Unity candles are sometimes used in wedding ceremonies. They symbolize the merging of two families into a new one. If the bride and groom want to use a unity candle it is usually performed after the exchange of vows but before the official pronouncement of marriage.
The unity candle is a set of 3 candles, usually two tapers and one pillar type candle. During the ceremony the bride and groom each light one of the tapers. Then the clergy says some words about the meaning of the unity candle. When directed, the bride and groom then use their lit tapers to light the pillar candle together. The tapers are extinguished but the pillar is left lit to represent the unity of the two. Sometimes the pillar unity candle is decorated with the wedding invitation or image of the couple.
Pillar soy candles make an excellent choice for the unity candle. The soy wax is easy to clean up, burns longer than paraffin wax, produces little to no soot, and is non-toxic. If you want a scented pillar or unscented, the choice is yours. The pillar unity candle goes home with you to fill your new home with a loving aroma.
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