Vows : The African-American Couples' Guide to Designing a Sacred Ceremony

Gives you the guidance & inspiration you need to focus your energy on the spiritual & sacred aspects of your wedding day. Chapters: reflecting on your commitment; ceremonial rituals from around the world; & writing your own wedding vows: vows from many traditions & religions, as well as guidelines for transforming your feelings for each other into words. There is advice on selecting your wedding attendants & their special role, & on how to welcome children into your ceremony, as well as sensitive counsel on renewal of vows, remarriage, & joining ceremonies. Illuminated by stories & anecdotes from couples remembering their own weddings Beautiful black & white photos.Cole, Harriette is the author of 'Vows : The African-American Couples' Guide to Designing a Sacred Ceremony', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422353806 and ISBN 142235380X.