Those looking to completely customize their unity candle ceremony will definitely be looking to put their unity candle set together piece by piece. But with so many different styles to choose from, it may be difficult deciding what's best for you. With this guide we've broken down the major styles of unity candle holders to help you better sort out the exact style you're looking for in your wedding.
Connected Unity Holders
Connected unity holders, as the name implies, provide bases for the two taper candles and one pillar candle that are connected by the same holder. This is the traditional style of holder, and can make for an elaborately beautiful candle holder to cherish for a lifetime. The only downside to this style of holder is that it does lack the versatility of a disconnected set.
Disconnected Unity Holders
Although the disconnected unity holder set works under the same principle as the connected set, it does add a bit of versatility to the ceremony that can't be found with a connected set. With a disconnected set each the holder for the two taper candles and one pillar candle are all independent of each other. Because of this freedom, the candles can be brought in at different times, have completely different holders to symbolize the individuality of the bride and groom, and simply give a wider range of flexibility in making the ceremony unique to you. The major complaint of the disconnected unity holders is that some feel they weaken the symbolization of two lives uniting as one.