Using different colored wedding sands, the bride and groom each take turns filling a Unity Vase as they recite their chosen vows. The sand colors can be coordinated with your home décor, chosen based on colors you love personally or for any other special reason that is meaningful to you. At the end of the ceremony, the vase is taken home and sits atop a shelf, a table or a mantle, beautifully symbolizing the start of your new life together.

Thinking of a Beach Wedding?
Beach weddings are growing in popularity. There’s something very special about being outdoors, having an ocean breeze wash over you and your guests. It’s very magical. Beach weddings are uniquely suited for the Unity Sand Ceremony.

I’m sure you would agree that beach weddings are very romantic and the Unity Sand Ceremony is a beautiful way to add meaning to your beach wedding vows. Your guests will be touched as well watching you and your beloved pour colored sands into your Unity Vase as the waves lap upon the shore.

A Special Way to Honor Your Blended Family
The Family Unity Ceremony is a modified version of the Unity Sand Ceremony. This ceremony can include children and other members of your new blended family and creates a treasured Unity Vase filled with many colors. Family members can also recite special vows as part of the ceremony.

In today’s world it’s not uncommon for either the bride or groom to have children and the Family Unity Ceremony is perfect for when children are part of the picture. Children are especially drawn to using sand to symbolize the loving union of their new Mom and Dad.

Select from these Beautiful Unity Vase Sets
Searching for the perfect Unity Sand Ceremony accessories? Choosing the right Unity vase set and the right color sand is an important part of creating the perfect wedding. At My Divine Wedding, you’ll find everything from heart-shaped vases to the popular family unity nesting vases and a whole lot more. The vase sets can be engraved with your names or a special message to honor your wedding day.

You’ll also find a great selection of high quality crystalline quartz sands in colors ranging from Bermuda Blue, Lavender, Dark Pink, Moss Green and several others. If children or family members are included in the ceremony, you may want to have them choose a color that is symbolic to them.

Create the Perfect Unity Sand Ceremony Vows
Deciding what vows to recite as you and your beloved pour beautiful colored sand into your Unity Vase is now easier than you may have imagined. 34 touching and inspiring vows are included in the new book, “Sand, Sound and Soul: The Complete Guide to the Unity Sand Ceremony.”

You’ll find vows for beach weddings and blended family weddings, for multi-ethnic or multi-racial couples as well as vows for various faiths. And any of them can be modified as you are inspired to do so. Everything you need to know about the Unity Sand Ceremony is included and with the help of this book you can create the most memorable wedding of your dreams!

Each of the colors included in the palette is symbolic. The apple green and moss green symbolize new life, while the berry and dark pink signify the promise of good things to come – an especially welcome symbol at a wedding!  Because of the berry’s deep tone, it also represents the passion that you and your beloved have for one another.

The New Earth color palette will hold special appeal for Christian couples. I actually designed the palette with Revelations 21:3-4 in mind. The palette conveys the conviction that God’s favor is active in your lives, and that His divine wisdom is guiding you in truth as your wedding day unfolds.

The mix of colors in the palette is especially appropriate for a couple who have overcome adversity in order to make their union possible. It may be that you have triumphed over numerous obstacles in your relationship and your wedding represents a celebration of your ultimate victory as a couple. Even though you will continue to face new challenges, your commitment to each other and your obedience to God’s Word enable the power, grace, and abundance of God to reign in your lives.

The color palette can also complement your wedding bouquet. It works especially well with “Aqua” roses, “Leila” gerbera Gemini, Hyachintus Orientalis “Mont Blanc” (hyacinth), “Black Baccara” rose and Alpinia purpurata (red ginger).

Want to use my New Earth color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Apple Green, Moss Green, Dark Pink and Berry.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

I specially designed this palette to include three of the hottest wedding colors for 2010 – apple green, berry and orange. The vibrant hues make this an especially memorable color collection. Because of the inclusion of these colors, along with moss green and light brown, the color palette is a wonderful addition for autumn weddings.

The palette is entirely appropriate for wedding color themes of light green, orange, and red. It also works well with bouquets containing “Reagan Orange” chrysanthemums, “Tom Pearce” chrysanthemums, Easter Lilies, “Akito Roses,” “Black Baccara” roses, and Alpinia purpurata (red ginger).  By color-coordinating your sand with your flowers, you will create a unified look for your wedding.

