Sand Ceremony

[Red84]

Ok I'm sure this was answered somewhere and if so I'm sorry. I have a question about being able to do a sand ceremony during the wedding ceremony. Can you bring you own items? like we are hoping to use a sand frame with a picture of us. Does the Cruise line offer this as an addition to their "personalization"? If so does anyone know if their are a variety of options or is it just a vase with two types of sand? can we bring our own sand? on the way home will it get through customs?

Please and Thank you!!!

[Red84]

Something like this :D:D:D

[SarahOhara]

We are doing a sand ceremony also for our wedding in Sept. You bring your own items (vases and sand) just bring it with you in your carry on and give to coordinator when you board. :cool:

[Red84]

We are doing a sand ceremony also for our wedding in Sept. You bring your own items (vases and sand) just bring it with you in your carry on and give to coordinator when you board. :cool:

 

 

Thank you so much!!!

[ductapephantom]

A word of caution, at least about what happened to my sand ceremony - we did two colors, blue and green, and by the time we got the frame home the colors were all mixed together. They didn't stay separate layers. So either have a plan for getting the frame home upright or expect for the sand to get all mixed together. Not to discourage you, just a word of advice. :)

[Red84]

A word of caution, at least about what happened to my sand ceremony - we did two colors, blue and green, and by the time we got the frame home the colors were all mixed together. They didn't stay separate layers. So either have a plan for getting the frame home upright or expect for the sand to get all mixed together. Not to discourage you, just a word of advice. :)

 

Thank you so much!!! I wont lie it is something I had thought about :D

[drewlin]

We want to do this on our vow renewal. Using a small cut glass bottle with a topper and we want the sand to mix together to symbolise our union.

[Red84]

We want to do this on our vow renewal. Using a small cut glass bottle with a topper and we want the sand to mix together to symbolise our union.

 

 

 

Sounds lovely!!!

[arthierry]

We debated about doing the sand ceremony, but we attended another wedding about 3weeks ago and they did the Lovers Knot Ceremony. We are doing that. It's where you get 2 ropes and groom ties them together, then bride. then both bride and groom pulls the tighter together so they will not break. We loved it, as so we are doing that. If anyone wants wording, let me know.

[dancinman66]

Can someone enlighten me about what is a sand ceremony

Sounds intriguing

Thanks

 

 

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[hbicfrd]

Can someone enlighten me about what is a sand ceremony

Sounds intriguing

Thanks

 

 

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From what I have researched, it's like the candle ceremony but merging 2 containers of sand into one. That's the easiest explanation that I can come up with. I attached an example of the set.

[dancinman66]

From what I have researched, it's like the candle ceremony but merging 2 containers of sand into one. That's the easiest explanation that I can come up with. I attached an example of the set.

 

 

How cool

Thanks for that

Not what I was thinking at all

Glad I asked

That is such a touching momento to do

Thanks

Greg

 

 

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[palmtree99]

Can someone enlighten me about what is a sand ceremony

Sounds intriguing

Thanks

 

 

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The idea is that the bride has one color sand, and the groom has another color. They pour them together, and once poured the colors can never be separated. It symbolizes your union together. I just learned about it through this board too!

 

 

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[dancinman66]

The idea is that the bride has one color sand, and the groom has another color. They pour them together, and once poured the colors can never be separated. It symbolizes your union together. I just learned about it through this board too!

 

 

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I alwYs say need to learn something new every day

Lots being learnt on this board that is for sure

 

It is a wonderful symbol. And one I would like to keep also

 

Thanks

Greg

 

 

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[Red84]

We are planning to include his adult children in the sand ceremony as once we are married they are a part of my life as well.

[Red84]

We debated about doing the sand ceremony, but we attended another wedding about 3weeks ago and they did the Lovers Knot Ceremony. We are doing that. It's where you get 2 ropes and groom ties them together, then bride. then both bride and groom pulls the tighter together so they will not break. We loved it, as so we are doing that. If anyone wants wording, let me know.

 

I would love to hear more. Is this anything like a Handfasting ribbon ceremony?

[dancinman66]

We are planning to include his adult children in the sand ceremony as once we are married they are a part of my life as well.

 

 

Another nice touch

Could include my kids in it

 

Great ideas always

Greg

 

 

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[mrstriceasnice]

Can someone enlighten me about what is a sand ceremony

Sounds intriguing

Thanks

 

 

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Here is an example of what I usually say when I do a sand ceremony, to give you an idea of what it's all about:

 

 

(Groom, Bride), as a symbol of your union, we take the sands of your lives, each grain being an event, a memory, well executed plan and or disappointments of your past. These vases represent you as an individual before today, I ask you now to fill your hearts desires by blending the sands of your lives together, as the grains spill and scatter and mingle among each other so do they unite as you do today. As you have mixed the grains of your past, so do you build a united future. Just as the sands have endured the tests of time and nature and proven stronger so now do you face your future, and because you are together – so are you stronger.

 

Just as it is impossible to separate the sands you have just united, so is it impossible to separate the two of you completely anymore.

[arthierry]

I would love to hear more. Is this anything like a Handfasting ribbon ceremony?

 

I'm not sure what a Handfasting is, but here is what we have for our "Lovers Knot" Ceremony:

 

Tying The Knot Ceremony

 

 

Bride & Groom have chosen to “tie the knot” to symbolize their union.

 

The story goes, that around the turn of the nineteenth century, an art form arose from the ranks of deep-water sailors. That art form was “knotting”. Sailors used rope to create knots that were anywhere from simple to elaborate. Some knots were purely for use, some only for decoration, and some knots were used to signify meaning. One knot that arose during this time period was the “true-lover’s knot”.

