103 Comments Apr. 18, 2011

From sand to science: 14 unity ceremonies to symbolize your new partnership

A friend recently asked me for some unity ceremony ideas. She already knew about sand ceremonies, but she wanted some different suggestions to symbolize the uniting and the blending of two people (or families). Here's my comprehensive roundup of unity ceremony options.

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19 Comments Jun. 11, 2010

The Salt Covenant: An alternative unity ceremony + wedding gift from Centered Ceramics

Centered Ceramics is bringing back the symbolic ceremonial exchange of salt with their raku-fired salt eggs. What does an egg have to do with salt? What does salt have to do with marriage and how can you possibly get one of these for free? Keep reading to get the answers to all these questions and more…

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25 Comments Dec. 11, 2008

Abigail & Michael's DIY Self-Catered Photobooth Perfection Wedding

The offbeat bride: Abigail Lalonde, Dogwalker Her offbeat partner: Michael Lalonde, Software Engineer Location & date of wedding: Mom and Dad's yard in Coatesville, PA on September 13th, 2008 What…..

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10 Comments Jan. 19, 2008

Unity cocktail

Adrianna and Christian got married recently, and I was scrolling through the pictures. First I noticed the groom's cake (er, cupcakes?), but then I was really struck by their new tradition: the wedding cocktail.