Timeless Traditions: How to Blend Wedding Customs from Around the World Into Your Own Wedding Ceremony (Paperback)

by Lisl Spangenberg (Author)

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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Universe (May 11 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0789305194
ISBN-13: 978-0789305190
Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 19 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 704 g

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For engaged couples around the world, Timeless Traditions is an indispensable resource and gift book that describes the wedding traditions of all the major faiths, two hundred countries, and myriad cultures and regions past and present.

Written by Elegant Bride feature contributor Lisl Spangenberg and illustrated with sumptuous two-color illustrations, this volume focuses on each stage of the marriage process, from pre-wedding to ceremonial rituals and from celebratory to post-wedding traditions. Specific customs are described in an A-to-Z format. Traditional dress, dance, and gifts are featured, along with vows and readings, from Asia to Zimbabwe, Buddhism to Zoroastrianism. The perfect guide for couples who want to lend the richness and resonance of tradition to their wedding day.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Customs of Origin, May 27 2004

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What particularly struck me about this book was the depth and breadth of information. In addition to an astounding array of well-documented international customs, the author includes useful extras like wedding ceremony vows, readings, and toasts used around the world.

It's a pleasure to read and contains some real gems.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Do you want to make your wedding different?, Dec 6 2003

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If you want to copy some rites and traditions and use your imagination so that your wedding is different from that of your friends this is the book for you. But if you care about the origin of customs and which societies around the world have practiced over the centuries, it is not for you. The research from books and the Internet is sloppy. Despite her having "travelled the world for a decade," her book reflects little personal research. It adds up to being superficial and inaccurate. Anyone who knows anything about henna evenings in various societies (she cites seven that hold them) will be appalled by the repetitive writing, describing henna generally as "elaborate designs" on the hands, wrists and the soles of the feet of a bride.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Traditions, April 15 2002

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No other book covers the world or makes the customs as easy to find as this book does.

It's worth it just to add a few really special touches to the pre-wedding parties, ceremony, and reception. It explains the origin of customs around the world and includes a variety of religious as well as Native American, Chinese, Japanese,African, Phillipine, Hispanic, and Slavic cultures among the incredible variety.

But it also includes vows AND ceremonies for an incredible variety of religions, great quotes from literary masters, and lots of toasts.

AND it's easy to find what you want because it's divided up into chapters that cover courting, engagement, ceremony, reception, clothes, and post-wedding stuff.

It's wonderful. I added some of the traditions to my wedding and it was so much more romantic.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Traditions
Among the hundreds of wedding books on the real and virtual shelves of America's booksellers, I think this one really is unique. Read more

Published on May 7 2001