The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and
Traditions : Readings, Rituals, Music, Dances, and Toasts
by CARLEY RONEY, THE KNOT
When planning for the big day, it's very easy
to get caught up in beaded white dresses, boutonnieres, and how many
platters of mini crab cakes to order, but the most important part of the
wedding is the most-often overlooked--the ceremony itself. A wedding
ceremony can vary hugely depending on the religious (or not) beliefs of the
couple, their cultural backgrounds, and their personal preferences. The Knot
Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions can help you sort through all the
choices and come up with just the right vows and music for you and your
intended.
Do you want the traditional "I, so and so, take thee, so and so, to be my
lawfully wedding husband/wife before God" or do you want a looser style: "I
love you. And I look forward to being your friend and companion, your
wife/husband and lover for life"? Carley Roney, author and editor-in-chief
of The Knot (www.theknot.com), strongly suggests taking a stab at writing
your own vows, but if that's just too much, cull what you like from the many
different styles--from Buddhist to Quaker--offered. Readings can be from the
Bible or other spiritual writings, from poetry or even song lyrics. A
diverse selection of writings and excerpts are included as are a lengthy
lists of songs and music for before the ceremony, the processional, the
recessional, and the first dance (everything from Bach's "Brandenberg
Concerto No. 4" to Martina McBride's "I Love You").
Also included here are chapters on the wedding program, ring exchanges, and
speeches and toasts. Interspersed are stories and pictures of real couples
and how they arranged their wedding day. Meant as a jolt to your
imagination, The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions helps you to put
a very personal touch on an age-old ceremony.
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The New Jewish Wedding, Revised
by Anita Diamant
Since its original publication in 1986, The
New Jewish Wedding has become required reading, assigned to engaged couples
by Conservative, Reform, and Reconstruc-tionist rabbis alike. In this new
revision, Anita Diamant, one of the most respected writers of guides to
Jewish life, continues to offer step-by-step guidance to planning the
ceremony and the party that follows -- from hiring a rabbi and wording the
invitation to organizing a processional and hiring a caterer. She also
includes:
A new chapter focusing on converts, non-Jews, and same-sex couples
Essential Web sites
All new art, with examples of ketubot, invitations, and other wedding
paraphernalia
New poems and new translations of the seven wedding blessings
Complete, authoritative, and indispensable, The New Jewish Wedding is a
must-have resource for anyone who wants a wedding that combines spiritual
meaning and joyous celebration.
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Weddings from the Heart: Contemporary
and Traditional Ceremonies for an Unforgettable Wedding
by Daphne Rose Kingma
With its combination of contemporary and
traditional ceremonies, as well as suggestions for vows, readings and extra
special touches, Weddings From the Heart will help any couple understand the
meaning behind the wedding ceremony and create the most exquisite ceremony
possible. Movingly written in Daphne Kingma's warm and intimate style,
Weddings From the Heart offers five complete ceremonies: one that emphasizes
the psychological dimensions of love; one for the previously married; one
that celebrates the joy of finding soul mate; a ceremony for people in
recovery; and a ceremony that focuses on the spiritual commitment of
marriage, as well as the texts of traditional Christian and civil ceremonies
and hundreds of vows, consecrations, and blessings of the rings from
traditions around the world. Weddings From the Heart also contains more than
fifty heartwarming, philosophical and poetic readings on love from a wide
range of writers and poets, including Pablo Neruda, E. E. Cummings, Rainer
Maria Rilke, Shakespeare, Shelley, and Elizabeth Barret Browning. Also
included are step-by-step suggestions on how to put together your own
ceremony and a multitude of ideas on how to deepen the experience both for
the couple and the guests.
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The Complete Outdoor Wedding Planner:
From Rustic Settings to Elegant Garden Parties, Everything You Need to Know
to Make Your Day Special
by SHARON NAYLOR
Let Nature Be Your Wedding Chapel
Whether you're thinking about exchanging vows on a sandy beach, a majestic
mountaintop, or simply the friendly confines of your own backyard, you can
enjoy the elegant, breathtaking wedding you've always envisioned.
Inside, wedding expert Sharon Naylor takes you step-by-step through planning
the perfect outdoor wedding day—from special and important considerations
for outdoor locations to creating a fabulous reception under the stars.
You'll discover an array of tips, hints, resources, and answers to vital
questions, including:
·The best choices for location, time of year, and hour of day
·Practical considerations, such as space, privacy, and weather
·Suggestions for choosing outdoor-friendly wedding attire
·Information on regulations, permits, and other requirements
·And much, much more!
"Sharon Naylor's book is the most comprehensive guide yet for those planning
an outdoor wedding. She covers every detail and offers lots of smart advice
so brides and grooms can enjoy a beautiful, worry-free celebration."
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A Perfect Home Wedding: Inspirations for
Planning Your Special Day
by Kerry Eielson
The idea of having a home wedding is an
appealing one: it seems fitting to have an intimate, private setting for one
of the most intimate gatherings of a couple's life. The reality of planning
a home wedding, however, can be a bit daunting. How to decorate without
spending a large fortune? What to do if the weather turns less than ideal?
Is an at-home wedding really the right choice?
A Perfect Home Wedding aims to answer these questions, as well as provide
inspiration, solutions, and examples of some lovely home weddings that
incorporated the couple's personal style into their special day. After all,
one of the biggest advantages to having a home wedding is that everything
can be tailored to the bride and groom's specific tastes--the day and time
of the event, the setting and colors, and the service, right down to the
food, flowers, and music.
The book offers advice on hiring a wedding consultant, planning a menu,
renting a tent for an outdoor ceremony or reception, deciding on the right
place for the ceremony, and "outmaneuvering" the weather. The color and
black-and-white photos sprinkled throughout cover a wide range of wedding
styles, from country casual to city townhouse. The last chapter of the book
profiles eight very different home weddings, including a beach wedding, a
Western wedding, a rose garden wedding, and a terrace wedding, while a
resource guide includes contact information for wedding planners, florists,
caterers, and bridal-wear specialists within the U.S.
Those contemplating an at-home wedding will find that A Perfect Home Wedding
addresses those special concerns in a friendly, realistic way, so that
hopefully, even if the special day doesn't go off without a hitch, you'll be
prepared for every possibility.
