Sands of Time
Rings and vows are among the most recognizable commitment ceremonies. I’ve seen couples tie knots in rope and exchange articles of clothing and other meaningful items as a way to convey their love for one another. The sand ceremony is just one of those ways to bring two people together in a matrimonial ceremony. Brad and Stephanie used all of these in their classy, semi-formal, elopement the day of their wedding.
Their vows read like a passionate poem:
Today, I give myself to you,
My mind is clear,
And my commitment is clear…
Sand was the medium of most importance to them. It made sense. Perched atop Spooner’s Cove in Montana de Oro, where the mountains meet the sand, they exchanged vows, rings and two kinds of sand, blended together in the same container. Something they will undoubtedly keep for years. The words of their sand ceremony read like this:
Love is a force more formidable than any other. It cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession ever could.
They first poured each, their own sands. Then they combined their sands together:
…this love joins you together as one, remember the gift of your individuality. Cherish and affirm your differences as you love each other.
Nothing could summarize true love more than this line; one that I will suggest for every couple needing vows:
Be supportive of your strengths, and tender towards your weaknesses.
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