Sand ceremony creation and holding ⋆ I myself Holiday

Every newlyweds plan their wedding so that it remains in the memory of friends and family for a long time. Nowadays it is difficult to surprise those present at a wedding with anything, so new traditions and rituals that are unusual for our country are coming into fashion. One of these rituals is the sand ceremony at a wedding.

In the West, the ritual with colored sand has already become traditional. From a practical point of view, it consists of pouring sand of two or more shades into a beautiful container. What is the meaning of this action? Let's try to figure it out.

Sand ceremony set

It all depends on your imagination, event budget and skillful hands. You can purchase ready-made kits, or you can do it yourself. I would like to note that on our website there are other options for original gifts that are created jointly, are not expensive, and bring a whole lot of joy! Click on the link and see for yourself.

Sand Ceremony Vessel

You can purchase ready-made ones . You can make it yourself using beautiful bottles, having previously decorated them. You can use bowl vases or glasses.

For decoration, I use batik outline Perhaps someone will say that the glass contour is better, but I didn’t see the difference. Using an outline, we apply a pattern to the neck of the bottle and to the edges of the glass. We write the date of the holiday, or the name of the event. A little gold or silver powder. This will help the contour dry faster, make it stronger and add visual charm.

After a couple of hours, the outline dries and the vessel can even be washed - this will not harm the inscription.

I don't like useless souvenirs gathering dust in the closet. I like things to be useful and serve us in one way or another. That's why I prefer to turn the sand ceremony vessel into candlesticks

To do this, place a candle in a sleeve in a glass . Or we attach such a candle to the bottle cap.

If you are afraid of open fire, you can use electronic candles

Thus, the souvenir turns into

family home for newlyweds
into a lighthouse that attracts friends and relatives for anniversaries
as a talisman for newborns or birthday people
as a memorable gift for a teacher, educator, etc.
into a touching symbol for new residents
as a symbol of love and light for Valentine's Day

There is no holiday or event where a sand ceremony would not work.

Sand for sand ceremony

You can buy sand on websites and at holiday wholesalers. In the park, at the organizers of creative sandboxes.

You can make it yourself.

How to make colored sand at home

Wash the river sand, add food coloring or gouache, mix thoroughly. Dry. If necessary, break with a rolling pin and sift through a sieve. PROS : Very fast. Cheap (almost for nothing) CONS : The process makes the kitchen look like a mad scientist's laboratory. Colorful dust is everywhere, including in the nose, in the hair; after a week of such procedures, the kitchen will require renovation
Color regular salt (preferably coarse) in the same way. Carefully add the dye, mix immediately, spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet and dry. PROS : Fast. Cheap. Not a hassle. There is no need to look for sand; salt is usually always at hand. Colored dust almost does not fly MINUSES : some heroes of the occasion are too preoccupied with superstitions. If a few grains of salt spill past, they may consider it a bad omen and become seriously upset. If you add a little more water to the dye, the salt will dissolve and instead of beautiful sparkling “sand” we will get a colored puddle.
Color the rice. The benefits are the same as salt painting. Plus rice is a symbol of fertility
Color the salt with grated chalk. CONS : very faded colors, a lot of dust

Vessel box

Since the sand ceremony has a unifying character, it would be quite appropriate if the people dearest to the newlyweds take part in it. This, for example, could be parents, witnesses or children.

If you have decided that your loved ones will take part in the sand ceremony with you, this means that the number of small personal vessels will be greater than expected for two. For a more aesthetic presentation of these attributes, you can order special decorative boxes. The boxes can be signed with the names of the ceremony participants, this will help them not get confused and take the necessary vessels

Such an accessory will serve not only for convenience, but will also add sophistication and accuracy to the ceremony, which is also important for photographing your sacrament.

Sand ceremony at a wedding

The gift giving block is approaching.

Glass containers with colored sand are placed on a beautiful table. I use transparent milk jugs with comfortable handles.

In the center of the composition is an empty container for sand.

Sand ceremony text

HOST: Dear guests, today there will be many wishes (names of the newlyweds) And I propose to materialize our wishes and give them form. Let them serve as a talisman for our (names of the young)

Before you is sand from different parts of the world. And an empty cup that you and I will fill. Each of you can add only one component of happiness to the vessel.

yellow sand from the Yellow Sea is a symbol of warmth and comfort
blue - from the Blue Sea - a symbol of serenity and peace
green - symbol of wealth
red - symbol of love

If you want to wish our newlyweds love, pour a little red sand into the vessel. Wealth - a little green. Peace and serenity - blue. If you want the family hearth to fill the heart with light and warmth - add yellow sand.

One by one, guests approach the table and pour a small portion of this or that sand into the bowl.

The ceremony is completed by the newlyweds themselves and their mothers.

The host raises the filled vessel and shows the guests what happened

HOST: And let this small gift, which contains all the wishes of your family and friends, become a talisman that will protect your family from all troubles and difficulties. Our gift is as multifaceted as life itself. But no matter how you look at her, she is still beautiful!

Sometimes we look at the same events, but we see them in our own way. Whatever happens in life, try to take each other’s side and look at events from the other side. And may your life be filled with love, care and mutual understanding.

Lighting up the family hearth

HOST: Dear (names of the newlyweds), so that this amulet not only protects, but also illuminates your life, attracts happiness, friends, children into it, I invite your mothers to light up your family hearth.

Mom approaches from both sides. A candle in a sleeve is inserted into the vessel. Moms have lit candles in their hands. From their candles, they light a candle in a bowl of sand as a symbol of the family hearth.

I provide my newlyweds with several candles so that during the holiday they will take care of their hearth and keep the fire burning. It’s very touching how from the first minutes of their life together they take care of their spark.

