"Have You Heard of the Stylish Wedding Ceremony 'Sand Ceremony' - The Ritual of Sand Blending?"

I Want to Have a Stylish Ceremony ♡

When it comes to ceremonies, flower showers and bouquet tosses are well-known, right? However, we are now in an era where original weddings are trending! Many of you must be thinking, "I want to have a stylish and unique ceremony!" ♡

Have You Heard of the "Sand Ceremony"? ♡

Have you heard about the "Sand Ceremony," which is gradually becoming popular? It’s a performance where the bride and groom pour different colored sands into one vessel, referred to as "sabaku awase no gi" in Japanese. ＊

The Beautiful Meaning of the Sand Ceremony ♡

The Sand Ceremony symbolizes the union of two individuals who have walked separate paths in life. ♡ The two different colored sands (representing the different environments the couple grew up in) come together in one vessel (family).

The Sand Ceremony is relatively easy to prepare, visually stunning, and can be kept as a memento after the wedding—a perfect ceremony with all the advantages! ♡ This time, we will introduce you to how to create a touching ceremony performance, the "Sand Ceremony," which results in a one-of-a-kind piece of art. ♡

Stylish Ceremony Performance [Sand Ceremony] ① What You Need

For the Sand Ceremony, you will need [3 bottles such as a glass, carafe, or vessel] and [2 colors of colorful sand] ♡ Both the bottles and colorful sand can be obtained at 100 yen shops or art supply stores.♪

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There are no strict rules for the shape of the bottle or the colors of the sand. ♡ Choose your favorite colors or lucky colors! ♡ However, since the two colors will mix during the ceremony, make sure to select two colors that create a beautiful blend! ♡

Stylish Ceremony Performance [Sand Ceremony] ② How to Conduct the Ceremony

The Sand Ceremony takes place after the couple exchanges their vows during the ceremony. ＊ Each of you will take the vessel filled with your chosen sand and gently pour it into the middle empty vessel. ♡ It will be exciting to see what kind of artwork it creates! ♡

Once you have poured the sand up to the rim of the vessel, the ceremony is complete. ＊ Be sure to securely close the lid and store it! ♡ You will surely want to display it in your newlywed home soon! ♡

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Stylish Ceremony Performance [Sand Ceremony] ③ Family and Guests Can Participate

The Sand Ceremony can include not only the bride and groom but also guests! ♡ Prepare individual portions of sand for the guest participants. Adding names will be very appreciated! ♡

Guests participating in the Sand Ceremony will pour sand from small glasses into the vessel held by the couple before or during the ceremony. ♡

The bride and groom will then pour the sand collected from the guests into one bottle. This symbolizes all of the guests' love being poured into the vessel along with the sand! ♡

If you can’t prepare individual bottles, it’s okay to use spoons or scoops instead. ♡ Everyone can contribute by adding sand little by little! ♡

Stylish Ceremony Performance [Sand Ceremony] ④ DIY Cute Bottles

If you’re going to have a Sand Ceremony, you definitely want to DIY cute bottles! ♡ Just placing a single flower in the bottle makes it so much more vibrant! ♡ It's also adorable to use colored bottles instead of clear glass ones! ♡

It seems popular to label the groom’s bottle with "His," the bride’s with "Hers," and the bottle they will pour into with their names. You could also use "Ours" for the names, which would be lovely! ♡ Just wrapping lace or twine around it can give a beachy feel! ♡

Stylish Ceremony Performance [Sand Ceremony] ⑤ It Doesn't Have to Be Colorful Sand

The Sand Ceremony is popular among couples having ceremonies near the beach or at seaside venues because it uses sand. ＊ Some couples even use sand from the actual location instead of colorful sand! ♡ It’s quite romantic to keep the sand from the beach where the wedding took place! ♡

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I Want to Try the Stylish Ceremony Performance [Sand Ceremony] ♡

What do you think? The Sand Ceremony is not only easy to prepare but also a memorable keepsake, making it something you’d want to try as a ceremony performance! ♡ Let’s pour the beautiful sand along with the wonderful memories of the wedding! ♡