Including Children -  Unity Candle
Have Your Kids Light the Candles
During the processional, or just right before the ceremony,
have both of your children light the individual tapers - mom's
kids light mom's candle, and the same for dad. If only one of
you have children, you might consider having the child light
the parent's candle while the other's mother lights their
individual candle. This is a great way to include your
children in the ceremony, as well as make them feel a part of
their new family.


Universal Spirit Quest Unity Candle Ceremony
The following prayer/poem by Harold Douglas is frequently
recited by the officiate while the bride and groom light the
Unity Candle:
"Soft mists embrace two golden flames,
Alone they search the night.
Two souls adrift in dreams of love,
They seek to claim the light.
The path is long from which they came,
But sure they are it's right.
Two flames embrace in dreams of love,
Two Souls - Two Hearts Unite."
Hudson Valley Ceremonies