Tying the Knot

Tying the Knot Symbolic Ceremonies to Celebrate Your Union by Marty Younkin is the quintessential guide for incorporating symbolic ceremonies into the wedding service. It was written for Wedding Couples, Wedding Officiants and Wedding Planners.There are 55 symbolic ceremonies offered, many with multiple versions. Included are time-tested traditions (Unity Candle Ceremony), religious rituals (Crowning Ceremony), cultural customs (Asian Tea Ceremony), and new trends (Love Locks Ceremony).This book provides a script, procedure instructions, and the items you will need for each tradition, ritual and custom. Now you will know exactly what to say, what to do, and what you need for a symbolic ceremony within your wedding ceremony.So get started and light a candle, blend some sand, create a time capsule, plant a tree, toss some pebbles, paint a canvas, name a star and literally...tie the knot Tying the Knot Symbolic Ceremonies to Celebrate Your Union was written for: Wedding Couples-Tying the Knot contains 55 traditions, rituals and customs to help you celebrate your love and marriage in your own unique way for reasons close to your heart. Including a symbolic ceremony in your wedding is a visual illustration of your union and a personal reflection of who you are as a couple, which allows your family and friends to share in your wedding celebration in a more meaningful way.Wedding Officiants-Tying the Knot should be in every Wedding Officiant's library, and may be used by clergy of all faiths. It is an invaluable resource that provides all the tools necessary to conduct a variety of traditions, rituals and customs, complete with text and instructions. Being knowledgable in these symbolic ceremonies gives Brides confidence in your experience, education and expertise as a Wedding Officiant.Wedding Planners-Tying the Knot is an informative and instructional resource for Wedding Planners. This book will help you become more familiar with the many different traditions, rituals and customs and their procedures so you can better assist your brides who choose to incorporate a symbolic ceremony into their wedding service. They look to you for guidance; now you can guide them with professional expertise for their symbolic ceremony