I. Marriage is a threshold (For now and always -- Crossing the threshold -- Sacred space -- The people -- Sacred symbols -- Music) -- II. The ceremony and reception (The rites of gathering -- The readings: an overview -- Readings from Scripture -- Readings from literature -- Giving consent and exchanging vows -- With this ring -- Prayers, blessings, and dismissal -- The celebration continues: the reception) -- III. Matters of hospitality (Invitations -- The rehearsal -- Notes to a reader -- The printed program) -- IV. Making a marriage (Marriage preparation -- Thoses doubts and jitters -- Marriage in the Bible -- Praying together) -- V. Making the day: examples (Pam and Javier's wedding -- Jill and Ed's wedding -- Peg and Larry's wedding) -- A blessing.
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