Post # 1
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Newbee
I come from a blended family, so my Fiance and I planned to forgo the traditional unity candle. Neither of us found any shared meaning in the sand ceremony either. Recently I’ve heard of a wine mixing ceremony where the bride and the groom each have a glass of wine (one red and one white) and they mix them to form a blush wine from which they both drink to symbolize unity.
Has anyone done this? Would they recommend it? Would you be willing to share the wording you used or the procedure? Thanks in advance!
Post # 3
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Busy bee
Interesting………..I’ve never heard of it………..but I kind of like it! (I’m a huge wine fan!) Also, our table names will all be named after a certain type of wine; chardonnay, cabernet, melot, shiraz, etc! I’m interested in learning more about this idea!!!
Post # 4
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Busy bee
I haven’t seen a wine mixing ceremony, but I have seen one where colored water was used. Red was mixed with Blue to create Purple. Just use a long neck bottle for the mixing, so it doesn’t splash on the dress.
Post # 5
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Helper bee
I haven’t heard of this either, but I really like it. Actually, I’d probably just mix two reds and share a glass with my new hubby! It would also be great if you’re getting married at a winery or had shared some wine related adventure together in your past.
Post # 6
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Sugar bee
Yes, I’ve heard of this and we’re doing a portion of it. We were recently at a wedding where they used a glass of white wine for symbolism and both the bride and the groom sipped from the same glass.
They didn’t blend the white wine and red wine to make a rose, but it was similar.
Post # 7
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Blushing bee
My brother and his wife did this. They had the mothers carry in the red and white wine in small flasks and pour them into a glass. You could definitely do it with the wine in flasks on a table or something, though. It was really sweet!
Post # 8
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Newbee
@Lolasmomma, we are doing the same thing for our tables!
I am in the process of working with our officiant on this, but I can’t seem to find anything online about what the ceremony itself entails (readings, what is said, etc.).
Post # 9
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Busy bee
I wanted to bring this back up to see if anyone has done it and how you it went!
Post # 10
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Sugar bee
I havent done it or honestly heard of this until now… but I like it, any excuse to drink wine is good with me 
Post # 11
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Newbee
We have been looking to an alternative to the unity candle and the sand ceremony and I think this would really fit in great! I’m going to do some more research on this.
Post # 12
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Busy bee
@Arielle Yanaba: If you find any more info, could you please pot? I am really considering doing it- just not sure if it would be too unique!