Sand Ceremony

[palmtree99]

I've looked into some picture frame sand holders for the sand ceremony. Has anyone else used these? My question is, does it get destroyed when you travel home? I can't imagine the sand stays in its perfect rows during the flights/travel.

[puravida2015]

Wondering about this myself. I'm looking to incorporate something else if this doesn't work.

[kmk2016]

Advice from past brides was to use makeup sponges to fill all the open spaces and pack it tight for the travel home.

[puravida2015]

Thank you! Not sure if I want to do that though because I'd still be worried id lose the structure.

[cfinkenbine]

Is there a tradition behind the sand ceremony? Have not even though about doing that…I never really got the point of it.

[palmtree99]

That's such a good idea about the makeup sponges! @@cfinkenbine, I could be saying this wrong, but I believe it is to symbolize your union. Once the two sands are blended, they cannot be separated, which should be the same for your marriage. I think thats what it's about

[kmk2016]

That's such a good idea about the makeup sponges! @@cfinkenbine, I could be saying this wrong, but I believe it is to symbolize your union. Once the two sands are blended, they cannot be separated, which should be the same for your marriage. I think thats what it's about

It's also often used when bringing together more than just the couple, but incorporating kids or extend family as part of this new union.

[palmtree99]

Oh that's a great idea, then do the kids pour sand too? This would be great for a friend of mine, I'm going to suggest it to her!

[cfinkenbine]

Is a sand ceremony typically only for a destination wedding? I have been to a few local weddings and have never seen this incorporated! Lol such a noob here.

[palmtree99]

I was in my friends wedding last summer, and it she did a sand ceremony. This wasn't a destination or beach wedding, and she still did it. I hadn't heard of them until seeing it in her wedding!