unity candle

February 26th, 2009 | By WeddingPlanner77

The wedding is replete with traditions and ceremonies. A lot date back to olden times or are new versions of old practices. These practices may vary from culture to culture but they remain the same in essence. All are performed to bring good graces to the new couple. One of the rituals that are becoming more and more popular in recent years is the ceremony of the unity candle.

The unity candle symbolizes the spirit of the wedding. Two individuals becoming one. Each partner holds a lighted candle which they use to light a bigger candle. The smaller candle represents individuality which each should retain while joining together as one, represented by the bigger candle.