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From the #1 wedding Web site and the author of
The Knot Complete Guide To Weddings In The Real World, a comprehensive guide to choosing the perfect words and music for your wedding.
In her third book in The Knot series, Carley Roney has created a complete guide to wedding vows, toasts, and readings that is the perfect resource for wedding couples, bridesmaids, best men, and parents alike. Drawing on wedding traditions and customs from around the world,
The Knot Complete Guide To Wedding Vows And Traditionsincludes real-world information on:
â€"Vows, from the traditional "to have and to hold" to creating your own
â€"Rituals from a variety of traditionsâ€"breaking the g! lass, cutting the cakeâ€"and their history and significance
â€"Toasts, from the classics to advice on writing your own, as well as toasting etiquette and tips on choosing your toastmaster
â€"Readings, spanning various customs and heritages, poetry and prose, plus sources for finding your own selections
â€"Musicâ€"complete lists of popular options to help you chose the perfect songs from the processional to the last danceWhen 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 y! ou and your intended.
Do you want the traditional "I, so a! nd so, t ake 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. --Dana Van Nest The most memorable elements of a wedding cannot be worn, booked, or bought. They are the cherished vows exchanged between bride and groom and the heartfelt toasts bestowed on the newlywed couple by their loved ones. Wedding Words: Vows and Wedding Words: Toasts are essential guides for the bridal couple and other wedding participants who are looking for the perfect way to express themselves.
Vows presents the couple with everything they need to know about the statements they will make at their wedding. It advises those who want to write their own vows, provides traditional vows for all religions, and offers an extensive selection of poetry and prose to choose from or be inspired by. Toasts walks the reader through all the eleme! nts of a toast, gives public speaking tips for a smooth delive! ry, and explains how to turn an anecdote into a memorable speech. Also included in each book is a list of questions to get the couple's or toast maker's thoughts rolling. Beautifully packaged and full of invaluable information, the two volumes of Wedding Words guarantee that no one will be left speechless on this all-important occasion. Diane Warner’s Complete Book of Wedding Vows is the only book devoted solely to helping you prepare and personalize your vows so they are as unique and special as every other aspect of your wedding.
It is one of the largest compilations of vows ever assembled, a practical user-friendly guide that helps couples compose personalized vows from the heart, vows that express their deep feelings of love and commitment to each other.
Diane Warner’s Complete Book of Wedding Vows includes a wide variety of traditional wedding vows from countries and culture around the world, along with hundreds of personalized, nontraditional vows- tho! se for second marriages, marriages of older couples, ceremonies of reaffirmation and wedding involving children from previous marriages.
Vows with religious variations, those inspired by the classics (Elizabeth Barrett Browning, John Keats, Shakespeare and many others), even some devoted exclusively to rings are included. And, for the first time in this new edition: Theme wedding vows (including poignant Hand-Fasting ceremony vows and special vows for a Renaissance wedding) and a number of original vows submitted by Diane’s many readers
"At last! A book of wedding vows that runs the gamut from traditional to vows inspired by the classics. If you coordinate weddings, or if you are involved in any way with bridal couples, you will find this book to be a great reference tool."
â€"Doris Dixon, VP, National Bridal Service
Diane Warner is the best-selling author of 22 books, including Diane Warner’s Contemporary Guide to Wedding Etiquette, Complete Boo! k of Wedding Toasts, Complete Book of Wedding Showers, Complet! e Book o f Baby Showers, Diane Warner’s Big Book of Parties and How to Have a Big Wedding on a Small Budget. Diane also writes for magazines, newspapers and Web sites. She is a popular speaker and radio and television guest. She has made over 100 national radio and television appearances and can be seen regularly on HGTV and The Discovery Channel. She lives in Tucson, Arizona with her author-husband, Jack.Included: Heartfelt vows, poetry, and words to express your innermost as you exchange rings. Create a moment.Included: Heartfelt vows, poetry, and words to express your innermost as you exchange rings. Create a moment.A beautiful collection of poems, prayers, and toasts for all marriage celebrations.
Finding the right words about love for a wedding or anniversary can be difficult. In Wedding Blessings, June Cotner has collected perfect selections for the bride, groom, members of the wedding party, and other family and friends to share. From verses and vows to ! prayers and toasts, the sentiments of Wedding Blessings will help make any marriage celebration more memorable. With selections devoted to "anniversaries" and "Reflections", Wedding Blessings also serves as a tribute to and affirmation of marriage.
Filled with inspiration and timeless words by renowned authors such as Robert Browning, Rainer Maria Rilke, the Persian poet Rumi, as well as many contemporary writers, this spiritual, multi-faith anthology offers true gems suitable for all aspects of weddings, anniversaries, and vow-renewal ceremonies. Wedding Blessings is a wonderful gift for the bride-to-be and others celebrating the union of marriage.Writing personalized wedding vows is a wonderful way to make the big day that much more special. Packed with ideas, insights, and inspiration, this completely revised third edition helps you declare your love in a uniquely personal way. This book features information on how to develop meaningful, perso! nal wedding vows, incorporate a favorite song or poem, get fam! ily memb ers involved, include children, and more! For extra fun, this book also includes celebrity wedding vows and great love lines from the movies. This is the only book you need to create the perfect statement for their new life with their partners.This edition includes completely new material on: ethnic vow traditions from around the world, vows incorporating holidays and nature, and vows for same-sex ceremonies.Writing personalized wedding vows is a wonderful way to make the big day that much more special. Packed with ideas, insights, and inspiration, this completely revised third edition helps you declare your love in a uniquely personal way. This book features information on how to develop meaningful, personal wedding vows, incorporate a favorite song or poem, get family members involved, include children, and more! For extra fun, this book also includes celebrity wedding vows and great love lines from the movies. This is the only book you need to create the perfect statement! for their new life with their partners.This edition includes completely new material on: ethnic vow traditions from around the world, vows incorporating holidays and nature, and vows for same-sex ceremonies.Writing personalized wedding vows is a wonderful way to make the big day that much more special. Packed with ideas, insights, and inspiration, this completely revised third edition helps you declare your love in a uniquely personal way. This book features information on how to develop meaningful, personal wedding vows, incorporate a favorite song or poem, get family members involved, include children, and more! For extra fun, this book also includes celebrity wedding vows and great love lines from the movies. This is the only book you need to create the perfect statement for their new life with their partners.This edition includes completely new material on: ethnic vow traditions from around the world, vows incorporating holidays and nature, and vows for same-sex ceremo! nies.The first of its kind, this guide offers a variety of opt! ions for composing nuptial promises that are uniquely yours and spiritually centered on God. Includes insights on Scripture selections and advice on involving the congregation, vow-renewal ceremonies, and second marriages, as well as suggestions on how to involve the guests in the ceremony, prayers, and classic readings.
