Darice VL5868

Glass Unity sand set 4 piece. Contains 1 Clear Glass Heart Vase- 9.75 in. high, and 3 Class Cylinders 7 in. high and 1.75 in. diameter. This lovely ceremony was established to symbolize the joining of the bride and groom's lives together.  During the ceremony, each party pours sand (purchased separately)  from a cylinder into the main central vase. The sands (not included) are poured layer upon layer, symbolizing the blending of hopes and dreams, families, friends, and the rest of their lives together in unity.

The Officiant begins the ceremony, pouring the first color (often white) into the bottom of the vase, to form a foundation.  Then  the bride and groom each pour in a layer of colored sand.  Finally all three pour the rest of their sand simultaneously into the vase, the sands mixing together in a final jubilation of color that cannot easily be separated. Sometimes, in Blended families, the children pour the third vase (instead of the officiant) to signify the joining together of the new family.