The sand ceremony symbolizes the unification of two different people into a single whole - a family. A great place for a unique ceremony - the Hawaiian Islands, it was from there that tradition came to us. If you are going on a honeymoon trip to the sunny paradise beaches, then be sure to bond the family ties with this sacrament.
The name "sand ceremony" is associated with a sandy place. Such an unusual rite is more appropriate to spend on a golden sandy beach, on the ocean shore. Since the tradition is borrowed, there are a lot of variations, but the main active ingredient is sand.
The mystery of the short wedding ceremony is that the groom and bride pour sand from the two vessels, painted in different colors, into one large transparent jug. According to the unique pattern obtained from sand shamans of Hawaiian tribes can predict the future of the family. According to the predominant color of the upper layer, the sex of the youngest family will be judged, analyzing the picture on the side of the jug, the shaman will predict who will lead the family.
Above the vessel with sand there are several rites with conspiracies for a long life, on the health of future children, on the strength of the union. Shamans know how to drive away evil spirits. The enchanted vessel must be stored at home in a conspicuous place, it will not only remind you of a paradise rest, but also save the family from treason.
How to hold a sand ceremony?
If you decide to conduct a ritual with sand vessels not on the traditional island of Haiti, then any sea or river beach will do. Take care of the impromptu gates of white matter, decorate everything with brightly colored flowers.
This ceremony can be included in the general scenario of the wedding or held separately on the second day of the festivities. The number of guests you determine yourself - maybe it will be the closest native people or the merry company of peers.
If the shaman who will lead the ceremony with all the observance of the rules, you will not find, then invite the presenter. Each of your actions should be pronounced and carried out with stormy applause. Often witnesses encourage the newlyweds to pour out sand faster. There will be different jokes and interpretations of the received pattern from each side of the vessel.
Music for the sand ceremony should be special - romantic and at the same time solemn. A melody performed by the orchestra will perfectly suit. After all, it is live music that inspires awe in the hearts and gives an unusual atmosphere of the ceremony.
To implement your idea of uniting the family, prepare accessories for the sand ceremony, you will need sand of two different contrasting colors and dishes.
Colored sand can be found in gift shops or in trade benches for creativity. You can also make colored sand yourself, for example, mixing it with chopped colored chalk. Beautifully look sand patterns from pink and blue colors, which symbolize the male and female sex. Perhaps you will pick up a different palette: lilac-yellow, red-white, blue-green, etc.
For the ceremony you will need two identical vessels with a narrow neck, it is better that they be transparent. Decorate each vessel individually with the symbols of the bride and groom. For example, you can paste a mini-fan on one vessel, and on another butterfly. You can paste on each vessel the abbreviations of the groom and the bride, decorate with rhinestones and other elements, it all depends on your imagination.
Prepare another glass container of a larger size. Find the original way to solve this problem, for example - an elegant hollow heart made of glass or an unusual aquarium in the form of a wine glass, a twisted vase will do.
The alternative of the sand ceremony is to mix small souvenirs from a pre-wedding life. Each of the spouses prepares his box with values (small photos, pendants, rings, figurines) and then solemnly put all the items in a large general box.
The most cheerful alternative is the mixing of beverages of different colors into a single cocktail, it is necessary to drink it only to the newlyweds and not to treat any of the guests from their family glass .