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Summary: Written like a thesis.
Review:
After going through several wedding planners at my local library, I thought I had a feel for them. Quick reads, usually well-laid out, with about 50% actually having more than one or two new ideas. I was not prepared for a thesis-thick presentation on currrent and historical marriage customs throughout the world.
This book was sorely in need of an index.
However, it was also useful. So many customs were detailed that you could probably find justification for about 70% of anything "non-traditional" you wanted to do and seek out a tradition that matched it. Very handy. This book will be especially good for anyone who wants astrology to figure prominently in their wedding, as it's one of the author's favorite subjects.
If you're interested in a New Age-like report on marriage and related lore throughout the world, get this book.
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Summary: good book
Review: I enjoyed this book. As for another reviewer's oppinion that it's all about astrology, did you get past the second chapter???
This book is well researched and presents information from many cultures. It isn't suited to someone who is looking to add quirky traditions to their ceremony but more to someone who wants to understand what the rite of passage (the wedding) means globally. It addresses all the stages from engagemnet to the ceremony itself. A very good read.
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Summary: Intelligently written
Review: It is so refreshing to find an intelligently written book on weddings. No mind numbing, cookie cutter fluff here. While it could use an index, the information was presented sequentially, beginning with traditional ways of choosing a mate and the task of choosing the wedding date. Although a lot of information is presented, it is not a difficult read.
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Summary: good book
Review: We have been looking for a tasteful, modern alternative to traditional religious ceremonies - something that would express our joy about being together, yet still be palatable to our families. This is NOT such a guide. This book is all about astrology. Would you like to know the most auspicious date and place on earth for your wedding? Then you need astrocartography, and to consult an astrologer for your wedding date, as the author did. Other books have better coverage of wedding traditions around the globe, but this book is a rich source of wedding SUPERSTITIONS. Did you know that in ancient England, it was considered bad luck to marry on a Saturday? The book was nothing like what I expected from the blurbs on Amazon. If you are trying to plan a beautiful and modern wedding ceremony, I recommend Weddings from the Heart by Daphne Rose Kingma.
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Summary: All about Astrology
Review: We have been looking for a tasteful, modern alternative to traditional religious ceremonies - something that would express our joy about being together, yet still be palatable to our families. This is NOT such a guide. This book is all about astrology. Would you like to know the most auspicious date and place on earth for your wedding? Then you need astrocartography, and to consult an astrologer for your wedding date, as the author did. Other books have better coverage of wedding traditions around the globe, but this book is a rich source of wedding SUPERSTITIONS. Did you know that in ancient England, it was considered bad luck to marry on a Saturday? The book was nothing like what I expected from the blurbs on Amazon. If you are trying to plan a beautiful and modern wedding ceremony, I recommend Weddings from the Heart by Daphne Rose Kingma.
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