For Look! Within my hollow hand,

While round the earth careens,

I held a single grain of sand

And wonder what it means.

Ah! If I had the eyes to see.

And brain to understand,

I think life's mystery might be,

Solved in this grain of sand.

 

It works by having one central vessel for which you your partner and even family can pour a layer of sand each then finally pouring sand all together. It symbolises the coming together and blending of the couple and family.

 

You can use different colours representing each person or maybe you could gather some sand from different places that hold special meaning to both of you, again its your ceremony you follow your hearts.

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​Once the millions of grains of sand are blended they can never be separated they become one beautiful symbol of unity.