The Sand Ceremony holds wonderful symbolism for your big day, and it’s a great substitute for a Unity Candle Ceremony when you’re getting married outside. Here’s a quick tip: Make sure you buy a vessel with an opening large enough for both of you to pour the sand into at the same time. This is true not only for a family with children, but also for just the two of you.
I performed a ceremony once where it looked like more sand ended up on the table than in the vessel. The couple were giggling, as were some of their guests, so it ended up being a happy mess, but it was still a mess nonetheless.
If you have your heart set on a Sand Ceremony vessel with a smaller opening, make sure you use a funnel (perhaps a nice glass decanter funnel) that will direct the sand neatly into the vessel.
Here’s an example of a funnel you can use: Clear Glass Decanter Funnel
And happy pouring!