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7 | (1) |
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Traditional Religious Vows |
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14 | (1) |
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14 | (1) |
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14 | (1) |
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14 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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16 | (1) |
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16 | (1) |
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The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints Vows |
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16 | (2) |
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18 | (1) |
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18 | (1) |
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18 | (1) |
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19 | (1) |
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19 | (1) |
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20 | (1) |
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20 | (1) |
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21 | (1) |
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Interfaith And Nondenominational Vows |
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21 | (6) |
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27 | (1) |
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27 | (1) |
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Same-Sex Wedding Vows And Commitment Ceremonies |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (1) |
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29 | (3) |
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32 | (10) |
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42 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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43 | (1) |
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44 | (1) |
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Traditional Religious Readings |
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44 | (1) |
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44 | (1) |
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45 | (1) |
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46 | (4) |
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The Jewish Seven Blessings (Sheva B'Rachot) |
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50 | (1) |
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51 | (1) |
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Cultural Readings And Blessings |
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51 | (3) |
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54 | (40) |
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Chapter Three Rings And Other Rituals |
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94 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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95 | (1) |
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95 | (1) |
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95 | (1) |
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96 | (1) |
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96 | (1) |
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Triple Ring Exchange (Eastern Orthodox) |
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96 | (1) |
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Crowning Ceremony (Eastern Orthodox) |
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97 | (1) |
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Garland Exchange (Hindu And Hawalian) |
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98 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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Arras (Spanish And Latino) |
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99 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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Rose Ceremony (Nondenominational) |
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99 | (1) |
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100 | (1) |
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Libation Ceremony (Africa) |
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100 | (1) |
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Homage To The Fire God. Agni (Hindu) |
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100 | (1) |
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Tea Or Sake Ceremony (China And Japan) |
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101 | (1) |
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101 | (1) |
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Handfasting (Afrocentric) |
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101 | (1) |
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101 | (2) |
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103 | (1) |
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103 | (1) |
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Circling The Table (Eastern Orthodox) |
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104 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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Honey Ceremony (Multifaith) |
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105 | (1) |
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105 | (1) |
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106 | (1) |
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Candle Ceremony (Nondenominational) |
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107 | (2) |
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109 | (1) |
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Crossing Sticks (African American) |
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109 | (1) |
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Jumping The Broom (African American) |
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109 | (1) |
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Tasting The Four Elements (Yoruba) |
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110 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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Breaking The Glass (Jewish) |
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110 | (1) |
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111 | (1) |
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111 | (1) |
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Honey And Walnuts (Greece) |
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111 | (4) |
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Chapter Four Programs And Quotes |
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114 | (1) |
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Meaningful And Famous Quotes |
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115 | (18) |
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Chapter Five Music And Dances |
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128 | (1) |
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Great Ceremony Selections |
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128 | (1) |
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129 | (3) |
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132 | (1) |
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Additional Ceremony Selections |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (3) |
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137 | (1) |
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137 | (1) |
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138 | (14) |
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152 | (2) |
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154 | (1) |
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155 | (9) |
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Chapter Six Speeches And Toasts |
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164 | (2) |
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Traditional And Cultural Toasts |
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166 | (3) |
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169 | (1) |
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Shakespearean Toasts And Blessings |
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170 | (1) |
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Toasts From Members Of The Wedding Party |
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171 | (1) |
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171 | (3) |
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Toasts From The Maid Of Honor |
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174 | (5) |
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179 | (5) |
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Toasts From Siblings And/Or Adult Children |
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184 | (2) |
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Toasts From Partner To Partner |
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186 | (9) |
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Toasts From Couple To Parents |
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195 | (1) |
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Toasts From Couple To Guests |
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195 | (2) |
| Source Biographies |
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197 | (7) |
| Resources |
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204 | (1) |
| Permissions |
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205 | (6) |
| Photo Credits |
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211 | (1) |
| Index |
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