Seveen

[Kurlie]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Seveen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">and find a really really nice clear glass container that can be sealed

this will end up being a lasting memory from your wedding

okay so we have:

Unity Candle? <span style="color: #FF0000">still in question</span>
Sand Ceremony <span style="color: #FF0000">yep</span>
Jump the Broom <span style="color: #FF0000">yep</span>
handcuffs [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img] <span style="color: #FF0000">yep</span>
gonna work on music - african drums or steel <span style="color: #FF0000">either one</span>
be back [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif[/img] </div></div>

[Seveen]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions



STANDARD WEDDING CEREMONY

We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes to the words which shall unite _____________ and ___________ in marriage.

(If the bride is escorted forward)
Who brings this woman to this man? Etc.

(More words from the minister)

VOWS & RING EXCHANGE

(I,____________, take you___________ , etc.)

_______________ and ___________ as the two of you come into this marriage uniting you as husband and wife, and as you this day affirm your faith and love for one another, I would ask that you always remember to cherish each other as special and unique individuals, that you respect the thoughts, ideas and suggestions of one another. Be able to forgive, do not hold grudges, and live each day that you may share it together - as from this day forward you shall be each other's home, comfort and refuge, your marriage strengthened by your love and respect for each other.

(Optional Scripture Reading)

(Optional Prayer)

UNITY SAND CEREMONY

(after the minister reads the statement below, pour the two containers of sand into the third container simultaneously.
_______________ and ______________, today you join your separate lives together. The two separate bottles of sand symbolize your separate lives, separate families and separate sets of friends. They represent all that you are and all that you’ll ever be as an individual. They also represent your lives before today. As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be.

(If children are a part of the new family, the sand ceremony can involve them also. Some families choose a different color for each member.)

MUSIC
(This can be a good place for a song since the sand ceremony can feel awkward if done in silence.)

ROSE CEREMONY : You may add the Rose Ceremony at this point if you wish

________________ and ______________, in so much as the two of you have agreed to live together in Holy Matrimony, have promised your love for each other by these vows, the joining of your hands and the giving of these rings, I now declare you to be Husband and Wife.

Whom God hath joined together, let no one separate. You may kiss your wife. (Some couples add the benediction: "May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up his countenance unto to you, and give you peace.")

Congratulations, you may kiss your bride.
It is my privilege to present to you Mr. & Mrs. ___________________

[BlessedLadyOfZion]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kurlie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Seveen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">and find a really really nice clear glass container that can be sealed

this will end up being a lasting memory from your wedding

okay so we have:

Unity Candle? <span style="color: #FF0000">still in question</span>
Sand Ceremony <span style="color: #FF0000">yep</span>
Jump the Broom <span style="color: #FF0000">yep</span>
handcuffs [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img] <span style="color: #FF0000">yep</span>
gonna work on music - african drums or steel <span style="color: #FF0000">either one</span>
be back [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif[/img] </div></div> </div></div>
I always loved the sand ceremony. That's something that I would do.

My cousin did the unity candle at her wedding last year [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]
I had to do the reading for it [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif[/img]

[Seveen]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

sure is a lot of them

music

[Seveen]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

more wording - i'm sure the pastor may need it

Sand Ceremony

The Sand Ceremony is based in Native American tradition, is similar to the
Unity Candle but offers a beautiful and meaningful alternative for an
outdoor wedding. At the appropriate point in the ceremony, the couple
each takes a vial of colored sand and pours their sand into the central
container.

Officiant says:
"( ) and ( ), you have just sealed your relationship
by the giving and receiving of rings and the exchange of a kiss, and this
covenant is a relationship pledge between two people who agree that they
will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives. The most
beautiful example of this partnership is the marriage relationship. You
have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other.
Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of two individual
containers of sand one, representing you, ( ) and all that you were,
all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing
you, ( ), and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you
will ever be. As the two containers of sand are poured into the third
container, the individual containers of sand ceased exist, but are joined
together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and
poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be."

OR

“To symbolize the importance of the individuals within the marriage and the
joining of two lives into one entity, three colors of sand will now be
layered into a vase.”
(Give Bride clear jar of pink sand, then Groom a clear jar of blue sand. The
Officiant has one small clear jar filled with a neutral colour sand and a
large empty jar).
“We begin with a layer of neutral sand which symbolizes that the marriage
is grounded.”
(Officiant pours a little of the neutral sand into the jar)
“Then we layer the individual colors. This symbolizes that the marriage is
based on the strength of the individuals.”
(Groom pours a little of the blue sand in first, followed by a little more of
the neutral sand from the Officiant. Bride then adds a little pink sand,
followed by some additional neutral sand from the Officiant).
“And now we combine the colors, which symbolizes two lives joined as one
together forever.”
(Groom and Bride simultaneously pour their remaining sand into the large
jar until their jars are empty. The Officiant caps off the sand with the
last of the neutral sand. The Officiant then holds the large jar up as if
presenting to the wedding audience and places the jar to the side).

