"I Do" What? Religious or Not, Choose the Right Words For Your Wedding Day. "Sacred Ceremony: Create and Officiate Personalized Wedding Ceremonies," brings the focus back to the real purpose of a wedding ... not the cake, the dress or the centerpieces, but the sacred agreement between two people that defines their marriage. In step-by-step, informative chapters, Dayna Reid describes the elements of a wedding ceremony from beginning to end, and the choices people can make with each element. "Sacred Ceremony" includes a wealth of wording and ceremony selections, to celebrate diverse styles, beliefs and traditions, from Christian to Zen, to the simple declarations of love that transcend tradition. Reid, an ordained Officiant with more than a decade of experience discovered "the few ceremony books available were written in either a particular style or from a specific religious view, offering limited variety for customizing a wedding to reflect a couple's unique and personal perspective and intentions." Some key information within the book: * A large collection of spiritual and non-spiritual wording examples * Several sample wedding and renewal ceremonies * A worksheet to help easily compose the ceremony * Instructions for obtaining a marriage license * Who can legally perform the ceremony and steps to becoming ordained * Advice on selecting the right Officiant * Information on filing the paperwork to make the wedding legal

A practical, step-by-step approach to writing and conducting a Wedding Ceremony.In this shorter, guidebook version of the bestselling book, “Sacred Ceremony: Create and Officiate Personalized Wedding Ceremonies,” readers are given all the information they need to write and officiate a personalized and meaningful wedding ceremony.Some key information within the book:• The meanings behind each traditional element of a wedding ceremony• Several sample wedding ceremonies• Instructions for obtaining a marriage license• Steps to becoming ordained• Advice on selecting the right Officiant• Information on filing the paperwork to make your wedding legal

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Officiate a Wedding Ceremony Everything you need to know to easily compose and conduct a wedding ceremony and make it legal. In this revised, expanded and retitled edition of the previously titled bestseller, "Sacred Ceremony," "Do-It-Yourself Wedding Ceremony," brings the focus back to the real purpose of a wedding ... the sacred agreement, the vows, between two people that defines their marriage. In step-by-step, informative chapters, Dayna Reid describes the elements of a wedding ceremony from beginning to end, and the choices people can make with each element. "Do-It-Yourself Wedding Ceremony" includes a wealth of wording and ceremony selections, to celebrate diverse styles, beliefs and traditions, from Christian to Zen, to the simple declarations of love that transcend tradition. Reid, an ordained Officiant with more than a decade of experience discovered "the few ceremony books available were written in either a particular style or from a specific religious view, offering limited variety for customizing a wedding to reflect a couple's unique and personal perspective and intentions." Some key information within the book: * A large collection of spiritual and non-spiritual wording examples * Several sample wedding and renewal ceremonies * A worksheet to help easily compose the vows and the ceremony * Instructions for obtaining a marriage license * Who can legally perform the ceremony and steps to becoming ordained * Advice on selecting the right Officiant * Information on filing the paperwork to make the wedding legal

Say “I do” to tying the knot. “Officiant Lisa Francesca has literally written the book on how to plan the perfect ceremony.” —Martha Stewart Weddings According to a 2019 WeddingWire report based on data from more than 18,000 newlyweds, only twenty-five percent of weddings are taking place in religious institutions. More than one in three American weddings are being officiated by a friend or family member. With the officiating trend on the rise, novice officiants need a resource to guide them. In The Wedding Officiant’s Guide, interfaith minister Lisa Francesca breaks down the entire officiating process, from becoming an ordained officiant and interviewing the couple to drafting and performing a moving ceremony. Written in an engaging and friendly tone, and featuring empowering advice, suggested readings, stories and lessons learned from new officiants, and practical tips from wedding planners, this inviting handbook will help new officiants write and deliver a wedding ceremony that fulfills marriage laws, delights guests, and honors the marrying couple.

The Wedding Journey is a unique guidebook that couples contemplating marriage will value. Rev. Hannah Desmond incorporates both ancient teachings and leading-edge thought in the crafting of wedding ceremonies for twenty-first century couples. She offers sage advice and assistance for creating your wedding ceremony, personal vows, and a fulfilling marriage. Hannah has created authentic, contemporary wedding scripts, which can serve as complete wedding services or as templates in the creation of your own ceremony. The ancient Celtic wedding practice of Handfasting is included, with a full explanation of tying the knot. You receive guidance as you begin the process of creating your ceremony, accessing your deepest emotions, and verbalizing your true feelings through your wedding vows. Beneficial practices and exercises are included to help alleviate the stress that may arise as you plan your wedding and prepare for your transition into married life. Hannah introduces effective techniques for harnessing the power of your thoughts, words, and emotions to alleviate distressful misunderstandings and allow for greater communication and a deeper bond in your marriage. With humor and compassion, Hannah helps you avoid some of the wedding pitfalls she has witnessed in her twenty years as a wedding celebrant. There are anecdotes to make you laugh and advice on a myriad of unique wedding elements from using your astrological flower in your bouquet to incorporating a unity ritual in your ceremony. The information and assistance offered throughout The Wedding Journey provides couples with fresh ideas and the emotional support and understanding necessary to create a deeply meaningful wedding ceremony, powerful and enduring vows, an awakened heart, and the flow of great love, prosperity, serenity, and joy into their marriage.

In Sacred Ceremony: How to Create Ceremonies for Healing, Transitions, and Celebrations, Steven Farmer offers ideas on how to create your own ceremonies to consecrate the critical events and passages that you experience on your life’s journey.

Stork's guidebook is designed to help couples write their own ceremony or to create a meaningful, personalized ceremony from a compendium of non-traditional, life-affirming statements, pledges, prayers, rituals, and blessings.