The Bride's Handbook: A Spiritual and Practical Guide for Planning Your Wedding - Softcover

Tol, Amy J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800759338 ISBN 13: 9780800759339

Publisher: Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2005

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Amy J. Tol is Director of Youth Ministries as her church and works as a freelance writer for Christian websites. She and her groom live in Holland, Michigan.

From the Back Cover

BACK COVERMake your engagement a more meaningful experienceYour engagement is one of the most exciting times of your life. And it can also be one of the most stressful. From setting the date and making the guest list to choosing attendants and booking a photographer, it's difficult to find a peaceful moment with your fiancé, let alone spend quiet time with God. The Bride's Handbook is 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. Inside you'll find everything from planning checklists and cost-cutting tips to scriptural encouragement and applicable stories from brides in the Bible.This planner is designed to give you more than just a beautiful wedding. It's also designed to help you become a beautiful bride emotionally and spiritually. As you keep your wedding plans under control, you'll find yourself feeling less frazzled and more focused. And that's just where you need to be as you plan not just a ceremony and reception but also a Christ-centered marriage.

From the Inside Flap

FRONT FLAP"As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you."-Isaiah 62:5Your engagement presents a unique opportunity for you to think about the character of your God, your faith, and your heart. More than a collection of checklists and worksheets, The Bride's Handbook offers spiritual reflections to help you become a bride of love, loyalty, humility, honesty, patience, and peace. From love and transformation to contentment and generosity, the character traits described in this book will help prepare you for the rest of your life. Because when it comes to a marriage, the wedding is just the beginning.BACK FLAPAfter her wedding four years ago, Amy J. Tol recognized the need for a book that would not only address the plans whirling through a bride's mind but would also speak to the bride's heart. With memories of her own engagement still fresh in her mind, she began writing The Bride's Handbook, hoping to share some of the spiritual and practical insights she gained from her bridal experience. Before writing this book, Amy worked as a freelance writer and helped develop online projects for several nonprofit organizations. Today, she is the youth director at her church. She lives in Holland, Michigan, with her husband, Brian.

Edition details

• Publisher: Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0800759338
• ISBN 13: 9780800759339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256