Author: Dayna Reid
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781790774715
Category : Wedding etiquette
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Readers are given all the information they need to write and officiate a personalized and meaningful wedding ceremony, including: The meanings behind each traditional element of a wedding ceremony; A large collection of spiritual and non-spiritual wording examples; Several sample wedding and renewal ceremonies; A worksheet to help you easily compose your ceremony; Ideas for including extra personal touches; Clear information on who can legally perform your ceremony; Instructions for obtaining your marriage license; Steps to becoming ordained; Advice on selecting the right Officiant; Information on filing the paperwork to make your wedding legal.
Do-It-Yourself Wedding Ceremony: Choosing the Perfect Words and Officiating Your Unforgettable Day
Author: Dayna Reid
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781790774715
Category : Wedding etiquette
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Readers are given all the information they need to write and officiate a personalized and meaningful wedding ceremony, including: The meanings behind each traditional element of a wedding ceremony; A large collection of spiritual and non-spiritual wording examples; Several sample wedding and renewal ceremonies; A worksheet to help you easily compose your ceremony; Ideas for including extra personal touches; Clear information on who can legally perform your ceremony; Instructions for obtaining your marriage license; Steps to becoming ordained; Advice on selecting the right Officiant; Information on filing the paperwork to make your wedding legal.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781790774715
Category : Wedding etiquette
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Readers are given all the information they need to write and officiate a personalized and meaningful wedding ceremony, including: The meanings behind each traditional element of a wedding ceremony; A large collection of spiritual and non-spiritual wording examples; Several sample wedding and renewal ceremonies; A worksheet to help you easily compose your ceremony; Ideas for including extra personal touches; Clear information on who can legally perform your ceremony; Instructions for obtaining your marriage license; Steps to becoming ordained; Advice on selecting the right Officiant; Information on filing the paperwork to make your wedding legal.
Officiating Weddings
Author: Dayna Reid
Publisher: Dayna Mason
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Bestselling Author, Dayna (Reid) Mason, walks you through all the steps needed to establish yourself as a reputable, well paid, and in-demand Officiant. Key information in this book includes: •Guidance on how to establish your business •Ideas for advertising your services •Advice on pricing your services and getting paid •Guidance for meeting with your clients •Instructions for conducting the rehearsal •Guidance on how to officiate the wedding ceremony •Steps to becoming ordained •Clear information on offering pre-marital counseling •Ideas for following up with couples after the ceremony
Publisher: Dayna Mason
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Bestselling Author, Dayna (Reid) Mason, walks you through all the steps needed to establish yourself as a reputable, well paid, and in-demand Officiant. Key information in this book includes: •Guidance on how to establish your business •Ideas for advertising your services •Advice on pricing your services and getting paid •Guidance for meeting with your clients •Instructions for conducting the rehearsal •Guidance on how to officiate the wedding ceremony •Steps to becoming ordained •Clear information on offering pre-marital counseling •Ideas for following up with couples after the ceremony
A Practical Wedding
Author: Meg Keene
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 0738246735
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? How to communicate decisions to your family Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches: the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 0738246735
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? How to communicate decisions to your family Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches: the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.