The Mountain Sunrise palette is special to me because it is particularly symbolic. The sunrise aspect of the palette represents both beauty and victory – the beauty of the bridal couple’s love and the victory of the marriage union. Meanwhile, the mountain symbolizes the need to overcome adversity. Such a feat is possible through great perseverance and an abiding faith in the Almighty God. Ultimately, the Mountain Sunrise palette represents power and strength – the power of both spousal love and love for God, and the strength necessary to create a lasting marriage bond.

Mountain Sunrise is my gift to you.  I hope that it will become a treasured gift that you will present to your family members.

Want to use my Mountain Sunrise color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Berry, Tangerine, Apple Green, Moss Green, White and Light Brown .
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

The seven-layer palette is appropriate for six participants, so the entire family can get involved. The mix of colors appeals to a young audience, making this ideal for blended families with young children. But mothers of the bride and groom are also likely to enjoy the breathtaking combination of colors.

Lotus Dream by Sharon Vaz combines four of the hottest wedding colors for 2010 – apple green, light blue, yellow, and hot pink, with the yellow and pink bringing a sense of joy to the palette. Meanwhile, the mix of apple green, pastel pink, white, and light blue adds a calming element to the palette. I believe that the palette can complement a variety of wedding theme colors, including light green, white, pink, and light blue.

The color palette works well with bouquets containing a number of different flowers, including “Aqua” roses, “Illusion” roses, Hydrangeas, “Karma Thalia” dahlias, “Reagan” white chrysanthemums, Calla Lillies, and Hyachintus orientalis “Mont Blanc” (hyacinth).  The versatility of the Lotus Dream color palette makes it an especially popular choice for adventurous brides.

With the Lotus Dream color palette, brides are making a bold statement. The colorful display is an eye-catching way to demonstrate the union of two families into one. The color palette is a priceless keepsake which members of the wedding party will be proud to display in their homes.

Want to use my Lotus Dream color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Apple Green, Pastel Pink, Dark Pink, Lemon Yellow, White and Light Blue.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

In creating this eye-catching color palette, my goal was to capture the playful mood which characterizes the best romantic getaways. The palette has a casual feel, so it is ideal for weddings in which the bridesmaids will be wearing mismatched dresses – in other words, dresses in various styles and colors.

The six-layer color palette is suitable for five participants, so a child of the bride and groom and the mothers of the bridal couple can all participate in the moving ceremony. Members of the wedding party will feel as if they have a significant role in the making of the marriage as a result of taking part in the unity sand festivities.

The Romantic Getaway color palette is appropriate for 2010 weddings since it combines some of the hottest wedding colors of the year – yellow, light blue and hot pink. The lemon yellow and hot pink in particular bring a sense of joy to the palette, reflecting the joy of the bride and groom on their wedding day.  The palette can complement wedding themes in a variety of colors, including yellow, white, pink, and light blue. The mix of colors appeals to a young audience, making this ideal for unity sand ceremonies involving blended families with young children.

The Romantic Getaway color palette can also work well with bouquets featuring a range of different flowers, including “Aqua” roses, “Leila” gerbera Gemini, Hyachintus orientalis “Mont Blanc” (hyacinth), Madagascar jasmines, and Gerbera Jamesonii “Bianca.”

Romantic Getaway celebrates the adventure of married life, the happiness that results when two families are blended into one. This stunning color palette will create a treasured heirloom that the bride, groom, and members of the wedding party will enjoy for years to come.

Want to use my Romantic Getaway color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Dark Pink, Light Blue, Moon Shadow, White and Lemon Yellow.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

I created this six-layer palette to incorporate four of the hottest wedding colors for 2010: apple green, light blue, black, and hot pink. The combination of black and white adds a formal flair, while the dark pink adds a touch of glamour without being overly dramatic. Therefore, this color palette is particularly suited to more formal weddings.

This exceptional display ideally complements a wide variety of wedding theme colors, including light green, white, pink, black and light blue. As a result, the versatility of the Bora Bora Calling color palette is one of its best features.

The Bora Bora Calling color palette works well with bouquets containing a varied range  of flowers, including “Leila” gerbera germinis, “Illusion” roses, Hydrangeas, “Karma Thalia” dahlias, “Reagan” white chrysanthemums, Easter Lillies and Calla Lillies.  By selecting flowers that complement the sand ceremony color palette, brides can ensure that their wedding is expertly color-coordinated.

Often chosen by brides hosting beach weddings and weddings at other outdoor locations, Bora Bora Calling is also apropos for indoor events. A unity sand ceremony using the Bora Bora Calling color palette can turn an ordinary wedding ceremony into an extraordinary one. You’ll also be creating a lovely wedding keepsake that you and members of your wedding party will treasure for years to come.