 

It was a simple and clear knot, implying its forthright goal. It is made up of two overhand knots, linked together, much like true lovers are in their hearts. A deep-water sailor would tie the knot loosely, and send it to his “intended” back home. Upon receiving it, the woman could:

 

a) Untie it, meaning the sailor shouldn’t show his face around the next time he was in port, or

 

b) She could send it back, leaving it loose, the way she received it, meaning the sailor would be welcomed home, but he better be on his best behavior, or

 

c) She could tighten the knot before returning it, meaning the sailor should hurry his way to the homestead.

 

(To Bride and Groom):

 

Grooms name, since you are asking for Bride’S hand in Marriage, take these cords (Officiant hands groom the ropes), which represents the bond between you, and tie the knot which signifies your intentions for your gathered friends and family to see. (groom ties the knot and hands the rope to Bride)

 

BRIDES name, will you please give your response by tightening the knot, representing that you will always hold groom’S heart to yours. (Bride tightens knot and hands rope to Officiant. Officiant holds knot up for all to see.)

 

It is known to be one of the simplest knots to tie, but it is also one of the strongest there is; it will not break, and will only become stronger when under pressure. The rope itself will break before the knot comes undone.

 

(Speaking to insert names): These two cords represent your pasts- your own individual and separate lives before today. As you intertwine your pieces, you are joining your two lives into one, representing the present. The finished knot symbolizes your future, and how your love and marriage will continue to be strong despite any trials life may throw your way. Please demonstrate the strength of the knot you have just formed (Officiant hands insert names the knotted rope and they each hold onto their ends and lean apart to tighten).

 

(To guests): We can see by this knot before us, that they both share the same intentions concerning this relationship and that they will hold each other’s heart tight, forming a strong bond from here to forever.

 

(To insert names): Let this knot be a symbol of the strength of your love for each other.

 

AMEN

 

 

 

Where you see insert names, or Bride and groom, thats where our names were. I just replaced with that for privacy.

[palmtree99]

I'm not sure what a Handfasting is, but here is what we have for our "Lovers Knot" Ceremony:

 

 

 

Tying The Knot Ceremony

 

 

 

 

 

Bride & Groom have chosen to “tie the knot” to symbolize their union.

 

 

 

The story goes, that around the turn of the nineteenth century, an art form arose from the ranks of deep-water sailors. That art form was “knotting”. Sailors used rope to create knots that were anywhere from simple to elaborate. Some knots were purely for use, some only for decoration, and some knots were used to signify meaning. One knot that arose during this time period was the “true-lover’s knot”.

 

 

 

It was a simple and clear knot, implying its forthright goal. It is made up of two overhand knots, linked together, much like true lovers are in their hearts. A deep-water sailor would tie the knot loosely, and send it to his “intended” back home. Upon receiving it, the woman could:

 

 

 

a) Untie it, meaning the sailor shouldn’t show his face around the next time he was in port, or

 

 

 

b) She could send it back, leaving it loose, the way she received it, meaning the sailor would be welcomed home, but he better be on his best behavior, or

 

 

 

c) She could tighten the knot before returning it, meaning the sailor should hurry his way to the homestead.

 

 

 

(To Bride and Groom):

 

 

 

Grooms name, since you are asking for Bride’S hand in Marriage, take these cords (Officiant hands groom the ropes), which represents the bond between you, and tie the knot which signifies your intentions for your gathered friends and family to see. (groom ties the knot and hands the rope to Bride)

 

 

 

BRIDES name, will you please give your response by tightening the knot, representing that you will always hold groom’S heart to yours. (Bride tightens knot and hands rope to Officiant. Officiant holds knot up for all to see.)

 

 

 

It is known to be one of the simplest knots to tie, but it is also one of the strongest there is; it will not break, and will only become stronger when under pressure. The rope itself will break before the knot comes undone.

 

 

 

(Speaking to insert names): These two cords represent your pasts- your own individual and separate lives before today. As you intertwine your pieces, you are joining your two lives into one, representing the present. The finished knot symbolizes your future, and how your love and marriage will continue to be strong despite any trials life may throw your way. Please demonstrate the strength of the knot you have just formed (Officiant hands insert names the knotted rope and they each hold onto their ends and lean apart to tighten).

 

 

 

(To guests): We can see by this knot before us, that they both share the same intentions concerning this relationship and that they will hold each other’s heart tight, forming a strong bond from here to forever.

 

 

 

(To insert names): Let this knot be a symbol of the strength of your love for each other.

 

 

 

AMEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where you see insert names, or Bride and groom, thats where our names were. I just replaced with that for privacy.

 

 

That is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing! Now I'm between this and sand ceremony..

 

 

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[Red84]

This sounds lovely and nothing like a handfasting lol. A Handfasting was used because in the olden days because many could not afford to marry in a church or synagogue. It fell out of fashion for a long time then the whole religious freedom picked it up again(pagans). Now it has become popular for all religions. I have posted a link for anyone interested.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fweddingbellsareringing.com%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderfiles%2FShortSweet_Handfasting.pdf&ei=7ULJU__COMiryAS0tIHABQ&usg=AFQjCNG68vkz8OoJZgu8r9QmlHUn2Wo2HA

[arthierry]

That is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing! Now I'm between this and sand ceremony..

 

 

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Thank you! You can't go wrong with either, but we wanted something different and unique and this "lovers knot" was just that. Not too many people have seen that ceremony and I think our guest will be impressed. Once we get the knot home, we are thinking of doing clear liquid cement or similiar to actually "bond" the knot from being undone.

Edited July 18, 2014 by arthierry