The Distinctive Wedding Ceremony: Planning Guide for Creating

The Distinctive Wedding Ceremony: Planning Guide for Creating a Personalized, Unique Ceremony Supporting ALL Couples, Same Sex and Opposite Sex or How ... Ideal for Ministers and Online Officiants

Description The Distinctive Wedding Ceremony is an extensive guide for both same-sex and opposite sex couples wishing to design a unique, seamless, and memorable ceremony. It also serves as a how-to resource for officiants of all faiths, from novice to sage. One of the first books published to support ALL couples â€“ of every lifestyle and belief; it is interfaith in nature and makes creating personalized nuptials effortless. It assures every couple of a genuine and meaningful service. The content features a heartfelt collection of 80+ ceremony choices of both fresh/contemporary writings as well as more traditional selections. Rev. Mary Calhoun encourages creativity and personalization by blending favored selections. The author mentors couples and officiants through the orchestration of the processional scheme, formal escorting (seating of parents and grandparents) and the VIP ceremony seating plan. This chapter includes essential diagrams, templates and checklists to streamline your day: the Coupleâ€™s Pre-Wedding Ceremony Checklist, Rehearsal Checklist and Day-of Checklist. Invaluable tools include a detailed wedding day Sample Timeline, Vendor List, Emergency Kit List, and Facility Rental Check List. For the officiants, a Pre-Wedding Overview, a guide for drafting an Officiantâ€™s Welcome Address, and Officiantâ€™s Day-of Checklist. An entire chapter acquaints one with the intricate nuances of running a rehearsal â€“ complete with two staging diagrams and step-by-step instructions. This book insightfully provides the soon-to-be married couple a â€œHappily Ever Afterâ€ segment. This relationship handbook covers the topics of communication, sustained romance and an easy-to-use template for a coupleâ€™s mission statement. It includes a suggested reading list. Praise for The Distinctive Wedding Ceremony: â€œRev. Mary has created a very valuable resource for couples navigating the wedding world and has done so with sensitivity, wisdom and grace. The Distinctive Wedding Ceremony is definitely something I would recommend for brides and grooms gearing up for the big day.â€ Ali Brownrigg Editor, Seattle Bride â€œThe Distinctive Wedding Ceremony will help countless couples and families begin new chapters together with love, inspiration, kindness, grace, humor, trust, and everything that is honest and personal. At a time when couples may feel so many obligations to adhere to, outdated rules and a world of â€œshouldsâ€ and â€œshould nots,â€ this book respects traditions while at the same time empowers people to reflect on who they really are, and create memorable events in their own words and in their own ways. It is a must read for anyone starting lifeâ€™s greatest journey with the one they love!â€ -Debbie Friend Haynes, Public Relations Consultant Founder of Debbie Friend Consulting â€œMary Calhoun has designed a guide that is fresh, innovative, and original, supporting ceremonies of love for everyone!â€ -Brian Roberts and Daniel Crawford Groom and Groom â€œThe Distinctive Wedding Ceremony is thoughtfully composed for all couples. Mary Calhoun has a tenderhearted approach to creating your perfect wedding ceremony and a foundation for a successful marriage. She brings her many years of knowledge and expertise to foster a comfortable environment and an open conversation. The Distinctive Wedding Ceremony enriches the experience of getting married and reminds us what is truly important. Your journey with Mary might start today but she will stay with you for a lifetime!â€ -Stephanie Solomon Founder, Solomon Event Planning â€œIn The Distinctive Wedding Ceremony, Mary Calhoun has crafted the foremost guide for couples seeking a fresh approach to the traditional wedding ceremony. Her creativity, passion, sincerity and experience shine through!â€ -Minaz Abji and Shelmina Babai Abji Executive VP Asset Management VP, Global Microsoft Alliance at IBM Host Hotels and Resorts (AND Bride and Groom)
Country USA
Brand CREATESPACE
Manufacturer CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781493636426
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	CREATESPACE
Manufacturer	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781493636426
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Distinctive Wedding Ceremony: Planning Guide for Creating a Personalized, Unique Ceremony Supporting ALL Couples, Same Sex and Opposite Sex or How ... Ideal for Ministers and Online Officiants

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