Want to use my Bora Bora Calling color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Dark Pink, Light Blue, Black, White and Apple Green.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

I created this five-layer color palette as a state-of-the-art design for unity sand ceremonies. In it I combined four of the hottest wedding colors for 2010:  aqua, orange, berry, and hot pink.

The Morning Firecracker color palette can complement a variety of wedding color themes, from the wistful to the bold. I recommend that brides use the color palette to complement the color themes of light blue, orange, pink, and red.

This incredible color palette works well with bouquets containing a number of different flowers, including “Leila” gerbera germinis, “Illusion” roses, “Karma Thalia” dahlias, “Reagan Orange” Chrysanthemums, Calla Lillies, and “Macarena” roses. Brides will undoubtedly enjoy finding just the right bouquet to accent the Morning Firecracker color palette.

Though the Morning Firecracker color palette is indeed beautiful, perhaps its best feature is its playful nature. Because of the mood it creates, the palette is especially appropriate for unity sand ceremonies that include children. Children will relish the opportunity to take part in a ceremony which combines such fun colors.

The Morning Firecracker color palette adds spark to the traditional wedding ceremony. It creates the type of keepsake that your children will be proud to display on their bookcases, and that you’ll be happy to show off on your mantle.

Want to use my Morning Firecracker color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Dark Pink, Berry, Tangerine and Aqua.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

This innovative color palette combines the best of the beach and mountain life to create a stunning, eye-catching display. The drama found within the mix of colors serves as a reminder of the dramatic turn of events that brought bride and groom together and that will enable two families to become one.

But this color palette is not simply for the bridal couple alone. Its six layers make it appropriate for five participants in the unity sand ceremony. Members of the wedding party will appreciate taking part in this memorable ceremony, which is a sign of unity, not only for bride and groom, but for the entire family.

High Peak Tundra by Sharon Vaz combines three of the hottest wedding colors for 2010 – purple, orange, and red. The color palette makes a bold and beautiful statement, much like the bride will as she takes her place beside her groom. The mix of colors best complements wedding color themes of light purple, orange, and red.

Ideally, the colors of High Peak Tundra can be used to match wedding flowers such as “Reagan Orange” Chrysanthemums, Calla Lillies, “Macarena” roses, “Grand Prix” roses, and Irises.

Brides who select High Peak Tundra are opting for an exciting choice that speaks to the vibrancy of their wedding day.  They’re also creating a timeless heirloom that they will cherish forever. Click here to explore other red unity sand palette designs in my 2010 Collection.

Want to use my High Peak Tundra color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Pastel Pink, Chocolate, Red, Tangerine and Lavender.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

Stylists say that apple green and aqua are two of the hottest wedding colors for 2010. The Ocean Tranquility color palette combines both in a blend that conveys the serenity of the sea. Once you’ve created this wedding keepsake, every time you look at it you’ll be reminded of the peace associated with the ocean’s gentle waves.

The addition of chocolate brown to the color palette adds a hint of sophistication, making it ideal for the trend-setting wedding couple.

My Ocean Tranquility color palette complements a wide variety of wedding color themes that include light green, white, purple and light blue.

Ideally, the colors of the unity sand ceremony should also complement your wedding flowers. So the Ocean Tranquility color palette works well with bouquets containing flowers such as Calla lilies, Delphiniums, Hydrangeas, Irises, and Dahlias.

The Ocean Tranquility color palette is especially suitable for weddings that take place at the beach or other locations in the great outdoors. Click here to see other unity sand color palettes that I have created for blue wedding colors themes.

Want to use my Ocean Tranquility color palette for your own wedding? Here’s what you’ll need:

• The Heart Shaped Unity Sand Ceremony Set
• Crystalline Quartz Sand in Aqua, Chocolate, White, Apple Green, Light Blue and Light Brown.
• Small Heart Vases for additional participants.

These unity sand ceremony palettes are appropriate for sand ceremonies with anywhere from three to six participants. Rather than simply having the bride and the groom participate, by incorporating other members of your wedding party into the ceremony, you create a sense of family togetherness, helping family members to bond in a refreshing way.

With the signature style she has become known for, innovative designer Sharon Vaz has amassed a remarkable collection of unity sand color palettes perfect for fall. You’ll find that these color palettes rely heavily on orange and pink because of the widespread availability of seasonal flowers in these colors, along with the fact that these colors represent the startlingly beautiful changes that occur in nature during autumn.

