Blended Family Sarasota Wedding is so beautiful! A blended family is defined as one where two parents and their children from previous marriages are joined. Joining the two families is easily incorporated into the marriage ceremony.

One way to join two families is by having the 2 parents and all of the children participate in the Unity Shell Celebration. All members fill their individual shells with sand and then pour it into one big shell that signifies their unity.

Another way is to have them hold hands in a circle while I say:

Creator God, you have made this family in your own image that they may live together as one family. As you surround them with never-ending love, strengthen them, that they may reflect your love, becoming ever supportive of one another in times of joy and sorrow as they journey through life together”.

Children, your Mom and your Dad  want you to know how important you all are and that you will always be in their lives. They love you very much and want your blessing. Will you join me in the blessing of their marriage?” Would you please place your  right hands on the hands of the your Mom and your Dad  and close your eyes to offer a silent prayer of blessing”.

Do you affirm ,Bride, Groom, Children this day to become a family, to make time for each other, to bring to each other your true feelings, and be present with love and respect and do you pledge to stand side by side, understanding each other’s weaknesses, creating a safe haven to explore and accept your differences and as you grow in our roles a family, so will be always love and respect each other?

We do! (everyone says) Then everyone can hug, if they wish. Thus, a gift has been given to the families in the Blended Family Sarasota Wedding. If you would like more ideas for blended family weddings a fun site is:

https://www.brides.com/story/including-children-in-second-wedding-ideas