The lighting of the unity candle is a meaningful expression representing the joining of two hearts in unison, of two people who are deeply in love with each other.

The individual tapers are used to light the middle pillar candle together; it's an indication of your mutual support to love, trust, and respect each other throughout your marriage. May the bright flames glow throughout your marriage giving you reassurance in the darkest times and warmth when life gets a little cold sometimes, and may the light of tolerance and understanding shines forever bright.