Where can I find resources for planning my wedding?
Here is a sample of what you can find on the Internet …….
The following web site is directed toward couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church:
http://www.bustedhalo.com/category/princessandpriest
Here is a sample of a non-denominational wedding ceremony:
http://weddings.about.com/od/yourweddingceremony/a/SampleCeremony.htm
Christian Wedding Ceremony:
http://christianity.about.com/od/christianweddingelements/a/weddingoutline.htm
Miss Manners takes wedding planners to task. < Do read this!
Music can ruin a reception. < Read this from “Dear Abby.”
Directory of All Kinds of Sample Wedding Vows
http://weddings.about.com/od/weddingvows/a/weddingvows.htm
Wedding Ceremony Readings:
http://www.todays-weddings.com/planning/readings.html
How to Plan an Interfaith Wedding Ceremony
http://www.ehow.com/how_4772_interfaith-wedding-ceremony.html
Interfaith Wedding Ceremonies: Samples and Sources on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Interfaith-Wedding-Ceremonies-Samples-Sources/dp/0965128415
Jewish wedding traditions & ceremonies:
http://www.aish.com/literacy/lifecycle/Guide_to_the_Jewish_Wedding.asp
also > http://ohr.edu/yhiy/article.php/1087
A Jewish Resource:
http://www.interfaithfamily.com/relationships/marriage_and_relationships.shtml
Muslim wedding traditions & ceremonies:
http://www.muslimwedding.org/
Buddhist wedding traditions & ceremonies:
http://www.weddingguideuk.com/articles/ceremonies/buddhist.asp
For additional faith traditions go to Google and type in, for example > “Bahai wedding planning”
Engagement Rings
- International Gem Society: Guide to evaluating a diamond using the four C’s—color, cut, clarity, and carat.
- How to Buy an Engagement Ring: Information on styles, stones, and settings, as well as purchasing options.
Wedding Planning
- My Wedding Workbook: Wedding planner featuring budget planning, guest list organizer, etc.
- Wedding Invitations: Resources you may find useful.
- The Knot: From planning to honeymoon, this everything-wedding site includes information everything..
- Brides: Extensive photo galleries, to-do lists, menu planning, wedding etiquette, and wedding registries.
- Wedding Channel: Finding vendors, locating supplies, planning tools, and a free wedding website.
- Team Wedding: Comprehensive planning with a list of top sites, organized by category, and tips from pros.
Wedding Traditions
- Your Wedding 101: Background on common wedding traditions.
Etiquette
- Engagement Etiquette: Information on announcing your engagement and throwing engagement parties.
Readings
- Wedding Ceremony Readings: Text of religious readings, poetry, as well as other sources.
Legal Information
- US Marriage Laws: State-by-state links guide to marriage and licensing laws.
- Marriage Laws: Summary of marriage laws by state from the Cornell University Law School.
- Bride to Be: Table of licensing fees, blood test requirements, age requirements, and waiting periods by state.
- State Laws on Marriage: 50 States and Washington, DC links to laws for marriage and living together.
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