The Wedding Ceremony Planner
Author: Judith Ann Johnson
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
ISBN: 9781402203435
Category : Marriage service
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Many couples want a spiritual but not a religious ceremony that truly celebrates their unique set of beliefs, values and life circumstances. They want their ceremony, their way but don't know where to begin or what questions they need to ask. The Wedding Ceremony Planner is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide. It covers everything you need to know to create a beautiful ceremony text and to anticipate and address all the profound and mundane logistics with ease, grace and fun. It includes hundreds of text excerpts reflecting the many voices with which our hearts speak. There are also ten sample ceremony texts for the inclusion of children, the telling of the couple's story, the renewal of vows and a commitment ceremony. Checklists and worksheets are included to manage all the details. The Wedding Ceremony Planner is also an invaluable resource for clergy of all faiths, wedding planners and location coordinators. Sprinkled with anecdotes about lessons learned by couples creating their weddings, this book is filled with the wisdom of experience Praise for The Wedding Ceremony Planner "Weddings are sacred acts surrounded by material hoopla. The Wedding Ceremony Planner clarifies the worldly issues but keeps the spirit central. It's the balance that every couple needs." -Marianne Williamson, author, The Gift of Change "With countless samples of ceremony segments and worksheets toput them all together, The Wedding Ceremony Planner affirms what we all hope for: to communicate our love in a clear, heartfelt manner that truly reflects who we are." -Jack Canfield, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Bride's Soul® "In this time of increasing exchange and friendship between people of many cultures ... what the world needs is an intelligent and compassionate 'how to' book on performing interfaith ceremonies. This book is an excellent example." -The Very Reverend James Parks Morton Founder and President of the Interfaith Center of New York "[This book] was [wonderful] in helping us create our wedding ceremony. Not only was it easy to follow, but it made us think of things we never would have thought of on our own ... Going through the book also brought us closer ... it is the one thing we have sat down and done 100% together." -Jennifer Buehler and Frank Yanoti Jr., Bride and Groom "Planning the wedding ceremony in itself can be a process of discovery for a couple entering marriage ... this marvelous book ... help[s] couples design a ceremony that truly and personally characterizes the meaning and uniqueness of each union." -Pril Smiley, Mohonk Mountain House "This book will aid and guide the couple in the creation of their unique wedding ceremony that appropriately states their personal beliefs. How refreshing, how important, how appropriate to help make the wedding yours." -Alexandra Stoddard, author of Choosing Happiness
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
ISBN: 9781402203435
Category : Marriage service
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Many couples want a spiritual but not a religious ceremony that truly celebrates their unique set of beliefs, values and life circumstances. They want their ceremony, their way but don't know where to begin or what questions they need to ask. The Wedding Ceremony Planner is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide. It covers everything you need to know to create a beautiful ceremony text and to anticipate and address all the profound and mundane logistics with ease, grace and fun. It includes hundreds of text excerpts reflecting the many voices with which our hearts speak. There are also ten sample ceremony texts for the inclusion of children, the telling of the couple's story, the renewal of vows and a commitment ceremony. Checklists and worksheets are included to manage all the details. The Wedding Ceremony Planner is also an invaluable resource for clergy of all faiths, wedding planners and location coordinators. Sprinkled with anecdotes about lessons learned by couples creating their weddings, this book is filled with the wisdom of experience Praise for The Wedding Ceremony Planner "Weddings are sacred acts surrounded by material hoopla. The Wedding Ceremony Planner clarifies the worldly issues but keeps the spirit central. It's the balance that every couple needs." -Marianne Williamson, author, The Gift of Change "With countless samples of ceremony segments and worksheets toput them all together, The Wedding Ceremony Planner affirms what we all hope for: to communicate our love in a clear, heartfelt manner that truly reflects who we are." -Jack Canfield, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Bride's Soul® "In this time of increasing exchange and friendship between people of many cultures ... what the world needs is an intelligent and compassionate 'how to' book on performing interfaith ceremonies. This book is an excellent example." -The Very Reverend James Parks Morton Founder and President of the Interfaith Center of New York "[This book] was [wonderful] in helping us create our wedding ceremony. Not only was it easy to follow, but it made us think of things we never would have thought of on our own ... Going through the book also brought us closer ... it is the one thing we have sat down and done 100% together." -Jennifer Buehler and Frank Yanoti Jr., Bride and Groom "Planning the wedding ceremony in itself can be a process of discovery for a couple entering marriage ... this marvelous book ... help[s] couples design a ceremony that truly and personally characterizes the meaning and uniqueness of each union." -Pril Smiley, Mohonk Mountain House "This book will aid and guide the couple in the creation of their unique wedding ceremony that appropriately states their personal beliefs. How refreshing, how important, how appropriate to help make the wedding yours." -Alexandra Stoddard, author of Choosing Happiness
Do-It-Yourself Wedding Ceremony
Author: Dayna Mason
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781726020145
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Third edition of bestselling wedding ceremony book.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781726020145
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Third edition of bestselling wedding ceremony book.
The Wedding Officiant's Guide
Author: Lisa Francesca
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452130515
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452130515
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
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.
Officiate Your First Wedding
Author: Bradley Lau
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781081207090
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
If you are performing your friend's or relative's wedding ceremony, there is so much that you just don't know. And certainly, many things can go wrong on this super important day. Take the advice given by a professional wedding officiant, who has performed hundreds of wedding ceremonies and knows the problems that can occur. This book will prepare you so you don't make the mistakes many beginners make and it will give you many tips that will ensure your first time officiating a wedding will be a success!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781081207090
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
If you are performing your friend's or relative's wedding ceremony, there is so much that you just don't know. And certainly, many things can go wrong on this super important day. Take the advice given by a professional wedding officiant, who has performed hundreds of wedding ceremonies and knows the problems that can occur. This book will prepare you so you don't make the mistakes many beginners make and it will give you many tips that will ensure your first time officiating a wedding will be a success!
