden board with the couples name or a bible verse or the cords can be on a wooden cross. To braid, the groom holds the top of the cords for support as the bride braids the three cords to intertwined.
Unity Sand
Another visual representation of two people becoming one, and was used as an alternative to lighting the candles because in most cases the candles would get blown out by wind or A/C. Usually a large vessel (glass jar or container) will be used so that both couples can pour their individual sands into it. Two separate sands for the bride and groom will be held by them which symbolizes the unification of them both and that after marriage it would be very hard to be separated once both sands are joined in the vessel.
Jumping the Broom
This act is done after the couple has said their vows and as a last act to "seal the deal"
Hand Fasting
A celtic tradition using ribbon or braided cord to represent the declaration of marriage. The ribbon or rope is tied around the couples' hands and the officiant ties a knot at the top, hence the phrase "tying the knot" comes from.
The Lasso
Also called "el lazo," this ritual—traditional in Mexican, Filipino, and Spanish cultures—takes place after the vows have been said. At that time, the officiant (or whomever the couple has designated) drapes a floral garland or rosary around the couple, twisting it into an infinity symbol
Unity Brand
This is for couples who would like to brand their name onto wood, cow hyde, metal or other objects to represent the new family name. This is popular within the hispanic farming families as well as american ranch weddings