In just a moment, the parents of Bride and Groom will come up and perform, with them, a sand ceremony.  Bride and Groom have chosen to become husbands, and by their union, both of their families are joined into one. This sand ceremony symbolizes not only their unity as a couple but the unity of their families. From this day forward, you are a family and by joining together to do pour the sand, it symbolizes that every member of the family is important.     

 Let’s take one moment to look at each container of sand. Now, they are separate, individual, and perfect in their own right, just as each of you is, and always will be. Once they are poured together, you will have created something no one else ever can. A beautiful work of art that represents who you are together. Each of you is still separate, however, you compliment each other in your blending together. Just as each grain of sand is so tiny that we can never separate them again, so are you all forever changed when it comes to your family. The special bond that you will always have is a cause for celebration.

We will, in a moment, start with their parents. They will be the first to pour their sand into the container. And as each parent pours the sand it’s a representation of the foundation that built Jeremy and Scotty into who they are today and therefore, the foundation of their future together in marriage. The layers of sand will create a beautiful piece of art representing the love and knowledge that each has given to Bride and Groom throughout their lives. Next, both Bride and Groom will pour their sand into the container. This symbolizes their commitment and love for one another as they complete this beautiful piece of art that will last a lifetime. 

Lastly, what makes this special is it is not only Bride, Groom, and their parents, but that it is being witnessed by all you,  their family and friends present here today.  Thank you all for being here on such a special day.


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Parents, today you are making a lifelong commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other and honor your children as well. Your family relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these individual containers of sand; one, representing each one of you, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. There are children who will share in this marriage. The gathering of this new family will have a deep influence on them.  We realize that in order for the home to be a happy one, it is essential that there be love and understanding between the children and the adults being married.  As you each hold your sand the separate containers of sand represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique.  As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one family.  You may now blend the sand together symbolizing the uniting of the children and groom/bride and groom/bride into one.  Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage and your family be. With this marriage, these two families are joined.

(To the kids:)

Each of you is now a resource into which, as family members, you may come to, throughout your lifetimes, for direction, meaning, and love. Your Parents strive to provide not only the basic needs, but a nurturing and loving environment in which each of you finds the confidence to reach the highest goals of your hearts, minds, and spirits.  This is part of their vision of what your family is. Do you each accept the responsibility of being an important part in the building of this family, and to forever contribute your best efforts to maintain the closeness and strength?
If so, say, “We do.”

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Bride and Groom, today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other.

Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these individual containers of sand; one, representing you, Bride and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, Groom, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be.

As you each hold your sand the separate containers of sand represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one family.

At this time, I would invite the parents of Bride and Groom to come forward. These four vials of sand represent the bride and groom and each family.

You may now blend the sand together symbolizing the uniting of the two families into one.

Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage and your families be.

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Each of you in attendance this evening was asked to be here because you hold a special place in Groom’s and Bride’s life. You came to honor and witness their love and commitment. Groom and Bride wanted to make each of you a tangible part of this ceremony, therefore, as each of you arrived this evening and entered into this sacred space you were asked to spoon a small amount of white sand into a container.

They chose white sand because of the purity of your love and support to them and their family.

Groom and Bride have chosen varying shades of blue sand for themselves and for each child.  Each shade of blue represents each one of them. These blues stand for the peace and calm they feel when together. It stands for the ocean waters deep and full of mystery and beauty. Water that sustains all of life…
Water a great conductor of energy…Water a simple element yet it can change and adapt to any form or environment.

At this time I ask you, Groom and Bride to pour some of your sand into the container because your marriage is the foundation of your family.

Now, I ask that the children join you in pouring their sand together with yours to create a beautiful flow of love and energy.

Lastly, I will fill the remainder of the container with more white sand.
This white sand stands for Universal Love… A love that is eternal and never-ending.

(Family names) please hold hands.
I ask all in attendance to join me in a prayer of blessing upon this beautiful family.

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Four colors of sand are layered in a vase to symbolize the importance of the individuals within the marriage and the joining of the two lives into one entity.

The sculpture begins with a layer from each mother. This is to symbolize that the marriage is grounded by each of their families.

The next layers are the individual colors representing Bride and Groom, which symbolizes that the foundation of the marriage is based on the strength of each other as individuals.

The final layer is Bride and Groom’s colors combined to symbolize the joining of their lives as one in marriage.

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Bride and Groom, today you are making a lifelong commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other and honor your children as well.

Your family relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these individual containers of sand; one, representing you, BRIDE and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, one representing you, GROOM, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be and another container for each child.

There are children who will share in this marriage.

The gathering of this new family will have a deep influence on them.

We realize that in order for the home to be a happy one, it is essential that there be love and understanding between the children and the adults being married.

As you each hold your sand the separate containers of sand represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique.

As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one family.

You may now blend the sand together symbolizing the uniting of the children and bride and groom into one.

Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage and your family be.

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First, you will fill the hourglass with sand. You each have your own color or colors.   The sand represents who each of you are now.  That includes who you were before today.  Essentially, it’s everything that has made you who they are today and what makes you ready to take this next step into marriage.  As the sands intermingle with each other as you pour them they will never be able to be separated.  That’s how love works. Love exists in itself and continues to take on new meaning as we experience and give it our personal meaning.  The hourglass is an enduring symbol of time.  It will now become an enduring symbol of your love and marriage.  Each time you turn it the sands will become more intermingled.  It’s one of those hypnotic actions you can get lost in.  You can dream of what will come and what you will continue to make of the love that you are as individuals a how you will continue to compliment each other.  Perhaps it will remind you of today and your hopes and dreams and belief in your choice to stay together bound by love.  Perhaps it will remind you that “this too shall pass” - because life, and love, and marriage is like that.  It has ups and downs and will turn you around more than once.  But may it always remind you of the perfection of this very moment on this day.

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Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand.

One representing you GROOM and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be and the other representing you BRIDE and all that you were, 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.

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Groom and Bride,  you have just sealed your relationship by the giving and receiving of rings and this is a pledge between two people who agree that they will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives.

Today, this relationship is also symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand. One, representing you, GROOM and One Representing you BRIDE and all that you were, 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, our prayer for you today is that your lives together would be blended like the seven seas and may your love swirl around each other like the changing tides.

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Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand one, representing you, Bride and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, Groom, 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.

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Today, Bride and Groom are making a lifelong commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other and to honor your son as well. Your family relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these individual containers of sand; one representing you Bride, and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, one representing you Groom, and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. Your son will share in this marriage as part of the family being joined.   The gathering of this new family will have a deep influence upon them. We realize that in order for the home to be a happy one, it is essential that there be love and understanding between the children and the adults being married. As you each hold your sand, the separate containers of sand represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. Each one holds its own unique beauty, strength, and character. They can stand on their own and be whole, without need of anything else. However, when these three are blended together they create an entirely new and extraordinarily more intricate entity. Each grain of sand brings to the mixture a lasting beauty that will forever enrich the combination.
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We will begin with a layer of neutral sand which symbolizes this marriage that is grounded, as God has set the foundation.

Bride and Groom, please pour the sand into this common container to symbolize the union of your lives.
You may now blend the sand together symbolizing the uniting of Groom  and the two of you into one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage and your family be.

As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one family. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be a molding of two individual personalities, bonded together forming one heart, one love. The life that each of you experienced now, individually, will hereafter be inseparably united, for the two shall become one family.


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Today, Bride and Groom are making a lifelong commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other and to honor your son as well. Your family relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these individual containers of sand; one representing you Bride, and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, one representing you Groom, and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be.
Your son will share in this marriage as part of the family being joined.   The gathering of this new family will have a deep influence upon them. We realize that in order for the home to be a happy one, it is essential that there be love and understanding between the children and the adults being married. As you each hold your sand, the separate containers of sand represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. Each one holds its own unique beauty, strength, and character. They can stand on their own and be whole, without need of anything else. However, when these three are blended together they create an entirely new and extraordinarily more intricate entity. Each grain of sand brings to the mixture a lasting beauty that will forever enrich the combination.
We will begin with a layer of neutral sand which symbolizes this marriage that is grounded, as God has set the foundation.

Bride and Groom, please pour the sand into this common container to symbolize the union of your lives.
You may now blend the sand together symbolizing the uniting of Groom and the two of you into one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage and your family be.

As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one family. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be a molding of two individual personalities, bonded together forming one heart, one love. The life that each of you experienced now, individually, will hereafter be inseparably united, for the two shall become one family.


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Bride and Groom have decided that today they’d like to perform a sand ceremony. What this means is they are taking sand and pouring it into a beautiful container creating a symbol that will last a lifetime. It’s something they can look at and always remember this day. Each member of their family has a different color of sand they will add to this work or art. Sort of like a tapestry of their lives together and the beauty each of them brings is represented in the color they have chosen. What makes this special is it is not only Bride and Groom but their children too. Because today, we are coming together to say from this day forward, they are a family! And every member is important! As we do this today they’d also like to remember all those who are important in their lives. To remember and include those that are no longer here and not quite here yet so I’ll add glitter as a sign of these loved ones that they may always be magical in their lives and also to represent the mystical power of love that forever unites us all.

Kids (you can name them individually), are you ready for your parts? Are you ready to say you are all family?OK! Let’s do it!

Let’s take one moment to look at each container of sand. Once they are poured together, we can never separate them again. Each grain of sand is so tiny we could never do it. When we are done pouring them all together we’ll have created something no one else ever can. So remember that as special as this is, so is your family. The 6 of you together are a very special family and like no other. Celebrate the special bond that you will always have.

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