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The Bride's Handbook: A Spiritual & Practical Guide for Planning Your Wedding
Author Amy J. Tol dreamed of planning her wedding since she was a little girl. But when that time finally arrived, she found, as many future brides do, that the actual preparations can be overwhelming. When this happens, Christian brides just long for a little spiritual guidance.
They'll find it in this book. Amy now offers brides-to-be a wedding planner that not only gives practical ideas and advice, but also presents spiritual reflections on what it means to be a bride of God. Here all future brides have the unique opportunity to think about God's character, their faith, and their heart. As a result, they will be less frazzled and more focused, spiritually and emotionally, as they plan for their wedding and the new life that follows.
They'll find it in this book. Amy now offers brides-to-be a wedding planner that not only gives practical ideas and advice, but also presents spiritual reflections on what it means to be a bride of God. Here all future brides have the unique opportunity to think about God's character, their faith, and their heart. As a result, they will be less frazzled and more focused, spiritually and emotionally, as they plan for their wedding and the new life that follows.
256 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2005
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October 29, 2020
I originally bought this book for the next friend who would get engaged, but then it was my turn! I started this book soon after engagement even with the wedding over one year away.
I cannot tell you how much this planner has helped, guided, and grounded me this past year or so. I’ve been able to refer back to sections when I get anxious and use the budget planners inside to stay focused when options seem overwhelming.
The sections in here about being the Bride of ____ have always served me in the right time.
If you know a friend who is getting married soon, this planner is a great physical and spiritual guide to plan their big day!!
I cannot tell you how much this planner has helped, guided, and grounded me this past year or so. I’ve been able to refer back to sections when I get anxious and use the budget planners inside to stay focused when options seem overwhelming.
The sections in here about being the Bride of ____ have always served me in the right time.
If you know a friend who is getting married soon, this planner is a great physical and spiritual guide to plan their big day!!
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June 4, 2026This is a fairly niche book. If you are planning a wedding (the book is aimed at the bride-to-be, specifically) and appreciate bible quotes to help ground yourself or give you focus etc., then this book is for you.
I am not the target audience.
The book has several checklists and question-lists to help you through the planning. It is substantial. Other books (and magazines and blogs, etc.) also have similar information.
I am not the target audience.
The book has several checklists and question-lists to help you through the planning. It is substantial. Other books (and magazines and blogs, etc.) also have similar information.
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February 12, 2015A good book with good practical ideas.\nThe spiritual side is great. Although I admittidely skimmed a lot of that for time's sake. Probably shouldn' thave.
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