Many engageg couples- no matter what their personal style, find themselves turning back to tradition for their wedding ceremony. Is there a way to follow tradition and still carve your own wedding path? Yes, there is, with this unique book.

Michael Foley presents meaningful wedding traditions so old that they're practically new again. Roman Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and jewish wedding traditions fill this comprehensive guidebook, the only one of its kind. From Music to flowers to vows and ceremonies to blessings, Foley's Wedding Rites contains a vast assortment of rich traditions very usable in weddings today. Best of all, it's easy to reference and easy to use!

Wedding Rites:

• Concrete suggestion for each facet of your wedding, from engagement to reception
• Guidelines for designing your own distinctive wedding program
  
• Practical advice for interfaith weddings
• Forgotten wedding customs -- carecloths, loving cups, coin blessings, and much more