The Rice:
Did you know rice is the symbol of fruitfulness and prosperity? Tossing rice after the ceremony was believed to grant fertility upon the bride and groom. Today we see rice being replaced with bubbles, lavender, confetti, and alternatives sparklers, which make for a great photo as you exit your special day!
Did you know rice is the symbol of fruitfulness and prosperity? Tossing rice after the ceremony was believed to grant fertility upon the bride and groom. Today we see rice being replaced with bubbles, lavender, confetti, and alternatives sparklers, which make for a great photo as you exit your special day!
The Processional – The Kiss – Unity Candle:
Do you ever get confused on which side the man or woman
should stand? Tradition has it that the
men offer their left arm. This tradition originates from the medieval times
were the groom needed to keep his right hand free in order to grab his word if
they were ever caught in danger of their honor was disgraced.
What about the romantic first kiss as husband and wife? In
the earliest days of civilization a kiss was legally binding and used as the
formal seal to agreements and contracts. It’s believed that a wedding kiss
between the ride and groom at the end of a wedding ceremony symbolizes the
swapping of spirits and exchanging parts of their souls.
Another special moment between husband and wife is a unity
candle which is symbolic of two elements becoming one as the souls of the bride
and groom do so as well. Many couples decide to use sand rather than a candle
in order to physically see two parts intertwine and become one.
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