UNITY CANDLE – Two separate candles are extinguished and one is lit by the husband and wife to indicate the unity of the two separate lives being united together with Christ.

 MARRIAGE OF MARY AND JOSEPH.

TURTLE DOVES – The customary offering brought to the temple for a special occasion.

 RINGS – signifying the marriage between husband and wife.

FRUIT BEARING TREE – through the sacrament of Marriage, husband and wife are called to bear fruit through the acceptance of God's gift of children.