Wedding Readings: Centuries of Writing and Rituals on Love and Marriage
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Book Overview
This rich collection of writings on the nature of love and commitment has long delighted brides and grooms of every denomination. Culled from both sacred and secular texts, and suitable for either traditional or informal wedding ceremonies, these selections might be included in Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, interfaith, and non-denominational exchanges of vows. Among the passages appropriate for readings by parents, friends, or the bride and groom are selections from Plato and Sappho, Rilke and Auden, Ecclesiastes and Euripedes, Shakespeare and Donne, pascal and Montaigne, Emily Dickinson and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. There are love songs from the Aztecs and Eskimos, Hindu and African wedding prayers, a Buddhist marriage homily, a Shaker hymn, and Irish blessing, excerpts from Coptic Orthodox and Greek Orthodox marriage services, and passages from the Old and New Testaments, some familiar, some surprising. With myriad choices, Wedding Readings will help you add a special, personal touch to your marriage ceremony.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0140088792
ISBN13:9780140088793
Release Date:March 1996
Publisher:Penguin Books
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.0" x 7.7"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
For those looking to personalize their wedding ceremony, this is the book for you. While my husband and I wanted some traditional elements, we were aching to find some fresh new readings and verses to incorporate into our ceremony. We were not binded by the regulations of a church service (although I believe we could have still used many of our passages), so we felt free to choose scriptures, poems and readings from all over the globe. All in all, I felt we prepared a refreshing, beautiful and sentimental ceremony. Best of all, it was actually FUN planning this part of our wedding- it helped us reconnect amongst the circus of flowers, photographs, invitations, etc. My sister is getting married next fall, and so I bought her this book for Christmas. She agreed that it was one of the best compilations she has seen out on the market.
Great Resource Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I've lost track of the number of weddings that I've conducted or assisted using this book. My wife and I originally used it to find readings for our own wedding 16 years ago. Since then, I've given it to many about-to-be-wedded couples, and they inevitably love it. An uncommonly thoughtful and wide selection of great quotes & readings.
Great book for finding readings for a special ceremony!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I really enjoyed all the readings this book included. It has religious and non religious readings. It includes sonnets, love poems and passages from the Bible. If you want some alternative selections for your ceremony, I definately recommend this book. Whether you are Jewish, Christian or Atheist this book really has something for everyone. Some of the readings they include in this book would be great to be recited at the reception, or be placed in your wedding program or invitation. I would recommend reading this book from cover to cover so that yu don't miss any of the special passages that you may want to incorporate!
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
An excellent collection of readings from great literature, and various cultures and religions. With so many good selections and such variety, the book nears a one-stop shopping resource for readings. Makes you want to have more than one ceremony! The author provides some subtle suggestion/guidance by grouping readings according to themes and speakers.
A Very Useful Reference and an Interesting Read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
This book is just packed with readings drawn from great literature. Some are long, some are short--all are interesting and many make good candidates for inclusion in a wedding ceremony. The book is divided into sections, covering different "themes" relating to love and marriage. Some are even a little racy! At the end, Munro suggests some ideal reading for various members of the family and bridal party. I think those planning a wedding and thinking about the meaning of marriage will find this a good book. The passages are moving and thought-provoking, and if you're looking for a good wedding reading you're sure to find one here.
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