Wedding Sermons and Marriage Ceremonies
Author: Derl Keefer
Publisher: CSS Publishing
ISBN: 0788015737
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Wedding Sermons and Marriage Ceremonies by Derl Keefer is a book on wedding sermons and wedding homilies. Topics covered in this book include: - wedding sermons - christian wedding sermons - protestant wedding sermons - wedding homilies Marriage ceremonies don't have to fall into a routine of just doing and saying the same old things. This creative resource provides pastors with several unique marriage liturgies, including ceremonies for a traditional wedding, a wedding of an older couple, a second marriage with children, a marriage combined with communion, and more. They're guaranteed to put meaning into one of the most important days of a couple's life. This is a wonderful resource for those who want to be sensitive to the needs of couples from all backgrounds. Tom Barnard, Vice President Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, Massachusetts This collection also contains 14 five-minute wedding homilies which addresses a variety of situations. Blending images from scripture and the practical realities of modern life, these succinct messages reveal the connection between faith in God and the promises of marriage. Included are meditations for a marriage when both parties have been divorced; a widowed, mature couple; a wedding in an outdoor setting; a formal wedding; and the marriage of a couple with a baby...and more! Derl Keefer is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University (B.A.) and Nazarene Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and is senior pastor of Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene in Three Rivers, Michigan. His sermons and articles have appeared in numerous clergy publications, and Keefer leads workshops and seminars on preaching and Sunday School ministry. Cheryl Rohret graduated summa cum laude from Sterling College (B.A.) prior to earning the M.Div. degree from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She has served as pastor of churches in Iowa and Washington, and currently spends her time writing, preaching, and leading retreats. Wedding Sermons and Marriage Ceremonies by Derl Keefer is a book on wedding sermons and wedding homilies. Topics covered in this book include: wedding sermons, christian wedding sermons, protestant wedding sermons, and wedding homilies.
Publisher: CSS Publishing
ISBN: 0788015737
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Wedding Sermons and Marriage Ceremonies by Derl Keefer is a book on wedding sermons and wedding homilies. Topics covered in this book include: - wedding sermons - christian wedding sermons - protestant wedding sermons - wedding homilies Marriage ceremonies don't have to fall into a routine of just doing and saying the same old things. This creative resource provides pastors with several unique marriage liturgies, including ceremonies for a traditional wedding, a wedding of an older couple, a second marriage with children, a marriage combined with communion, and more. They're guaranteed to put meaning into one of the most important days of a couple's life. This is a wonderful resource for those who want to be sensitive to the needs of couples from all backgrounds. Tom Barnard, Vice President Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, Massachusetts This collection also contains 14 five-minute wedding homilies which addresses a variety of situations. Blending images from scripture and the practical realities of modern life, these succinct messages reveal the connection between faith in God and the promises of marriage. Included are meditations for a marriage when both parties have been divorced; a widowed, mature couple; a wedding in an outdoor setting; a formal wedding; and the marriage of a couple with a baby...and more! Derl Keefer is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University (B.A.) and Nazarene Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and is senior pastor of Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene in Three Rivers, Michigan. His sermons and articles have appeared in numerous clergy publications, and Keefer leads workshops and seminars on preaching and Sunday School ministry. Cheryl Rohret graduated summa cum laude from Sterling College (B.A.) prior to earning the M.Div. degree from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She has served as pastor of churches in Iowa and Washington, and currently spends her time writing, preaching, and leading retreats. Wedding Sermons and Marriage Ceremonies by Derl Keefer is a book on wedding sermons and wedding homilies. Topics covered in this book include: wedding sermons, christian wedding sermons, protestant wedding sermons, and wedding homilies.
