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Title: With These Words...I Thee Wed: Contemporary Wedding Vows for Today's Couples by Barbara Eklof ISBN: 1-55850-980-1 Publisher: Adams Media Corporation Pub. Date: February, 1989 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (9 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Good information, but poor organization makes it hard to use
Comment: This book is specifically for couples wanting to write their wedding vows, whether by borrowing the words of others or using their own. There are separate chapters for secular versus religious vows, and there are also shorter chapters addressing special topics/situations such as uniting as individuals and special settings. Finally, the author offers a questionnaire to guide you in writing your own vows from scratch.
The suggestions in this book are good, as there are many beautiful and uniquely worded statements. However, the chapters themselves offer absolutely no organization, making it hard to determine exactly how the words should be used. For example, it is sometimes unclear where one segment ends and the next begins--ie, whether certain sections are designed to be used together or separately. Furthermore, there are no guidelines as to whether the couple should repeat the vows after the officiant, repeat them together, say them in exchange, etc. A final criticism is that the last two sections of the book--a personalized record of your wedding and an index of first lines--are virtual useless, as couples are unlikely to use this book as a keepsake and the index would only be helpful if you already knew the words you wanted.
One final note: if you are looking for a book to help you write you entire wedding ceremony from start to finish, this book is definitely not for you. It addresses vows only and does not contain suggestions for other ceremony elements such as the readings and the ring exchange. However, if you simply want some ideas of how to write your vows and/or are considering writing your own, you may find this book to be helpful.
Rating: 5
Summary: The ORIGINAL and STILL THE BEST!
Comment: After reading a full page article about this book in Brides Magazine many years ago, I instantly ran out and bought it for my upcoming wedding. "Exceptional" didn't began to describe it! There were tons of beautifully written secular vows, a section of inspiring religious vows, vows for every imaginable holiday theme, and even for special settings--like garden, candlelight, seashore, and mountaintop weddings. Beyond all that, I couldn't believe how this book was so ahead of it's time with unique approaches to vows for re-marriages after a divorce, and even addressing the children in marriages of single parents. I could go on and on, but let it suffice to say that although many other books have since tried to imitate this original, "With These Words" is still my #1 choice for engagement & wedding shower presents!
And now, to top that I just read in Woman's Day magazine that the author just came out with a new book titled "Loving Vows: Inspiring Promises for Building and Renewing Your Marraige" that helps couples KEEP their wedding promises...Guess I have the perfect wedding present now too :-)
Rating: 2
Summary: Fair advertising
Comment: This is probably a great book for alot of folks, but if you aren't Christian, don't bother. The Knot Wedding guide book has more to offer EVERYONE than this book.
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