[.ca] Inviting God to Your Wedding: and Keeping God in Your ... (ISBN 0609606387)

From Amazon.com:
Martha Williamson, the executive producer of the hit television series Touched by an Angel, found herself in a spiritual dilemma when she began planning her wedding. Although she saw numerous books that told her how much money to spend and how many guests to invite and offered mind-boggling check lists, she could not find a book that talked about how to create a wedding that celebrated the union before God. What soon became clear to Williamson is that she wasn't interested in elaborate theme weddings, staged performances, or even tasteful displays of wealth. She wanted to create a wedding that invited God's presence. "Because when God is there suddenly all your priorities are in order," she writes. This is indeed an excellent resource for getting prenuptial priorities straight. Chapters include "The Myth of the Dream Wedding" and "I Don't Want a Religious Wedding," where Williamson explains that God can be present even without a religious structure. In "Dousing Old Flames and Severing Soul Ties," Williamson discusses letting go of those deep ties to old lovers in order to be fully present with your new beloved. These are the kind of warm and honest discussions we might have with our dearest, wisest aunts. Fortunately, Williamson is here to hold the hand of every bride who is looking for more than prom-glitz and theme galas and is instead seeking a more authentic and sacred union. --Gail Hudson

Great even for guys:
This is a great read even for men. I am not a bible-thumper by any means, but this book gives some outstanding examples for keeping the religious aspect (God) in your wedding. This is the only wedding planning book that I have read for our wedding in 2002; I'll let my fiance read all of the others.

Forget the planning books! This book is all you need!:
I received this book as a gift, and I know that it was God-sent. It reminded me that good luck traditions showed a lack of faith in me for God to handle everything. As if I needed luck! I have God, and He will provide blessings beyond everything else. Because I wasn't worried about getting all the traditions right so I'd have a happy marriage, I honestly enjoyed my wedding more than most I believe ever do! The producers of Touched By An Angel wrote this, and I can see why the tv show was on so long!

Draws you both closer to God before the big day!:
This book is wonderful! My husband and I read it together in the months before our wedding, taking turns writing our responses, praying together and talking about some issues that may not have come up otherwise (like "past loves"). This book really places the focus on the marriage and the sanctity of that covenant, and on keeping God at the center of the relationship. We can also now go back and read the notes we made to each other in the book, and remember how special that time was leading up to our wedding. Buy this book!!

Beautifully Written!!!!!:
I received this book as a birthday present, four months prior to my wedding. It came at the best time in my life; when I was overwhelmed in wedding planning and preparation. I can't remember God not being there for me, but I seemed to need Him so much more during that wonderful time. Ms. Williamson's book helped me put things in perspective while allowing me to put my heart's thoughts on paper. My husband and I desired to make our wedding ceremony a true worship experience. This book assisted in making sure that we shared our incredible love for God with others and the incredible love He gave us to give to one another. There are spaces available to journal your thoughts, jot down wedding ideas, and just write those words that we often find difficult to speak. The scripture references just touched our hearts (perfect for incorporating in your service, the prayers to read aloud were powerful and the words of encouragement were answers to prayer. Every marriage needs God in the center of it. Ms. Williamson's anointed words give guidance to making sure a couples' true focus belong on the Father. Only He can give perfect peace and unspeakable joy during the midst of all the planning and excitement and all the days that will follow. I hope reading this book touches another soul as it has touched mine.

A "must read" if you are about to walk down the aisle:
I would tell any bride to dump the wedding guides and read this book instead. It is more spiritual than religious and you will find yourself more cleansed and prepared for the big day and especially the days to follow. Martha includes inspirational stories and quotes and this book is a very easy read. There were so many wonderful words of wisdom and ideas to ponder over that I had to read it twice. Finally, I would like to say that my wedding day was beyond what I ever could have created because I invited God to be there. It is a simple act but I would have never thought of it had it not been for this book. It was a day I will never forget and it was even more wonderful because I was truly ready, spiritually and emotionally. This will be a well deserved retreat in the midst of the decisions and planning.