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

"____________ and _________________, as a symbol of the union of your separate selves, would you now light the Unity Candle..."

(With their candles, Bride and  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."

(Remember to leave the single candles lit to symbolize a remainder of your separate self.)