Doreen M. Mcfarlane

Weddings with Today's Families in Mind: a Handbook for Pastors Doreen M. Mcfarlane

An accessible handbook that provides clergy with practical information about performing wedding ceremonies. Part I covers meeting with the couple, ways to include family and firends in the wedding, and handling potentially sensitive issues at the rehersal. Part II discusses family-focused seating plans, the processional and recessional, and the wedding reception. Part III takes a look at various interfaith weddings, Christians of varing theologies and worship styles, revewal of vows, weddings outside the church bhilding, and gay and lesbian weddings.