Unity sand song...ideas please?

Thanks for posting this...I too am having trouble coming up with a Unity Sand song. I meet with my pastor tomorrow so I'll see if he has any suggestions. The only songs I can find that are not boring, but are sweet are Josh Groban's When You Say You Love Me and Leona Lewis Footprints in the Sand. They aren't very churchy though, so I am still hoping someone puts a good idea up here! Thanks!

Do you have to have a song played? We didn't have a song played during ours. There was some spoken words at different points by our minister but no song. Just a thought.

Unbroken by tim mcgraw or a good worship song is Lord I lift your name on High. We are using the worship song

I was wondering the same thing Jenni. Im also having a sand ceremony...but I wasnt even considering a song. In fact when I read this I also said to myself, why does a song even have to be played. I think if the officiant is speaking the song will be distracting....but what do i know LOL

Your officiant may already be saying some words to the congregation to explain what you are doing. Keep the music instrumental and low. This part isn't that long, so you may want to forgo music. It usually uses up a minute to minute and a half.

I dont think our officient will be speaking... im not sure yet..

what would be said then if something was being said?

I kinda think if there is nothing said or nothing playing it would be awkward silence? what are you having said?

I always thought a song was played (?), but I could be wrong. I just assumed this was in place of the unity candle, but you treat it the same in regards to song and such. One question not pertaining to song, but I have never known anyone else doing sand other than me out of my friends, how far up are you going to fill it? I haven't decided. That will also help us in choosing songs because if we fill more, can have a longer song, and vice versa.

We combined families, so it may or may not be what you're looking for.

Family Sand Blending Ceremony:

We are all members of one family, God’s family. Today as Bride and Groom have sealed their commitment to each other with the exchange of rings they too make a commitment to their children. We recognize the significant role that Daughter and Son play in this marriage celebrated today. They will now join Bride and Groom in this commitment to each other by contributing a part of each individual person into one blended family. Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these 4 individual shells/containers of sand, each representing a member of the family in all that they were, all that that are, and all that they will ever be. As each individual’s sand is poured into the family’s one united common container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Please pour the sand into this common container to symbolize the blending of your lives. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will become the bond with your family.

Well we just have us, and 2 different colors of tan sand, his is darker, and i think he will pour alittle, then i'll pour some and back and forth then we will both pour together once the vase is half full. but i cant imagain it taking that long... but then again how long does it take to light a candle? lol

Lol...very true about lighting the candle deal I am going to have a song and just hope that we time it right for the song. Our's will be partially filled b/c I am going to have his parents and my parents put in a little at the bottom, sort of "laying the foundation" for our marriage. This is going to be done at the rehearsal though because his mom doesn't get around very well so she would kill me if I tried to ask her to come up in front of everyone at the church! One thing to keep in mind is before you cork it...pound it down until it doesn't pound anymore, otherwise it will not be tight and will mix all together. In regards to the song...if you want one, have one. If not, I don't think it would be weird if the pastor talked the whole time. If he doesn't though, you're right, it could be an awkward silence. And with songs people don't always seem to notice if it took awhile or not, while silence can seem like forever. Good luck!

Well it's not religious but it sure is beachy and I love it, we are using Jason Mraz "I'm Yours" for ours. We will have our officiant speak a few words about what we are doing first, then take our time with the sand to the song and a little bit of time to ourselves to breath while the song finishes.

I do like the idea of having just quiet time to our selfs, my sis and my aunt both did this with their candel lighting at their weddings while the song finished up....

i will look up the song suggestions and try to figure something out.

Either a Unity Candle or sand ceremony is really very short. However, it's lovely to have music in the background. One nice thing about having live music is that the musicians can adjust to what is being done and stop the music when the ceremony is finished. Having a reprise of The Stand would be completely appropriate. I usually play a chorus or two of "There is Love" by Paul Stookey which also works well. The timing is usually perfect. The hymn, "Bind Us Together" is also quite lovely and not too long.

Best wishes,

Margaret Sneddon, Harpist

www.margaretsneddon.com

New York, NY and the Hudson River Valley

Thanks so much for your suggestions :] i will look into those

This was ours but there are many versions for couples and families...

Bill, Jenni, Jon and Chris will now seal their relationship through the mixing of the sands. We begin with a layer of sand which symbolizes that the marriage is grounded (officiate pours all of the sand into the container).

Bill and Jenni today you join your separate lives together. The separate bottles of colored sand symbolize your separate lives; your lives before today. They represent all that you are and all that you will ever be as an individual. As these containers of sand are poured together, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one.

(Bill and Jenni pour part of their sand into the container)

Jon and Chris are a vital part of this new family. As they add their sands, we are reminded that though we are all different people, it is our individuality which adds a unique color to the tapestry of the family. (cont)

The individual colors create a masterpiece of love and respect.

(Jon and Chris add part of their sand and then all four add the remainder of their sand)

Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into their individual containers, so shall the love and bond between you render you inseparable.

Haha Shell! Hi! (I'm glad I saw this thread......it got put to the bottom and I almost didn't see it...always feel free to email me at any time personally! )

Ok, so you should really check out this website. I refer TONS of brides to it. It's the O'Neill Brothers, and you can even download most of the sheet music to give to your musicians.

Here's the site:

http://www.pianobrothers.com/

Browse through that site, but check out these specifically:

http://www.pianobrothers.com/music/ADayToRememberBeach/index.asp

I really like Josh Groban also. He has a ton of songs that are really good! Jon Schmidt is also another one of my faves. Check him out here:

http://www.jonschmidt.com/catalog/index.php

Feel free to email me if that doesn't help, and I can maybe come up with more ideas! **************@***.***

Oooh....here's a PERFECT one we just found. It's called "Refuge" and it's by the Supertones.

Check it out here:

http://www.playlist.com/searchbeta/tracks#refuge%2C%20supertones

Thanks Squawkbox i know you always have great suggestions. i will check that website out bc as we walk back up after were married id love my violinest to play the bridge/post chorus to taylor swifts love story, and i think i'll need to find sheet music for that.

thank you thank you! :]