Unity Candles

Gunther Gifts offers fine unity candles in white or ivory, tapered candles and unique candle stands to complete your wedding ceremony. Unity candles in many designs and themes are available from simple and elegant to fancy and sparkling. Some unity candles can be personalized with the names of the bride and groom and wedding date for that special touch.

Unity candle sets are usually a unity candle and two taper candles. Candle holders are sold separately. Silver candle holders look the most attractive with white candles; gold candle holders go with ivory candles. See item descriptions for full details. Everyday low pricing, quality items.

The unity candle lighting ceremony has become a popular wedding ceremony tradition. The unity ceremony represents the joining of two individuals into a new family unit. Two hearts becoming one. The mother of the groom and the mother of the bride will typically light the side, taper candles. The bride and groom each take one of these candles and together they light the central, large unity candle.

This candle lighting ceremony is a joy to watch. While the bride and groom are performing the ceremony, beautiful music is usually played in the background. Your guests will enjoy having a little extra time to marvel at your new union while you're lighting the unity candle. It is quite a moving and meaningful part of your wedding ceremony.

Many brides and groom cherish their candle set for years to come. Hold your own private ceremony every year on your anniversary to reaffirm you love and commitment to each other.