My fiancé, Bill, and I will each have 3 of our children participating in our ceremony. These are older kids, ages 16 to 35. The plan is to have a semi-circle with me at one end, Bill at the other end, and the kids in the middle. Our officiant will light Bill's candle, then Bill will light the candle of the kid next to him and the lighting will continue from one kid to the next until my candle is lit. We will all then together light one pillar candle in the center.
The goal is to simply demonstrate the connection that our marriage creates between the kids. No pressure on the kids is implied, just a connection. I know step sibs, especially grown ones, don't necessarily feel very close (from my own experience) to each other. The wedding will be the first time our kids will meet.
I'm just not sure of how our officiant should introduce/describe the meaning of this part of the ceremony in a meaningful way. Suggestions? Relevant poems or quotes? Your suggestions are appreciated.
