How To Say 'I Do': Make your civil marriage ceremony your ownThe writing is on the wall. Traditional weddings are on the way out, and civil ceremonies are in. But while many people know what they don't want - no church, no priest - most are left wondering what they can do instead. Packed full of ideas, inspiration, stories and excerpts from real weddings, How To Say I Do is a snappy pint-sized handbook that provides all the answers for brides and grooms-to-be wanting to create their own perfect wedding ceremony. * What to say and how to say it * Choosing the perfect venue and location * Creating the right mood for you * Finding a simpatico wedding celebrant * Trouble shooting tips (e.g. parent politics) Along with loads of poems and readings ranging from The Owl and the Pussy Cat to The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer, and inspirational wedding vows plucked from private ceremonies, celebrants' suggestions books, and daytime soaps, How to Say I Do takes the hassle out of organising your marriage ceremony and puts the fun and intimacy back in. |
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... vows exchanged will intervene if necessary signs all the official documentation . Auckland celebrant Jocelyn Fausett has been asked to stand in at a number of Wiccan weddings . At a recent celebration , Carmina Burana was playing in the ...
... vows exchanged will intervene if necessary signs all the official documentation . Auckland celebrant Jocelyn Fausett has been asked to stand in at a number of Wiccan weddings . At a recent celebration , Carmina Burana was playing in the ...
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... vows , readings and songs and was officiated by a loved and respected older friend of the couple but was not sanctioned by the state . Both Mark and Liz were very happy with the ceremony . In New South Wales , as the legal status of ...
... vows , readings and songs and was officiated by a loved and respected older friend of the couple but was not sanctioned by the state . Both Mark and Liz were very happy with the ceremony . In New South Wales , as the legal status of ...
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Contents
Lets start at the very beginning | 16 |
The 16 elements of a civil marriage ceremony | 31 |
The politics of marriage ceremonies | 116 |
Choosing the surprise card | 139 |
Sources of inspiration | 153 |
Contacts | 196 |
Index | 219 |
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