As my wedding day approaches, I find myself reflecting on what makes this special day truly meaningful for me and my fiancé, Dan. It was crucial for us to find a way to create a ceremony that would not only unite us as a couple but also symbolize the merging of our families. After exploring various options, I decided to do something original and created a Crystal Unity Ceremony that felt like it would be the perfect fit for us.

The Crystal Unity Ceremony is a unique twist on the traditional Unity Sand Ceremony, which many are familiar with. In a Unity Sand Ceremony, the couple pours different colored sand into a single container, symbolizing the blending of their lives into one. However, I wanted to add a personal touch to this beautiful tradition and knew that incorporating crystals would hold a special significance for us.

With the Crystal Unity Ceremony, I have selected small crystal chips for each of us and our children to add to a heart shaped, glass container that carry a unique energy that we want to invite into our marriage and family and symbolizing that each of us bring a unique energy to the family, as well. Each type of crystal varies in color and should create a beautiful combination when added to the jar. I have chosen to represent the One Source of Divine Power and Love with clear and rose quartz crystal chips at the bottom of the jar as the foundation upon which our family with thrive.

The script for the ceremony reflects our intentions and emotions, making it truly personal and heartfelt. We will stand together as a family, acknowledging that each individual's uniqueness contributes to the unity we are creating. The officiant will explain the significance of the crystals, and each member will be invited to pour their chosen crystal into the jar, thus solidifying our commitment to one another and our new life as a blended family.

As the day of our wedding draws near, I am filled with excitement and I am grateful to have a ritual to incorporate that expresses my personality, spirituality, and love of family. It has allowed us to personalize our ceremony and create a meaningful symbol of unity that encompasses not only Dan and me but also our children, forming a strong foundation for our new family. I can't wait to share this beautiful moment with our loved ones and begin our journey as husband and wife, united in love and harmony.