Ways to personalise your ceremony

Unity candle ceremony

This ceremony uses candles to show the joining of two people and their families.

You will need:

  • 1 large candle (the unity candle)
  • 2 smaller candles (one for each partner)
  • tea lights for guests (optional)
  • a heatproof container

What to do:

  • each partner lights the unity candle using their smaller candle
  • guests can light their candles from the unity candle to show support

Page last modified: 12 August 2025