A world of ways to say "I do" : wedding vows, readings, poems, and customs from different traditions and cultures

Overview: The words we choose with which to say "I do" reflect a couple's individual love and expresses their innermost hopes for what their marriage and commitment will be for their lifetime. Today's modern bride and groom want to incorporate tradition, eloquence, and faithful promises into their vows, and this beautiful book offers ideas and inspirations for incorporating meaningful words and thoughts of love into their special day. In this book couples will discover how others from around the world and across time have chosen to say "I do" as well as the derivatives and customs behind these words. More than simply a guide to writing wedding vows, this beautifully packaged collection includes: Dozens of diverse vows, poems, and readings from a range of cultural and religious traditions; Includes customs from Catholicism, Protestant, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Baha'i, Hispanic, Native American, Asian, European, and other religions and cultures; Tips on crafting vows that reflect the couple's singular style and honor the sacredness of their commitment 00000___84bf74ea7b766901919642d6a5d15331......Page 1 00001___e3b7565b990e1d8f261a46bb2e5263a6......Page 2 00002___4c13b5c69d4c356371e34ff9bd7ad3cd......Page 3 00003___0e32e55bbf25c6514f2904c00070b2b4......Page 4 00004___b0672758a594f10eaf537a9bb32b175c......Page 5 00005___52d0b1d3045c68ab11f832581371b07a......Page 6 00006___a18d08e2561e57ff63053265d47947ce......Page 7 00007___65f8d5883dac8b01d958c0758d6e5ecc......Page 8 00008___49cdf6d974106d2d244344856a217c6c......Page 9 00009___1aa4492b1484cb11058776ec9ffc7792......Page 10 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Today's modern bride and groom want to incorporate tradition, eloquence, and faithful promises into their vows, and this beautiful book offers ideas and inspirations for incorporating meaningful words and thoughts of love into their special day. That said, wedding vows are perhaps the most important and sacred part of the ceremony and today's couples want to imbue their vows with intent and meaning. That's where this book by a strong-selling, inspirational, gift book author comes in. How We Say I Do is filled with traditional and unconventional vows, poems, and readings, fascinating histories of vows and wedding experiences from a variety of cultural and religious traditions (Catholicism, Protestant, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Baha'i, Hispanic, Native American, Asian, Eurpean, and others). Also included is advice and information on how to personalize and create wedding vows to make the special day even more meaningful The words we choose with which to say "I do" reflect a couple's individual love and expresses their innermost hopes for what their marriage and commitment will be for their lifetime. This book shows couples how others from around the world and across time have chosen to say "I do" as well as the derivatives and customs behind these words. Give her a smooch Introduction: congratulations! Writing your own wedding vows A world of wedding ceremonies A world of wedding vows A world of poems, blessings, meditations, and quotations A world of proverbs Wedding symbols, traditions, and superstitions Afterword. Offers ideas for using meaningful vows, poems, blessings, quotations, and readings from a variety of cultural and religious traditions into a wedding ceremony.