Wedding Rites: A Complete Guide to Traditional Vows, Music, Ceremonies, Blessings, and Interfaith Services Paperback – April 22, 2008

This book was in perfect condition! Very pleased. Thank you!

This book gives ideas and examples of traditional wedding ceremonies, with ample suggestions at the end of each chapter.Although the ceremonies and excerpts given are traditional, they are a good basis for developing your own unique wedding.

I like the book. I was looking for something a little more than what was in this book. This does not mean that this book isn't what someone else is looking for.

Love the book, The book was in excellant condition and fast shipping. Would recommend this seller. Book is good for planning a wedding or giving a wedding minister ideas.

Excellent, useful book filled with great research.

To me this book is useless.

If you're looking for a book that panders to prevailing contemporary sentiments about what a traditional Catholic or Jewish wedding should be, this is not your book, as the parish pastor's review above attests. Rather, this is a thorough and fascinating intelligent treatment of religious cultural traditions for anyone who might be interested, including pastors who might want to offer some guidance to their parishioners about the meaningful traditions of their own faith rather than simply let the tail of popular culture wag the dog. A brilliant treatment!

As a parish pastor, I got this volume to add to my set of resources for brides and grooms to consider when planning their wedding service. After reading it, I am convinced that most of it is a little too arcane for nearly all the couples I've ever dealt with. I guess if someone wanted a hyper-traditional wedding, it would be useful.