There are so many different cultural traditions and unity ceremonies that can be added to a wedding ceremony. Here are just a few examples:

• Honey Ceremony: Honey is the sweetness in life. And so, with this dish of honey, we proclaim this day as a day of great joy and celebration. A sweet day to remember.

•  Unity Candle : The unity candle consists of two taper candles symbolizing the couple as individuals and a pillar candle, that when lit by both tapers at the same time, symbolizes the joining together of two into one. This ceremony can be added to any wedding package.

• Unity Sand Ceremony: This Hawaiian tradition is similar to the Unity Candle in that it is two smaller containers of sand that are poured into one larger container. The individuals are different colors so you can watch them blend together. The couple will never be separated just as the grains of sand can never again be separated.

• Rose Ceremony : This ceremony can be done two ways. One is presenting your mothers (and grandmothers) with a rose as a way of showing appreciation for everything they have done for you. The other is exchanging roses as your first gift to each other as husband and wife.

• Glass Breaking : Typically done in Jewish ceremonies (although can be used by anyone) signifying the end of the ceremony and the time for celebration.

• Broom Jumping : Both Celtic and African in tradition, this ceremony symbolizes clearing away any negativity with a sweep of the broom and creating a threshold for the couple to cross over into their new life together.

• Hand wrapping/ Hand fasting: Wrapping of the hands is an ancient Celtic tradition. Because the hands convey the warmth of the heart and the infinity symbol conveys "forever" ... the wrapping of your hands also symbolizes the bringing together of your two hearts in a marriage of strength and unity.

• Wine Ceremony : In this unity ceremony, the bride pours a white wine while the groom pours a red. This makes a blush wine which can be served at your reception as a reminder of the ceremony. This can be done by pouring one glass of wine and sharing it together.

• Hand Ceremony:  In the hand ceremony, the bride takes the groom's hand in hers, palms up and is invited to view his hands as a gift. Then the same is done by the groom.

• Family Ceremony : (to include children) If there are children to be included in the ceremony there are many ways to do this. The candle and sand ceremonies can be used with kids. We can add an extra set of vows to include a vow to the child(ren) and even a vow from the child(ren) to the parents. Children can be presented with a medallion or other item. Each family is different and children respond differently depending on what ages they are. There are so many choices here!

Anything to make it your extra special day!

• Please note: some of the options do require a small fee to cover the supplies needed for the ceremony