"Sacred Threshold" has been written for the bride and groom who are searching for something more for their wedding -- not more as in grander or more lavish, but more as in more meaningful, gracious, and sacred. Ritual and liturgy experts Nelson and Witt have distilled their years of experience into some basic principles that will help every couple begin their lives together with more than just catering nightmares.

Perfect for couples of all religious backgrounds, "Sacred Threshold" gives general principles for creating a wedding with spirit, with guidance on choosing the right place, people, symbols, prayers, format, readings, and music. Sections include:
-- A look at the meaning and history of familiar wedding traditions
-- A step-by-step walk through the ceremony itself, with a focus on the gathering rite (welcoming the guests, the procession, and the opening prayer), the eadings, the wedding ritual itself (the vows, rings, and blessing), and the reception
-- Advice for the rehearsal, instructions for readers, and sample wedding programs
-- A collection of meditations -- on preparing for marriage, dealing with doubts, exploring dimensions of marriage in the Bible, and prayer -- designed for use in the ceremony and for the bride and groom to use as they prepare for their wedding
-- Three model weddings incorporating all the principles of "Sacred Threshold"