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FutureMrsHodges
VIP September 2012

Cord of Three Strands vs Unity Candle

FutureMrsHodges, on August 14, 2011 at 12:17 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

I found a new christian wedding ritual that I would like to do at the wedding.But my mom wants us to do the unity candle. Since I can't choose just one would it be too much too do both?

What is the Cord of Three Strands Ceremony?

The cord of three strands symbolizes the joining of one man, one woman, and God into a marriage relationship. Marriage takes three; you, your soon to be spouse, and God. It was God who taught us to love. By keeping Him at the center of your marriage, His love will continue to bind you together as one throughout your marriage.

The cord of three strands ceremony is a great addition to a traditional wedding ceremony. It adds a truly unique element to your ceremony that friends and family will remember. It can also serve as a substitute for the unity candle. This is useful for situations where candles may not be used, or may be difficult. The Cord of Three Strands works well as a substitute in outside weddings.

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Latest activity by Ester C, on August 14, 2011 at 6:50 PM
  • FutureMrsHodges
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    At some point in the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom braid the Cord of Three Strands together. The groom holds a small metal ring with three attached strands. The bride then braids the strands together, symbolizing the union of God, husband and wife. The colors of the cords is significant.

    •Gold Strand - Represents God

    •Purple Strand - Represents the Groom

    •White Strand - Represents the Bride

    Here is a video of a B/G doing it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqjmrJS8nak

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  • SamRick
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    I like that alot. Where do you get the Cord of Three Strands from? I am having an outdoor wedding and it is hard to have a unity candle outdoor becuase of the wind. I think that would be better for me.

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  • FutureMrsHodges
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    Http://www.godsknot.com/CordOfThreeStrands.aspx

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  • SamRick
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    Thank you!!!! I will check it out. I appreciate the information....

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  • K
    Devoted November 2011
    Kenzie ·
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    Another option aside from the Cord of Three Strands could also be a wedding sand ceremony.

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  • Celia Milton
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    I would recommend picking one or the other; the messages are fairly similar, unless you have your moms light the side tapers instead of you. Still, candles outside are problematic.....

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  • Ester C
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    Thanks for the idea. I really didn't want to do a unity candle. I don't have anyone on my side to light it and on my hubby's side do I ask his mom or his dad (they are divorced and remarried) and if I ask one the other will get hurt and if I ask both the spouses will get hurt. Sooooo the cord seems like the perfect answer!

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