Also, bright orange and hot pink are among the top colors for 2010 weddings, according to industry trend-watchers. It’s possible to adapt the following palettes for more participants by adding neutral sand colors such as black, chocolate brown, light brown, moon shadow, lavender, and white.

Here are Sharon Vaz’s 12 Unity Sand Ceremony Color Palettes for Fall 2010:

1. Bouquets of Love

This colorful combination is a playful mix of colors that symbolize the more playful aspects of romance and your family union. It embodies the vibrant colors that are especially hot this wedding season. It’s perfect for complementing wedding color themes of red, pink, and green, and is appropriate for four participants. Explore more red unity sand palettes

2.  Hearts Ablaze

This whimsical mix of colors demonstrates the merging of two blazing hearts into one.  It complements the wedding color themes of orange, pink, and red.  The tangerine sand is particularly striking and symbolizes the energy and vitality of the autumn season.  Ideal for the modern bride and for a total of four participants in the unity sand ceremony. Explore more orange unity sand palettes

3.  Serene Dreams

For those interested in playing up the romantic aspect of their nuptials, Serene Dreams represents the ideal color palette. Its blend of romantic colors elicits feelings of warmth, joy, and confidence. The palette provides a lovely complement to wedding color themes of orange, pink, purple, and white and is appropriate for four participants. Explore more pink unity sand palettes

4.  Daybreak

For brides with a definite dramatic flair, Daybreak is a breathtakingly beautiful color palette choice. The stark contrast in colors mirrors that found in nature during the fall season. These hues complement the wedding color themes of orange, pink, black, and white, making it a chic choice for weddings this year.  This color palette is appropriate for large unity sand ceremonies with five participants.

5.  Lotus Dream

This varied color palette is perfect for 6 wedding participants. The seven layers evoke the kind of romantic, dreamy mood that’s ideal for an autumn wedding. It works well for weddings that have color themes of pink, yellow, and light green. Explore more green unity sand palettes

6.  Tranquil Valley

Bridal couples who prefer the understated will find solace in the Tranquil Valley color palette. This particular color mix gives rise to feelings of serenity. It’s also highly versatile, complementing the wedding color themes of light green, pink, and white. Perfect for the bride who wants to make a statement – but a subtle one.  This color palette is designed for unity sand ceremonies involving five participants.

7.  Venus Flower in Bloom

As its name suggests, this color palette is highly dramatic in look and feel. Rich colors combine with lighter ones in an alluring mix suitable for weddings with a wide variety of color themes, including light green, pink, white, silver, and dark brown. This color palette is appropriate for unity sand ceremonies involving five participants.

8.  Evening’s Glory

If you love the look of a sunset just beyond the horizon, you’ll love the Evening’s Glory color palette. This dramatic display of vibrant color is for bridal couples who are not afraid to embrace a sunburst of color.  The palette ideally suits wedding theme colors of orange, pink, and red and is meant for unity sand ceremonies with six participants.

9.  Hope, Love & Strength

The descriptive name says it all.  This dramatic color palette embraces the hopeful colors of lavender, pastel pink, and moss green…the berry color of love…and the chocolate color which symbolizes strength. Tailor-made for today’s wedding trends, this palette complements the wedding color themes of hot pink, red, or purple. Explore more purple unity sand palettes

10.  Summer Parade

This playful display of color brings to mind the sheer joy of childhood days at the beach. Bold and beautiful, the palette exemplifies the very best summer memories. This color combination is best suited for weddings which incorporate the color themes of orange, pink, lime green, white or peach. Explore more yellow unity sand palettes

11.  Tropical Mist

This inspiring mix of colors puts one in mind of a tropical paradise. The aqua and indigo blue are reminiscent of the tranquility of the sea…the white and tangerine bring to mind sandy beaches and exotic seashells. The pastel pink and lavender add a hint of romance to the mix. A perfect complement to today’s trendy wedding theme colors of orange and purple.

12.  Fall Harvest

What autumn bride can resist the colors of the season? This eclectic array of colors includes the harvest hues of chocolate, apple green, and tangerine, with white, and moss green added for good measure. This delicious color palette brings to mind feelings of warmth, security, and traditional love.

Sharon Vaz’s Unity Sand Ceremony Color Palettes for Fall 2010 blend the best of wedding tradition with the hottest of today’s fashion trends. Each palette has been carefully selected to reflect the traditional beauty of the season, while also incorporating the sensational hues found in modern color schemes. Enchanting, engaging, and effervescent, these unity sand color palettes will produce a marvelous memento for you and the members of your wedding party.