The Wedding Book
Author: Mindy Weiss
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 0761189793
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
The Idea Book. The How-to Book. The Everything Book. It’s the ultimate wedding planning bible from the ultimate wedding planner. From getting engaged to getting to the altar to taking off for your honeymoon to preserving the memories forever, this is the book to help you bring your dream wedding to life, no matter how big or small your budget. The Wedding Book is: Your fashion consultant, menu planner, etiquette expert, and floral designer An insider source for stretching budgets and negotiating contracts A digital-savvy friend for making the most of Instagram, Etsy, Pinterest, and wedding planning websites and apps A wise shoulder to lean on when sticky family issues come up Whatever the subject—cakes, stationery, dress shopping, lingerie, tents, Uber, insurance, porta-potties, party favors, the toasts, looking great in photos, tipping, and thank-you notes—The Wedding Book has the answer. Includes lists, schedules, budgeting tools, and timelines.
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 0761189793
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
The Idea Book. The How-to Book. The Everything Book. It’s the ultimate wedding planning bible from the ultimate wedding planner. From getting engaged to getting to the altar to taking off for your honeymoon to preserving the memories forever, this is the book to help you bring your dream wedding to life, no matter how big or small your budget. The Wedding Book is: Your fashion consultant, menu planner, etiquette expert, and floral designer An insider source for stretching budgets and negotiating contracts A digital-savvy friend for making the most of Instagram, Etsy, Pinterest, and wedding planning websites and apps A wise shoulder to lean on when sticky family issues come up Whatever the subject—cakes, stationery, dress shopping, lingerie, tents, Uber, insurance, porta-potties, party favors, the toasts, looking great in photos, tipping, and thank-you notes—The Wedding Book has the answer. Includes lists, schedules, budgeting tools, and timelines.
How To Officiate A Non-Denominational Wedding Ceremony
Author: J. P. Reynolds
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781521270714
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
To officiate a wedding ceremony for a couple you know and love is one of life's great honors and delights.When your couple invited you to conduct their ceremony, you felt flattered and excited. Then, a little later, chances are you began to wonder - what did I get myself into? How do I conduct a wedding ceremony? HOW TO OFFICIATE A NON-DENOMINATIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY guides you through every step of the process for writing and delivering a personalized ceremony that is traditional enough in structure to make guests comfortable, yet contemporary in word and substance. Topics include: -How to personalize the various moments in a ceremony -How to involve guests and the wedding party-How to incorporate cultural traditions-How to introduce and segue various segments-How to organize for flow and energy -How to speak with confidence Bonus Sections include information on: -Vows-Rings-Unity Rituals-Blessings-"Non-blessings" - Readings and inspiration-Essential prep and day-of checklistsThis Revised Edition includes: NEW Bonus Sections!New Bonus #1: Interviews with first-time officiants who share their perspectives on the experience. New Bonus #2: A "before and after" ceremony script from a first time officiant I coached. New Bonus #3: Tips on how to personalize a ceremony incorporating Family + FriendsNew Bonus #5: 20 Things you need to keep in mind as you prep for your ceremonyNew Bonus #6: How to answer "The" question couples most often askYour couple invited you to officiate their ceremony because they want something that is uniquely theirs and not clichéd drivel from some unknown officiant. The ceremony is your gift to the couple and in this book I going show you how to give them a gift that will be a touchstone for their life together!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781521270714
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
To officiate a wedding ceremony for a couple you know and love is one of life's great honors and delights.When your couple invited you to conduct their ceremony, you felt flattered and excited. Then, a little later, chances are you began to wonder - what did I get myself into? How do I conduct a wedding ceremony? HOW TO OFFICIATE A NON-DENOMINATIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY guides you through every step of the process for writing and delivering a personalized ceremony that is traditional enough in structure to make guests comfortable, yet contemporary in word and substance. Topics include: -How to personalize the various moments in a ceremony -How to involve guests and the wedding party-How to incorporate cultural traditions-How to introduce and segue various segments-How to organize for flow and energy -How to speak with confidence Bonus Sections include information on: -Vows-Rings-Unity Rituals-Blessings-"Non-blessings" - Readings and inspiration-Essential prep and day-of checklistsThis Revised Edition includes: NEW Bonus Sections!New Bonus #1: Interviews with first-time officiants who share their perspectives on the experience. New Bonus #2: A "before and after" ceremony script from a first time officiant I coached. New Bonus #3: Tips on how to personalize a ceremony incorporating Family + FriendsNew Bonus #5: 20 Things you need to keep in mind as you prep for your ceremonyNew Bonus #6: How to answer "The" question couples most often askYour couple invited you to officiate their ceremony because they want something that is uniquely theirs and not clichéd drivel from some unknown officiant. The ceremony is your gift to the couple and in this book I going show you how to give them a gift that will be a touchstone for their life together!