Children can be included in the Sand Ceremony by giving them their
own colored sand to pour in the central container.

Hand Ceremony

In the hand ceremony, the officiant invites the
bride and groom to view the hands of the other as a
gift.

The bride takes the groom’s hands, palm side up.

Officiant says:
"These are the hands that will work along side
yours, as together you build your future, as
together you laugh and cry, and together you share
your innermost secrets and dreams."

The groom then takes the bride's hands, palm side
up.

Officiant says:
"They are the hands that will passionately love you
and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of
happiness, as she promises her love and commitment
to you all the days of her life."


OR

“ These are the hands of your best friend, young and
strong and full of love for you, that are holding
yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love
each other today, tomorrow, and forever. These are
the hands that will work alongside yours, as
together you build your future. These are the hands
that will passionately love you and cherish you
through the years, and with the slightest touch, will
comfort you like no other. These are the hands that
will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe
the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow, and
tears of joy. These are the hands that will give you
strength when you need it. And lastly, these are the
hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be
reaching for yours, still giving you the same
unspoken tenderness with just a touch.”



Blessing after:
“Our prayer for you today is that both of you will
use these hands to build a marriage where all your
dreams come true.”

[Seveen]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img]

[MrsBlue]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

<span style="color: #3333FF">Good stuff, Seveen! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

I like the sand ceremony. Not going to be anywhere near any sand, though. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] </span>

[Kurlie]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Seveen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img] </div></div>

seveen, no badda wid the hallering...next ting mi start halla to.

[Kurlie]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LadyZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kurlie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Seveen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">and find a really really nice clear glass container that can be sealed

this will end up being a lasting memory from your wedding

okay so we have:

Unity Candle? <span style="color: #FF0000">still in question</span>
Sand Ceremony <span style="color: #FF0000">yep</span>
Jump the Broom <span style="color: #FF0000">yep</span>
handcuffs [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img] <span style="color: #FF0000">yep</span>
gonna work on music - african drums or steel <span style="color: #FF0000">either one</span>
be back [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif[/img] </div></div> </div></div>
I always loved the sand ceremony. That's something that I would do.

My cousin did the unity candle at her wedding last year [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]
I had to do the reading for it [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif[/img] </div></div>

yea Z, mi too. I love what it symbolize

[Seveen]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kurlie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Seveen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img] </div></div>

seveen, no badda wid the hallering...next ting mi start halla to. </div></div>

i always cry at weddings [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img]

[Kurlie]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Seveen</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kurlie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Seveen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img] </div></div>

seveen, no badda wid the hallering...next ting mi start halla to. </div></div>

i always cry at weddings [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img] </div></div>

but the wedding nuh start yet [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif[/img]

[Seveen]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Blueness</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="color: #3333FF">Good stuff, Seveen! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

I like the sand ceremony. Not going to be anywhere near any sand, though. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] </span> </div></div>

this one's for you blue [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]

Unity Candle Ceremony

A Unity Candle Ceremony can be added to any wedding ceremony. The
lighting of the one Unity Candle with the 2 tapered candles is a visible
symbol of a couple’s commitment to each other. It is placed near the end
of the ceremony, following the Exchange of Rings. The mothers of the bride
and groom can light the two tapered candles as they are escorted to their
seats at the beginning of the ceremony. The lighting of the Unity Candle is
usually followed by the pronouncement of the couple as husband and wife.

Officiant says:
"___________________ and ________________ the two lighted
candies symbolize your separate lives, your separate families and your
separate sets of friends. I ask that you each take one candle and that
together you light the center candle. The individual candles represent your
individual lives before today. Lighting the center candle represents that
your two lives are now joined to one light, and represents the joining
together of your two families and sets of friends to one."

Reading after the lighting:

May the blessing of light,
Be with you always,
Light without and light within.
And may the sun shine
Upon you and warm your heart
Until it glows
Like a great fire
So that others may feel
The warmth of your love
For one another.

Children can be included in the lighting of the Unity Candle by
having the bride and groom light the taper for the children and then everyone lighting the center candle together.

[Kurlie]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Seveen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sure is a lot of them

music

</div></div>

can't get access at work, will check it out when I go home

[Seveen]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

wedding hair - more to come [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

[Kurlie]

Re: caribbean wedding traditions

that's the one I was telling you about last night

check these out