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Inviting God to Your Wedding: and Keeping God in Your Marriage
"God is the silent partner in all great enterprises."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"In the months before our wedding, I searched the shelves of my favorite bookstores for a wedding book that I never A book that would celebrate my joy and acknowledge my fears. A book that would be a silent friend that wouldn't overwhelm me with week-by-week checklists and endless pictures of table settings. . . . I knew that before I began organizing the most important event of my life, I needed to organize my heart."
Inviting God to Your Wedding is not just about planning for an event. It's about preparing for a miracle. Written with honesty, wisdom, and humor by Touched By An Angel Executive Producer Martha Williamson, with a special chapter for men by her husband and Co-Executive Producer Jon Andersen, this inspiring book is a "wedding handbook" for your spirit and your soul.
Funny, thought-provoking, and thoroughly useful, it is filled with ideas, suggestions, and commonsense advice that focus on the most important aspect of every the coming together of a man and a woman "in the sight of God." From wedding showers to the wedding night, this personal workbook will help create a three-way partnership with God from the start, one that will sustain couples in times of crisis as well as triumph and joy.
Inviting God to Your Wedding will become an encouraging handbook of comfort, and celebration in the weeks and months before your wedding, and a treasured book of memories throughout your marriage.
-- Abraham Lincoln
"In the months before our wedding, I searched the shelves of my favorite bookstores for a wedding book that I never A book that would celebrate my joy and acknowledge my fears. A book that would be a silent friend that wouldn't overwhelm me with week-by-week checklists and endless pictures of table settings. . . . I knew that before I began organizing the most important event of my life, I needed to organize my heart."
Inviting God to Your Wedding is not just about planning for an event. It's about preparing for a miracle. Written with honesty, wisdom, and humor by Touched By An Angel Executive Producer Martha Williamson, with a special chapter for men by her husband and Co-Executive Producer Jon Andersen, this inspiring book is a "wedding handbook" for your spirit and your soul.
Funny, thought-provoking, and thoroughly useful, it is filled with ideas, suggestions, and commonsense advice that focus on the most important aspect of every the coming together of a man and a woman "in the sight of God." From wedding showers to the wedding night, this personal workbook will help create a three-way partnership with God from the start, one that will sustain couples in times of crisis as well as triumph and joy.
Inviting God to Your Wedding will become an encouraging handbook of comfort, and celebration in the weeks and months before your wedding, and a treasured book of memories throughout your marriage.
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288 pages, Hardcover
First published May 9, 2000
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About the author
Martha Williamson
22 books11 followersMARTHA WILLIAMSON made television history when her CBS series, “Touched By An Angel” set a new standard for an inspirational family drama when it grew to a weekly audience of 25 million viewers and exploded into more than a billion dollar franchise during its initial 9-year run.
As Executive Producer and Head Writer of the ground-breaking series, Williamson was the visionary who guided the show into previously uncharted territory with her unique brand of inspirational story telling that produced more than strong ratings; it changed lives.
Correspondence from viewers reveals its continued impact as the series plays in syndication and DVD’s worldwide.
Williamson then sealed her place in history when she went on to become the first woman to solely executive-produce two one-hour dramas simultaneously, after creating and executive-producing “Promised Land”, which aired for three years on CBS.
As the go-to creative executive for inspirational family entertainment, Williamson is consulting with companies that are expanding their brands into the growing genre of faith and family programming. Under her MoonWater Productions banner, she is developing a number of television pilots. Her “Dead Letters” comic drama is currently in production to air on The Hallmark Channel in the Fall of 2013. She has also returned to script doctoring and is serving as a Screenwriter and Executive Producer for the remake of Disney’s classic family film “Thomasina.”
She began her career in comedy, working with the producing teams for Carol Burnett and Joan Rivers and went on to write for and produce situation comedies such as “The Facts of Life”, “Family Man”, “Jack’s Place” and “Living Dolls” for all the networks. She became known as a “script doctor” who was brought in to fix shows that weren’t working, as was the case with the abandoned pilot that later became “Touched By An Angel”.
Williamson made an unusual transition when she stepped in front of the camera to host of “A Touch of Encouragement,” a video web series, which quickly became the #1 inspirational video site on Beliefnet. She also successfully launched a musical one-woman show “Martha At Risk” which she performed and developed with Tony award-winning composer Larry Grossman.
A popular author and speaker, Williamson’s “Inviting God to Your Wedding”, a must-have book for brides, was recently released in its 10th anniversary edition by Random House. She continues to be a sought-after speaker for colleges, universities and organizations. Past speeches have included keynotes for The United States Senate Retreat,The National Speakers Association Convention, The National Executive Women’s Association and the World Association for Children and Parents.
Williamson’s work has been inducted into the Television & Radio Hall of Fame and honored with numerous awards including the Freedom Works Award from the United States Congress, the Anti-Defamation League’s Deborah Award, the Edward R. Murrow Responsibility in Television Award, the Producer’s Guild Nova Award, the Templeton Prize Epiphany Award, achievement awards from the NAACP and nine Emmy nominations.
She has been featured on talk shows such as “Oprah”, “60 Minutes” and “Larry King Live” as well as in numerous magazine articles.
She serves on the Board of Trustees for Williams College and The Pasadena Playhouse, where she established the Carrie Hamilton Theatre together with Carol Burnett. In 2003, she was appointed by the President to the White House Council for Service and Civic Participation and served on its Board for two years.
