We've researched this topic and come up with some terrific sources of ideas for a unique and memorable wedding ceremony. Click on a link below to learn more about each item and order it if you like.
Religious Ceremonies The New Jewish Weddingby Anita Diamant. A thorough and well-written review of "kosher" Jewish customs, with many examples and prayers you may modify. If you are departing from traditional customs, know from where you are leaving. Sample tidbits from this book.
On the Web If you're writing your own vows, here are some websites that provide excellent poetry and prose selections for wedding ceremonies.
Ultimate Wedding - No kidding, this is a huge selection of vows, both non-denominational and religious. Also actual vows submitted by readers. How about vows from the soaps? They're there too!
A Collection of Vows and Verses - If you want to say something meaningful to your beloved but you're at a loss. here are some beautiful ones to inspire you -- from different cultures and religions, contemporary and traditional.
About.com - This online encyclopedia has human guides who focus on a single specialty. You can peruse suggestions from the Alternative Religion Guide and the Marriage Guides (who are a married couple).
Non-sectarian and interfaith material
Ideas to adapt from religious ceremonies
Free stuff on the Web
Non-sectarian and interfaith ceremonies
Words for the Wedding
The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions
Interfaith Wedding Ceremonies: Samples and Sources edited by Joan C. Hawxhurst
Religious Ceremonies
The New Jewish Wedding by Anita Diamant. A thorough and well-written review of "kosher" Jewish customs, with many examples and prayers you may modify. If you are departing from traditional customs, know from where you are leaving.
Sample tidbits from this book.
The Complete Book of Christian Wedding Vows : The Importance of How You Say 'I Do' by H. Norman Wright. A Christian marriage manual and more.
On the Web
If you're writing your own vows, here are some websites that provide excellent poetry and prose selections for wedding ceremonies.
Ultimate Wedding - No kidding, this is a huge selection of vows, both non-denominational and religious. Also actual vows submitted by readers. How about vows from the soaps? They're there too!
A Collection of Vows and Verses - If you want to say something meaningful to your beloved but you're at a loss. here are some beautiful ones to inspire you -- from different cultures and religions, contemporary and traditional.
About.com - This online encyclopedia has human guides who focus on a single specialty. You can peruse suggestions from the Alternative Religion Guide and the Marriage Guides (who are a married couple).