BLENDING FAMILIES – Family Unity Sand Ceremony
photo © Rairdin Photography

PAYING FOR DAGGERS – “Purchasing” their exchanged daggers with rings
photo © Sienna Summers Photography

UNITY CROSS – Two pieces, fitted together, represent the two becoming one
photo © Henry Roy Photography

UNITY TIME CAPSULE – Nailing closed a Love Letters and Wine Time Capsule
photo © Legacy Photo and Design

CELL PHONE VOWS – Fitting for a couple who spend months apart due to their careers
photo © Keenan Angel Photography

STEFANA CROWNS – Honoring the bride's Greek heritage
photo courtesy of officiant

LASSO BOOTS UNITY CEREMONY – Pull on new boots and lasso your old ones
photo © Wandering Wilde Media

PROMISES TO CHILDREN – Stepdad speaks vows to bride's children
photo © Studio-LB

BLANKET CEREMONY – A Native American tradition to honor and protect the newlyweds
photo © Unique Photography Studios

FOUR LEGGEDS WELCOME – Beloved pets as their Ring and Flower dog
photo © Indigo Blue Photography

ROSE EXCHANGE CEREMONY – Giving their first gifts as husband and wife
photo © R. Becker Creative

SIGN LANGUAGE VOWS – Signing vows for the groom's deaf parents
photo courtesy of the family

TREE PLANTING CEREMONY – Trees are wonderful metaphors for marriage
photo © Studio-LB

A SCOTTISH QUAICH – Drinking from a two-handled cup, symbolizing trust and friendship
photo © CJ Yushta Photography

UNITY GLASS – Blend glass chips, later blown into a piece as unique as you are
photo © Focus on the Memory Photography

RING WARMING – Guests hold and bless your rings before you exchange them
photo © Henry Roy Photography

FISHERMAN'S KNOT – Tying the knot, literally!
photo © Kelsey Jade Photography

UNITY PUZZLE – Symbolizes fitting together all your pieces to become a family
photo © Studio LB

UNITY WINES – Blended wines represent the bittersweetness of lives fully lived
photo © Ardent Photography

CUP OF BLESSINGS – Poured out for you by your siblings
photo © Legacy Photo and Design

COWBOY LOVE – Riding back down the aisle under a shower of flower buds
photo © Taylor Hulett Photography

FAMILY FEATHERS – One feather for each of you
photo © Studio LB

CORINTHIANS 13 – One flower for each quality of love
photo © Henry Roy Photography

HANDFASTING – A tradition with roots in many cultures and countries
photo © Kevin Fedde

CAIRN – Build a marker to guide you on the path of love
photo © Indigo Blue Photography

HANDSHAKE – Convey trust, respect and equality with your signature handshake
photo © Riley Winter Photography

TELL THE WORLD – Use a photo to spread the news about your elopement
photo © Legacy Photo and Design

FLOWER DUDE – Don’t know any youngsters? Ask a young-at-heart friend
Courtesy photo

SOCIAL MEDIA MINUTE – Reward your guests with a chance to take their own photo
photo © Riley Winter Photography

Caption: LAYING ON OF HANDS – Guests bestow blessings through their hands
photo © Nina Lily Photography