Version 1- non religious:
_______ and ________, you have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. We have witnessed your giving and receiving of rings and the exchange of vows. Now we will observe you create a lasting visual representation of these promises. The (insert color) sand represents (name) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. The (insert color) sand represents (name) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand into one container. You will note that the individual colors do not cease to exist, but that there are times when the two are blended. It is this blending that is marriage.

Version 2 - with God:
_______ and ________, you havecommitted here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. We have witnessed your giving and receiving of rings and the exchange of vows and a kiss. Now we will observe you create a lasting visual representation of these promises.

The (insert color) sand represents (name) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. The (insert color) sand represents (name) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. The third (insert color-usually white or gold) container represents God. (Minister pours the third container) Your spiritual beliefs are the foundation for your marriage. _______, pour some of your sand which will represent you as an individual.______, pour some of your sand which will represent you as an individual. (Minister pours more of the third container) Let God forever support you in your relationship. (name) and (name), now pour your remaining sand into the container together to represent the joining of your two individual lives into this union of marriage.

Version 3- Colors representing aspects of the relationship
In this Unity Sand ceremony, you will create a lasting visual representation of the promises and intentions for your marriage. As I describe the various colors and their meanings, pour them into the container representing your marriage.
Red represents a passion for life, physical energy and health.
Orange shows sweetness, trust, and creativity.
With yellow you bring in respect, personal power and spontaneity.
Compassion, unconditional love, and balance are represented by green.
Blue is the color of communication, contentedness, harmony and self expression.
With Indigo you bring in intuition, wisdom, emotional intelligence and charisma.
Violet represents peace, spirituality and selflessness.
White is the color of purity and a connection with a Higher Power, God, Divine and Spirit.

Version 4 - Blended Family Sand Ceremony
___________________and ____________________have chosen to memorialize their commitment to each other and to their family with a Sand Ceremony.Each family member has a container of sand to represent______________ (the sand can represent either the personal qualities they bring to the family or to represent the qualities you want to bring into the family relationship-whichever you prefer) Describe each person’s color and what it means____________examples: ___________has sand the color of_____________ which depicts_________ (for example Susan has sand the color of red which represents passion for life, Mary has sand the color of yellow representing her sunny smile and disposition. Peter’s sand is purple to represent his spirituality and connection to the Divine. Jean has sand the color of green which represents her connection to earth, growth and new beginnings. The Blue sand belongs to Mark which represents his ability to speak and live his truth.)

 

Each family member will pour a little of their sand into the container. You will notice that in spots the sand remains distinct because each person is an individual. The colors compliment and support each other, just the members of a family compliment and support each other.Now they will pour in the sand simultaneously. You will note how the colors blend. This is to demonstrate the unity of family, the togetherness, the blending of personalities, strengths and needs. 

Version 5 - Including parent (s)
_______ and ________, you have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. We have witnessed your giving and receiving of rings and the exchange of vows. Now we will observe you create a lasting visual representation of these promises. At this time I'd like the mothers to come forward to assist us in starting the Sand ceremony, a ceremony of spiritual symbolism. Our families lay the foundation for our being. As the moms pour the (color) sand we think of the love and encouragement their families gave _________and ______throughout their lives. This love and support remains as a foundation from which _________and ______ will build their new lives together. The (insert color) sand represents (name) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. The (insert color) sand represents (name) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be.Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand into one container. You will note that the individual colors do not cease to exist, but that there are times when the two are blended. It is this blending that is marriage. 

Version 6 - Including the family, honoring deceased and asking for marriage blessings
_________and ______have chosen to have their families participate by blessing their marriage with a symbolic sand ceremony. (names and relationships) will be participating. There are candles here in memory of __________. Our families lay the foundation for our being. As the family members pour the sand into _____'s and _________'s container we acknowledge the love and encouragement their families gave throughout their lives. This love and support remains a foundation from which _________and ______ will build their new life together. (As the blessing are read, each family member pours a different color of sand in to either the bride or groom's container You can add whatever blessings you choose. Some suggestions are love, tenderness, compassion, communication, laughter, acceptance, abundance, strength, understanding, patience etc.)

May this marriage be blessed with _____________
May this marriage be blessed with _____________
May this marriage be blessed with _____________
May this marriage be blessed with _____________
May this marriage be blessed with _____________

These blessings, and your relationship together, are symbolized through the pouring of these two containers of sand into one. May your lives be blessed always. _________and ______ pour their containers into one.

Version 7- Asking for marriage blessings based on a poem entitled "Wedding Gifts" by Katherine Murphy
_________and ______ have created a very special sand ceremony to demonstrate their prayer request for their marriage. As they pour the sand, they will be reading a prayerful poem entitled "Wedding Gifts” by Katherine Murphy Grant us O Lord, the gift of words, Kind and loving words that communicate and encourage, words of wisdom from you. (pour a color) Grant us O Lord, the gift of attention, rapt listening to the needs of one another and the casting aside of all focus on ourselves.(pour a color) Grant us O Lord, the gift of acceptance, the ability to recognize our differences and see in one another the unique person you created. (pour a color) Grant us O Lord, the gift of patience, not only with each other as we grow and change but to know that all good things come in your time.(pour a color) Grant us O Lord, the greatest of all the gifts, Love – on this day and always – as we join together in the sacred union of marriage.(pour a color) 

Version 8- Representing the joining of families
_________and ______you have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. We have witnessed your exchange of vows and the giving and receiving of rings. Now we will observe you create a lasting visual representation of these promises. The (color) sand (poured by parent/s)represents the union between _________and ______ families The (color) sand represents ______ and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. The (color) sand represents _____________ and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these three individual containers of sand into one container. You will note that the individual colors do not cease to exist, when the three are blended. It is this blending that is marriage.

Version 8- Including parents and a new baby or child
_________and ______you have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. We have witnessed your giving and receiving of rings and the exchange of vows. Now we will observe you create a lasting visual representation of these promises. At this time I'd like the mothers to come forward to assist us in starting the Sand ceremony, a ceremony of spiritual symbolism. Our families lay the foundation for our being. As the moms pour the (color) sand we think of the love and encouragement their families gave _________and ______ throughout their lives. This love and support remains as a foundation from which _________and ______ will build their new lives together. The (insert color) sand represents _______ and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be. The (insert color) sand represents __________ and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be.Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand into one container. You will note that the individual colors do not cease to exist, but that there are times when the two are blended. It is this blending that is marriage.

Just as your families were your foundation, you are creating the foundation for (child). The ____sand represents all that s/he is and all that s/he will ever be, supported by the love of his/her parents, grandparents and extended family.

I also offer a  Lineage of Love Unity Sand Ceremony to include parents, and if desired, grandparents.