Lighting Unity Candle

Lighting a Unity Candle. Today we have three candles. One representing _bridename_ , one representing _groomname_ and one larger candle representing the family unit that they are creating by their marriage. You can now each (Mothers/Children/Friends ) light one of the smaller candles and then pass them to _groomname_ & _bridename_ who will together light the larger candle.

_groomname_ & _bridename_

The lighting of the unity candle is reminiscent of a long-ago custom whereby the fire from the hearths of the homes of both families was used to start a fire in the newlyweds’ home. It represents for us today the two now becoming one.

In the lighting of these candles together you are symbolising the creating of a stronger brighter light that will shine forth for all the world to see.

Your marriage today and your growth together as a family will forever shine as your love for each other grows.