Martha is a graduate of Williams College. She founded the Williams Arts and Entertainment Fellowship there, which provides internships and support for students and graduates interested in a career in the arts. She is a frequent guest lecturer and has been involved as a director and playwriting advisor to the Williams Summer Theatre Lab since its inception. She received the Williams Bice
As Executive Producer and Head Writer of the ground-breaking series, Williamson was the visionary who guided the show into previously uncharted territory with her unique brand of inspirational story telling that produced more than strong ratings; it changed lives.
Correspondence from viewers reveals its continued impact as the series plays in syndication and DVD’s worldwide.
Williamson then sealed her place in history when she went on to become the first woman to solely executive-produce two one-hour dramas simultaneously, after creating and executive-producing “Promised Land”, which aired for three years on CBS.
As the go-to creative executive for inspirational family entertainment, Williamson is consulting with companies that are expanding their brands into the growing genre of faith and family programming. Under her MoonWater Productions banner, she is developing a number of television pilots. Her “Dead Letters” comic drama is currently in production to air on The Hallmark Channel in the Fall of 2013. She has also returned to script doctoring and is serving as a Screenwriter and Executive Producer for the remake of Disney’s classic family film “Thomasina.”
She began her career in comedy, working with the producing teams for Carol Burnett and Joan Rivers and went on to write for and produce situation comedies such as “The Facts of Life”, “Family Man”, “Jack’s Place” and “Living Dolls” for all the networks. She became known as a “script doctor” who was brought in to fix shows that weren’t working, as was the case with the abandoned pilot that later became “Touched By An Angel”.
Williamson made an unusual transition when she stepped in front of the camera to host of “A Touch of Encouragement,” a video web series, which quickly became the #1 inspirational video site on Beliefnet. She also successfully launched a musical one-woman show “Martha At Risk” which she performed and developed with Tony award-winning composer Larry Grossman.
A popular author and speaker, Williamson’s “Inviting God to Your Wedding”, a must-have book for brides, was recently released in its 10th anniversary edition by Random House. She continues to be a sought-after speaker for colleges, universities and organizations. Past speeches have included keynotes for The United States Senate Retreat,The National Speakers Association Convention, The National Executive Women’s Association and the World Association for Children and Parents.
Williamson’s work has been inducted into the Television & Radio Hall of Fame and honored with numerous awards including the Freedom Works Award from the United States Congress, the Anti-Defamation League’s Deborah Award, the Edward R. Murrow Responsibility in Television Award, the Producer’s Guild Nova Award, the Templeton Prize Epiphany Award, achievement awards from the NAACP and nine Emmy nominations.
She has been featured on talk shows such as “Oprah”, “60 Minutes” and “Larry King Live” as well as in numerous magazine articles.
She serves on the Board of Trustees for Williams College and The Pasadena Playhouse, where she established the Carrie Hamilton Theatre together with Carol Burnett. In 2003, she was appointed by the President to the White House Council for Service and Civic Participation and served on its Board for two years.
Martha is a graduate of Williams College. She founded the Williams Arts and Entertainment Fellowship there, which provides internships and support for students and graduates interested in a career in the arts. She is a frequent guest lecturer and has been involved as a director and playwriting advisor to the Williams Summer Theatre Lab since its inception. She received the Williams Bice
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March 3, 2015
As I started planning my wedding I couldn't help but feel like I was getting caught up in all the things that didn't really matter. The dress, the location, the decorations. I was struggling with how to make the ceremony special and how to focus on bringing God into the wedding planning. The first third of the book really helped me re-focus and wrap my head around the whole thing. After that I will say I just skimmed the rest. Each chapter ends with an activity, something to think about and a prayer. It was a good book, but I think the best part is the beginning and the whole concept of focusing on the marriage part of a wedding.
July 29, 2010
This book is sooooo healing and is so much better than any wedding planning book I have seen out there. To be honest, it is less about to-do lists and more about getting your head, heart, and soul right, as well as determining what is important to a ceremony and what is NOT--be it simply for show or decadence, etc. It talks about healing your own brokenness (and dealing with some mild toxicity from others) and partnering with God for your spiritual union. Very good stuff.
July 25, 2015
Ohmygoodness...this book. The family I came from believes in God but doesn't necessarily incorporate Him into all our traditions. Sad. I knew I absolutely had to have every inch of my wedding interlaced with God's glory. He is the One who wrote my love story (http://amzn.to/1OEVQWk) and I needed inspiration to pay tribute to Him. [I knew I wasn't going to get it from my fam.] This book gave me all the tips I needed.
April 8, 2016
Best book for keeping your eyes on the right place before a wedding. A wedding can be about a lot of things, including a lot of self focus. This helps you keep God and your marriage first while having the wedding you've dreamed of. Full of anecdotes that encourage you along the way with practical tools to help you plan. The perfect book for newly engaged couples.
July 11, 2007
Sort of cheesy, but the only book of its kind that I could find (one that talks about being intentional about planning your wedding in a God-honoring way). Has some workbook sections and prayers. Good reminder that it's not all about tulle, and definitely not all about me!
August 4, 2013
Inviting God to Your Wedding was my go to book the last few months of my engagement leading up to my wedding. It helped bring to point the moat important part of my union with my husband was that God was what had, does and always will hold us together. Great read!
September 10, 2008
I would totally recommend to any bride to be to help keep in mind what's important (and not) when planning their big day!
April 17, 2008
great prospective on the whole "wedding" thang (smile)
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February 12, 2015Anectdotal book of wedding information\nNot heavy planning\nGreat shower ideas - book shower!
June 6, 2019
I recommend this book to all engaged couples planning their wedding.
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