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Sand Ceremony / Reading Question

RomaTRomaT
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Hello,

 I’ve mostly lurked here without saying much but would appreciate a little input! 

I really like the idea of having a sand ceremony…  We picked out the sand based on our favorite colors as a personal touch and are planning on finding a really nice vase/glass piece so we’ll have a keepsake… the colors don’t mesh very well but somehow I think it makes it more sweet and personal.

The thing is I really don’t like the typical unity ceremony “speeches”… but I loooove Shakespeare and plan on having a reading of one of his sonnets.  So, the question is: would it be completely confusing to our guests if we sort of poured the sand in the background while someone was doing the Shakespeare reading?

I don’t want it choppy or awkward, but I want it to be “us.” 

The ceremony in general is probably the hardest thing for me to plan…

Thank you in advance! 

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  • gmg75241gmg75241 member
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    Nope it wouldnt be confusing because some people have music playing so I would think it would be the same concept. Whats going on the in background during the sand part is up to you.
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  • HobokensFuryHobokensFury member
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    Nope my cousin did hers as a reading was being done.
     
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  • itzMSitzMS member
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    Take a step back, and realize it is just sand being poured in a vase. Not a big deal, and takes 10 seconds (if that). I think you're overthinking things a bit.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_ceremony-ideas_sand-ceremony-reading-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:10Discussion:79b24223-78a9-4a2e-bbe5-1472522e90e4Post:a7cbaf2e-eb92-4692-876e-74d794a3d6c5">Re: Sand Ceremony / Reading Question</a>:
    [QUOTE]Take a step back, and realize it is just sand being poured in a vase. Not a big deal, and takes 10 seconds (if that). I think you're overthinking things a bit.
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    <div>This.  Also, the symbolism doesn't need to be explained.  Most people have heard of a sand ceremony, and even if they haven't, I think they can figure out what you're doing without someone explaining about the symbolism of mixing sand.   If you want a Shakespearean Sonnet to be read during the sand pouring, then go for it.   As long as it's more or less congruous with love/marriage/unity I think it will fit just fine.</div>
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