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The lighting of the unity candle is a relatively recent addition to the traditional Protestant wedding ceremony. It symbolizes the union of two individuals becoming one in commitment. At a certain point in the ceremony (typically between the exchange of vows and the formal declaration of marriage), the bride and groom light a candle together.

The unity candle ceremony uses two taper candles and a large pillar candle (the unity candle). At the beginning of the wedding ceremony, the mothers of the bride and groom light the two taper candles. Later in the ceremony, the bride and groom will take the two candles and light the large pillar candles together. They may blow out their individual candles or leave them lit beside the central candle, symbolizing that the participants in the marriage have not lost their individuality. Often the unity candle is decorated with the invitation, an inscription, a picture of the couple, or some other ornamentation. Unity candles are often white. The lighting ceremony may be accompanied by a special musical number.

Origin

Though commonly performed in Christian weddings, the unity candle ceremony is not Christian in origin and is in fact prohibited in many churches. In all likelihood, it is less than 20-30 years old. Some sources trace it back to the wedding of Luke and Laura on the soap opera "General Hospital."

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Sculpted Unity Candle - W/ T-Lite, 10"

The lighting of the unity candle has become a beautiful and cherished part of many wedding ceremonies. As the bride and groom join to light the unity candle, two flames become one, a symbol of their lives together. Only $29.95

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Sculpted Wedding Invitation Candle - W/ T-Lite, 10"
For a unity candle with a message of love choose from our Invitation Candle with a clear oval frame. This Candles are actually designed to hold the wedding invitation. You just need to remove the clear oval frame and slip your invitation in. The frame is pinned on the candle. The candle also comes with directions inside the box and a sample invitation on the candle. Only $29.95

Sculpted Message Candle - W/ T-Lite, 10"
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For a unity candle with a message of love choose from our Invitation Candle with a clear oval frame, or our Message Candle with a choice of eight gold leaf messages. Available in sculptured or belltop styles

Sculpted Unity Candle - W/ T-Lite & Beaded Bow Applique, 10"
The lighting of the unity candle has become a beautiful and cherished part of many wedding ceremonies. As the bride and groom join to light the unity candle, two flames become one, a symbol of their lives together

Sculpted Invitation Candle - W/ T-Lite, 12"
For a unity candle with a message of love choose from our Invitation Candle with a clear oval frame. This Candles are actually designed to hold the wedding invitation. You just need to remove the clear oval frame and slip your invitation in. The frame is pinned on the candle. The candle also comes with directions inside the box and a sample invitation on the candle.