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Originally Posted by polarpi
I was telling a few people at VLS - we did "Rose Ceremonies" for pinnings, engagements, etc. I don't know the best way to incorporate violets instead, perhaps, but it is an option  |
When we did "rose cermonies," the sister who was pinned or engaged or whatever, just held the rose instead of passing it on. If a chapter wanted to do this- you could use a rose or just about anything to pass around the circle. One of the benefits of using a rose was that the sister got to keep the flower. In a candle pass, does the sister keep the candle or is the same candle reused for each new ceremony? I've never experienced one.
Anyway- That is something to think about when choosing your new traditional object to pass- do you want the sister to be able to keep it as a memory or do you want to use the same object to celebrate each special occasion in the chapter? Objects to give to sisters may be flowers (violets, or anything really), a specific type of ADPi jeweley (would get expensive). For chapter wide objects- Maybe you could just use a stuffed lion- but make it a special one, dressed in a wedding gown or something. Or have a ring pillow and the sister in question gives her engagement ring or pin from BF fraternity or a lavalier of BF fraternity letters to president before hand?
I don't know- I'm just brain storming. Just start a new tradition in your chapter and stick to it!
Off to go brainstorm ideas for candle alternatives in pref ceremonies now.
Edited to add: In a quick web search, I found 14 sites that offered various kinds of electric candles, plus a just a few sample sites with pen lights (think medical supply, white or in pretty colors on the outside-amythest pearl anyone?). There are quite a few options and many different prices. I'm sure each chapter will find something that will work for them for their pref ceremony.
Here are all the web sites I found:
http://www.littlebrightlights.com/si...48/page/620459
http://www.gazebos-and-garden-sheds....d-candles.html
http://www.christmas-decorations-gif...4/products.asp
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/chrisligandl.html
http://www.100candles.com/battery_ca...Group=&start=1
http://candleffects.com/products.htm
http://www.christmaslightsetc.com/ca...p?CategoryID=1
http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ABC%20L-1001
http://www.myvirtualzone.com/detail.aspx?ID=13982
http://www.christmasespast.com/blowout1.html
http://www.happycandles.com/electric.html
http://www.christmasdepot.com/list/46/123
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=284507
http://www.inspiredlighting.com/
http://www.allegromedical.com/produc...dc/175420.html
http://www.prestigemed.com/Subcat8x40.htm