This ceremony helps the children of the bride and/or groom to feel more secure in the new union and that they are very important. Similar to the Rose ceremony, it’s a beautiful way to pay homage to family values.

Each child selects a different color of sand, as do the parents, and each pours their sand into a keepsake container symbolizing the unity of each member of the family. Older children can participate further by stating why they selected their sand color.