Sand ceremony for anniversary

It goes in the same direction. We only say wishes to the hero of the day. And a candle in a vessel with sand is a beacon that attracts happiness, prosperity, health, children and grandchildren, and new friends to the home of the hero of the day.

An original gift for a teacher

High school graduation. We say goodbye to the teacher and, of course, we want to leave behind a good memory. This is where the sand ceremony comes to the rescue.

The process itself is fascinating. And, the closer to the finale, the greater the interest of the audience. Besides, it's very touching.

Scenario

The procedure for conducting a sand ritual at a wedding is approximately the same.

To the accompaniment of pleasant music, the host calls the bride and groom;
Explanations from the presenter about what will happen;
Explanation of color symbolism and young people’s choice of their own shades of sand;
The newlyweds each pour sand into their own container;
The presenter's speech sounds about the merging of two destinies into one;
The bride and groom fill a common vessel together;
Final words from the presenter;
To the applause of the guests, the vessel is sealed and handed over to the spouses.

Appearance. Photos

the sand ceremony is most often decorated style . Nowadays it is fashionable to celebrate celebrations in the same style, in the same color scheme. Then the sand should match the style and design

BUT!!!! A very important point: visual perception

It is IMPOSSIBLE to pour sand through a regular kitchen funnel. It's horrible. One detail can ruin everything . After all, this funnel could be painted with gold or silver paint. This could at least somehow save the situation

Another thing is (for example) a funnel made from a sheet of paper, decorated with the monograms of the heroes of the occasion, or simply beautifully decorated.

Sand

The color of sand for the ceremony is also selected taking into account your taste. The choice is large, and the color range allows you to achieve the desired combinations. Sand drawings in pink and blue colors look beautiful, which symbolizes the feminine and masculine principles. Another palette will also work. For example, yellow-lilac, white-red, green-blue, etc.

When choosing the color of sand, you can also rely on its meaning. For example, red sand symbolizes your love, blue is the color of dreams (it’s not for nothing that they say “my blue dream”), orange is success, green is the color of calm and well-being, yellow is a symbol of home, and purple is the color of stability.

Sand ceremony is a great option

For the host : each guest briefly and succinctly expresses their wishes. The process does not turn into tedious moral teachings and reading poetry
For guests who are not strong in eloquence and feel uncomfortable being the center of attention. Here, one phrase is enough for them to congratulate the heroes of the occasion.
For very sensitive people who can easily burst into tears when delivering congratulatory speeches.
For the budget conscious. This is a very budget, but beautiful gift option. This is unusual and will be remembered forever.

The article was prepared by Elena Solyannikova

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What should the presenter say?

The words that will be spoken during the ceremony are of great importance for the newlyweds

That is why it is so important to think in advance what the presenter will say. You can come up with your own wording and text or use a ready-made example

Example text for the presenter:

“Before the day you met, you were completely different people and strangers to each other. But love is so strong that it could change you and make you one. And today is invisible proof of this. So be supportive of each other, appreciate and respect your partner’s strengths, and treat his weaknesses with tenderness and understanding. Learn to laugh and cry together, find comfort in each other's presence and miss your loved one during the hours of separation.

To symbolize the importance of today and to cement your love forever by joining two different lives together, I invite you to a sand ceremony. There are 3 vessels on the table in front of you:. There are 3 vessels on the table in front of you:

There are 3 vessels on the table in front of you:

white sand is a symbol of the beginning of a relationship;
pink is a symbol of tenderness and femininity, it is for the bride;
blue is a symbol of courage, reliability and support, it is for the groom.

Let's start with white sand as a symbol of a great and pure beginning. I ask you, newlyweds, to take this vessel and pour the sand into a common vase. Now let each of you add a little color of your own as a symbol of individuality. And then pour sand from your vessels together as a symbol of unity and great love. And finally, I'll add a final white layer that will represent you as a whole.

(The presenter raises the vase so that the guests can see).

Although the vase may be moved and the colors may shift and blend more, the grains of sand will not be able to separate. They are connected into a harmonious whole. May your love last forever, and may your destinies never diverge like this sand.”

If for any reason you decide not to use a candle ceremony for unity, a sand ceremony can be a beautiful and meaningful addition to your vows. Love, happiness and harmony to you!

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Conducting a sand ceremony at a wedding.

Every young couple dreams that their solemn wedding day will be remembered for a long time by relatives and friends. Careful preparation, search for original ideas for the holiday; selection of decor, menu, wardrobe, banquet venue - you have to think about this long before the wedding. How to surprise your guests? We offer an excellent idea - holding a sand ceremony! Before we talk about the intricacies of this extraordinary ritual, let's delve into its history.

Carrying out a sand ceremony on a wedding day is a common ritual from the culture of Western countries. When literally translated, the concept is interpreted as a unifying sand ceremony. The ritual involves pouring sand of two shades into a beautiful vessel. The essence of the process: connecting the two lives of spouses into a single whole. It is believed that the ritual symbolizes the inseparability of the two halves after they enter into the bond of Hymen.

Where did this custom come from? For the first time, the sand ceremony began to be held in Hawaii. This is not surprising, because there is no shortage of beach sand here. In addition, in Hawaii it is easy to find beaches with multi-colored sand: traditional golden, reddish, whitish, sky blue. At a Hawaiian wedding, the sand ceremony remains one of the main attributes of the celebration.

In the United States, the sand ritual became fashionable and popular around the 90s of the last century. It was then that weddings began to be organized on the shores of tropical islands. The tradition took root primarily in the regions of the western states. In the East of the country it did not receive such recognition. Here the sand ceremony never became the main attribute of the wedding.

A sand ceremony is appropriate not only for the occasion of a wedding. The ritual can be confidently combined with proposing marriage to a girl. As an additional vow of love, the ritual is a great idea for a post-wedding vacation.