Cord of Three Strands, Wedding Braid Cross, Wedding Ceremony, Unity Braids Ecclesiastes 4:12, Wedding Signs, Unity Ceremony Alternative Vows The Unity Braids® ceremony, also known as The Cord of Three Strands or The Marriage Braid, is often incorporated into intimate Christian wedding ceremonies. The three strands represent the love and commitment between one man, one woman, and God. Many people consider the Unity Braids® ceremony a beautiful alternative to a unity candle or unity sand…