Vows and Toasts: Hundreds of Ways to Say I Do and Here's to You!

As the editors who brought you The Bride’s Year Ahead, The Mother of the Bride, and The Groom’s Guide, we understand the importance and meaning of the vows you will say on your wedding day. With that pinnacle moment in mind, we offer you this book, Vows & Toasts, to assist you in making your vows exactly what you want them to be and to help your loved ones to toast you in their own special way.

Part One of this book offers a comprehensive section on wedding vows that explores numerous different traditional and nontraditional vow options. The vast selection of sample vows represents various denominations from many different faiths and cultures. Readers also will find a handful of ceremonies and rituals that can be included in any wedding ceremony, regardless of a couple’s faith or background. We’ve also included information on second-time marriage vows, renewal vows, and detailed material for those brides and grooms wishing to write their own wedding vows.

Part Two assists readers looking for guidance in making the perfect wedding toast. Whether you’re the father of the bride, the best man, the bride or groom, or a family member or friend with sentiments you wish to express to the happy couple, this book will advise you of proper toasting etiquette, how to prepare and deliver the toast, and when and where a toast is appropriate, as well as give you the tools and information you need to pull the right words and thoughts together for the special day.