Today many marriages involve divorced or widowed couples, many of whom have children. Children accept a parent's marriage more readily when they are included in the wedding plans and given some tangible symbol of being embraced by the new family.

A wedding ceremony that includes a family medallion presentation provides an excellent opportunity for the couple to pledge their continuing love and support to their children. The Medallions, which contain three intertwined circles symbolizing Father, Mother and Child, are presented to the children after the bride and groom have exchanged their wedding rings.

A unity candle-lighting ceremony also provides an excellent way to include children in a ceremony.

*Family Medallion is a trademark of Clergy Services of Kansas City, MO.