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Helpful Wedding Books

How to Have the Wedding You Want (Not the One Everybody Else Wants You to Have) by Danielle Claro

A wedding guide for the couple who wants to break tradition and minimize stress. With strong support and a sense of humor, the author offers creative choices, realistic strategies and advice on how to withstand the pressure of family, friends, and "experts" and have a unique and affordable wedding.

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Weddings: The Magic of Creating Your Own Ceremony
by Henry S. Basayne & Linda R. Janowitz

Probably the best overall wedding book of its kind. Guides you through exploring your preferences and values, differences and similarities so you can discover what best fits your situation. Explains why creating your own ceremony is so important. Examples of many types of ceremonies, with ideas on vows, rituals, and ways to involve family.Suggestions for incorporating readings, music, and ethnic traditions.

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Conversations Before a Marriage: A Handbook for Creating and Sustaining Powerful, Intimate & Loving Relationships
by Matt Kramer

Questions you should ask each other before you say "I do." This book encourages open and constructive dialogue about various aspects of your relationship and individual values and feelings which could affect the quality of your marriage in the future. Lays out a very practical and effective system for putting potential problems on the table and exploring solutions before the wedding. Written by a professional mediator.

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Weddings for Grownups: Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Wedding Your Way by Carroll Stoner

More traditional and conservative than the books listed above (and includes religious references), but none the less offers great common sense advice and practical ideas for every type of wedding. Checklists help couples through every part of the planning process. This book will help you keep everything in perspective and create the ceremony and reception that YOU want to have, not the one other people think you should have.

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