Unity Candles

Unity candles have often served as a symbolic means of joining two different families into one. While the premise is the same, a unity candle can be used not just for weddings but for also adoptions and other blessings. The unity candle ceremony traces to the Protestants; other religions have adopted this symbolic practice.

Wedding unity candles are what you are likely to find the most. These unity candles are typically white and have a special poem or saying on them. You could even order a personalized unity candle which could have the all the particulars of your wedding. Personalized unity candles are also appropriate for adoptions and even the blending of families through second marriages.

Unity candles are typically comprised of three separate candles – two taper candles and a pillar candle. The two taper candles symbolize the two single people (bride and groom). Both the bride and groom take their respective lit taper candles and together light the pillar candle. This is symbolic of the joining of two families. A double wick unity candle could also be used.

While white is the standard color of unity candles for weddings, you could also find other colors. A plum unity candle might match the bridal colors closely. And of course, if you plan to use unity candles for other purposes besides weddings, they too can be of another color. The family unity candle and blended family unity candles are just two different instances.

For a change of pace or quirkiness, you could get Mickey and Minnie unity candles. These are particular fun, especially if you plan to go to Disneyworld for your honeymoon or just happen to love these cartoon mice.

Part of what makes your unity candles so special is how they are displayed. You can use the unity candle stand that your church uses. Or, you could special order unity candle holders in certain decorative patterns, depending on what suits your tastes and wedding. A unity candle holder can be one piece that holds the pillar candle as well as both taper candles. Or, the unity candle holder could be three separate pieces. There are also unity candle holders that hold 3 tapers instead. It all depends on what the use of the unity candles are for.

If you plan to get married or integrate new members into the family, unity candles are the most lovely, symbolic way to recognize the additions to your family.