Sand Ceremony Question

Amanda1 · 08-02-2008, 09:52 AM

Hi, I have a couple questions for anyone who has done a sand ceremony. I am wondering if you had any trouble getting through customs on the way home. I am also wondering how you transported the sand, so it would not get mixed up.

Thanks

foxytv · 08-02-2008, 11:27 AM

No customs issues. We stuffed the top of the vase with tissue paper and then put Saran Wrap and a rubber band around the top. The colors mixed a bit on the way home, but it's okay. Wrapped it in bubble wrap and had it in our checked baggage. Just be careful and you'll be fine.

Just Martha · 08-02-2008, 11:51 AM

No problems here. No one even checked our bags at customs.

Amy&JordanNovember2008 · 08-05-2008, 03:07 PM

Thank you. I was just wondering this also!

rdhbride · 09-30-2008, 08:14 PM

how do you actually incorporate that into your ceremony? i want to do it but not sure how to go about it. any info greatly appreciated:)

10-01-2008, 10:46 AM

We went to home depot and got a small bottle of plastic resin. The day after the wedding my husband poured it on the top of our sand and it sealed the top in 48 hours solid hard. A nice tip is to take one flower from your bouquet and his boutineire and place them on top of your sand before you seal the top. Because this container was sealed permenantly there is no problem with customs....

MOGroom

KatyKo · 10-01-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MOGroom

We went to home depot and got a small botle of plastic resin. The day after the wedding my husband poured it on the top of our sand and it sealed the top in 48 hours solid hard. A nice tip is to take one flower from your bouquet and his boutineire and place them on top of your sand before you seal the top. Because this container was sealed permenantly there is no problem with customs....

MOGroom

Great ideas about the resin and the flowers. This is why I love this site :) I hope to use the sand ceremony in my wedding and want to use the frame. I hope it will work!!

YoursTruly · 10-01-2008, 11:07 AM

The beauty of this is you can tailor it anyway that you like. I plan to have the MIL and my mother escorted to their seats and require each to pour sand into the unity vase prior to being seated. Then after exchanging vows my FI and I will complete the Sand ceremony along with our son. We incorporated him into the vows. Do you have sites for ordering? If not here is one:

Wedding Supplies / Wedding Accessories / Bridal Accessories
Wedding Favors - Cheap Wedding Favors - Wedding Supplies & Wedding Gifts

Good luck!

10-01-2008, 11:52 AM

THIS WAS THE SAND CERAMONY WE USED....

Sand Ceremony
“To symbolize the uniqueness of the two people within the marriage, and the joining of their two lives into one entity, three layers of sand will now be poured into a vase.”
#1) the first layer of sand symbolizes that the new marriage is grounded by their spiritual love.” Love is the eternal force of life. Love is the force that allows us to face fear with courage.
#2) the second layer symbolizes that the marriage is based on the strength of the individuals.” Cherish, grow and affirm your differences. And although you will be sharing one life, never forget you are two separate souls.
#3) and this final layer symbolizes that your two lives are now joined together as one. Together you will laugh and cry, share and grow. Love and respect each other always.