Start of ceremony Officiant / Mothers or Family members lights the separate candle sticks representing the Bride and Groom.

"Bride's name and Groom's name, as a symbol of the union of your separate selves, would you now light the Unity Candle..."

( With their candles, Bride & Groom light the larger Unity Candle. )

"There are many traditions and rituals commonly included in marriage ceremonies."

"One of the most beautiful and expressive is the Unity Candle. Two fires, separate and individual, uniting their flames to burn as one."