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Machine generated contents note: ch. One Vows -- Traditional Religious Vows -- Protestant Vows -- Basic Protestant Vows -- Lutheran Vows -- Episcopal Vows -- Methodist Vows -- Presbyterian Vows -- Baptist Vows -- Roman Catholic Vows -- Eastern Orthodox Vows -- The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints Vows -- Unitarian Vows -- Jewish Vows -- Reform -- Conservative -- Muslim Vows -- Hindu Vows -- Quaker Vows -- Buddhist Vows -- Interfaith And Nondenominational Vows -- Ethical Humanist Vows -- Civil Vows -- Same-Sex Wedding Vows And Commitment Ceremonies -- Writing Your Own Vows -- Guidelines -- Real Couples' Vows -- ch. Two Readings -- Becoming Well Read -- What To Select? -- Who Reads? -- How's It Done? -- Traditional Religious Readings -- Scripture -- Old Testament -- New Testament -- The Jewish Seven Blessings (Sheva B'Rachot) -- Buddhist Marriage Homily -- Cultural Readings And Blessings -- Poetry And Prose -- ch. Three Rings And Other Rituals -- Exchanging Rings

"Since 2000, THE KNOT GUIDE TO WEDDING VOWS AND TRADITIONS has been a classic part of the Knot's bestselling wedding book library. With 130,000 copies in print, it continues to sell despite the fact that the most contemporary music suggested includes "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" from The Lion King. Brides today crave fresh ideas, and the #1 wedding brand in the world is ready to deliver options for the 21st century--including using online tools for planning and smartphones to transcribe your own vows. Covering ceremonies for couples who envision a traditional wedding as well as those who want a modern twist; unique nuptial rituals; toasting etiquette and tips; readings--popular or unexpectedly perfect; and music selections from the processional to the last dance, VOWS AND TRADITIONS allows brides and grooms to customize the day to speak directly to them and the loved ones who join in their celebration."--

Contents note continued: Protestant/Presbyterian -- Lutheran -- Episcopal -- Methodist -- Baptist -- Catholic -- Unitarian -- Jewish -- Nondenominational -- Native American -- More Exchanges -- Triple Ring Exchange (Eastern Orthodox) -- Crowning Ceremony (Eastern Orthodox) -- Garland Exchange (Hindu And Hawalian) -- Kola Nuts (Nigeria) -- Arras (Spanish And Latino) -- Meher (Muslim) -- Rose Ceremony (Nondenominational) -- Giving Thanks -- Libation Ceremony (Africa) -- Homage To The Fire God. Agni (Hindu) -- Tea Or Sake Ceremony (China And Japan) -- Unifying Rituals -- Handfasting (Afrocentric) -- Handfasting (Celtic) -- Handfasting (Egypt) -- Hasthagranthi (Hindu) -- Circling The Table (Eastern Orthodox) -- Circling (Jewish) -- Lazo (Latino) -- Symbolic Rituals -- Seven Steps (Hindu) -- Honey Ceremony (Multifaith) -- Unity Candle (Catholic) -- Candle Ceremony (Wiccan) -- Candle Ceremony (Nondenominational) -- Sand Ceremony (Hawaiian) -- Crossing Sticks (African American)

Contents note continued: Jumping The Broom (African American) -- Tasting The Four Elements (Yoruba) -- Mala Badol (Bangladesh) -- Breaking The Glass (Jewish) -- P'Ye-Baek (Korea) -- Gifts Of Eggs (Muslim) -- Honey And Walnuts (Greece) -- ch. Four Programs And Quotes -- Programming Notes -- Meaningful And Famous Quotes -- ch. Five Music And Dances -- The Ceremony -- Great Ceremony Selections -- The Prelude -- The Processional -- Additional Ceremony Selections -- The Recessional -- The Reception -- Reception Music Notes -- First-Dance Songs -- Parent Dances -- Dinner Music -- Dancing Music -- ch. Six Speeches And Toasts -- Talking Points -- Traditional And Cultural Toasts -- Blessings -- Shakespearean Toasts And Blessings -- Toasts From Members Of The Wedding Party -- Toasts From The Best Man -- Toasts From The Maid Of Honor -- Toasts From Parents -- Toasts From Siblings And/Or Adult Children -- Toasts From Partner To Partner -- Toasts From Couple To Parents

Contents note continued: Toasts From Couple To Guests