If you choose not to use a Unity Candle during your ceremony, the sand ceremony can be a beautiful and meaningful addition to your vows. Simply find three containers, one for you and your fiance to pour the sand into, two for each of you to pour the sand from. You can find colored or plain sand at most craft stores. After the officiant explains the tradition and he will perform the ceremony, beginning with reciting the words below, or words you prepare together. The bride and groom will pour the two containers of sand into the third container simultaneously. You may wish to leave a small amount of sand in each containter to symbolize that although you are now joined as one, you each remain individuals.

_______ and _______, you have just sealed your relationship by the giving and receiving of rings and the exchange of a kiss, and this covenant is a relationship pledge between two people who agree that they will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives. The most beautiful example of this partnership is the marriage relationship. You have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand one, representing you, _______ and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, _______, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be.

Brown: The color of earth and wood, signifying a solid and reliable soul. Brown helps to create a comfortable and open relationship, it personifies credibility, solidity, strength, and maturity.

Blue: The color of the ocean, symbolizing trust, loyalty, and ones dedication and commitment. Blue generates calming, tranquil, and a peaceful environment for an ever-lasting romance and relationship.

Red: The color of love. Red ignites a warm, loving, and passionate relationship, which encourage excitement and intensity, emotions not to be forgotten!

Yellow: The color of the sun, (meaning light) signifying consistency and joy! Yellow builds an optimistic, playful, positive disposition toward life, love and an ultimately a joyful relationship.

Green: The color of nature, renewal and vigor. Green balances the forces of compassion, energy and wealth; leaving a lasting impression and a sense of wonder for a realistic and natural relationship.

Pink: The color of happiness and tenderness. Pink is for the romantic softhearted soul, that has a calm inner-self. Pink inspires a playful and happy relationship.

Orange: The color of autumn and the sunset. Related to contentment, and wholesomeness; a relationship wrapped in orange will be safe, fulfilled and undeniably warm.

White: The color of innocence and peace. A clean and sanctuary soul describes a white personality; uplifting and refreshing wisdom are emotions that are evoked in a white relationship.

Purple: The color of loyalty, dignity and sophistication. Purple has unbelievable drive and passion; a very inventive soul chooses purple, which leads to a successful and prosperous relationship.