Should your wedding ceremony include a unity moment?

In Episode 10 of I Do with Maricela, Maricela and Henry explain what unity ceremonies represent, why couples include them, and how to decide whether one belongs in your wedding.

They discuss popular traditions such as sand ceremonies, candle lighting, handfasting, lasso and arras, ring warming, wine blending, time capsules, jumping the broom, and ceremonies that include children or other family members.

You will also learn how to avoid common problems, including complicated setups, missing supplies, poor timing, venue restrictions, and choosing a tradition simply because it is popular.

The most important advice: choose a unity moment that reflects your relationship and tells your story. If it does not feel meaningful, you do not have to include one.

Key Points

• A unity ceremony is symbolic, not legally required.
• Choose a tradition that represents both partners.
• Do not include something only because it is popular online.
• Keep most unity moments under three or four minutes.
• Practice complicated ceremonies before the wedding day.
• Consider weather, venue rules, supplies, and setup.
• Ask your officiant to explain the meaning to your guests.
• Children and family members can be included in meaningful ways.
• Give your officiant advance notice before adding a tradition.
• It is perfectly acceptable to skip a unity ceremony.

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