Ceremonial Symbols:
12 Symbols of Life
In recognition of African
culture, during the
wedding ceremony the
officiant may administer
the twelve symbols of
life, each representing
the love and strength that
brings two families
together:
Wine - The mixing
of the blood of the two
families
Wheat - Fertility,
and the giving of life and
land
Pepper - Heated
times the families will
have
Salt - Healing and
preservation of marriage
Bitter Herbs -
Growing pains of married
life
Water - Purity,
dissolution of bitterness
Spoon, Pot -
Healthy food that builds
strong families
Broom - Cleanliness
of health and well-being
Honey - Sweet love
between a black man and
woman
Spear - Protection
of the sanctity of home
and community
Shield - Honor and
pride of the home
Bible or Koran -
Symbol of God’s truth and
power
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