The Butterfly Bride [Paperback]

T. MIke Walker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 2004

The Butterfly Bride is a collection of inspiring wedding tales and love stories, designed to encourage couples to create their own unique wedding ceremonies. The author, T. Mike Walker, has been a traveling minister in the San Francisco Bay Area for over thirty years. His wedding tales range from elegant full-dress formal presentations to quick elopements and hot tub nuptials. Those who are weaving families will find Inclusion Ceremonies for step children. One chapter explores the concept of Soul Mates. Another chapter seals you with a kiss! At the heart of The Butterfly Bride, over a dozen couples share the romantic tales of how they met. Their inspirational stories can serve as guides to help you and your beloved conspire to tell your own wedding story on your special day. The final section of the book includes suggestions for selecting your Officiant and some helpful hints for the groom. Other ceremonies include Butterfly and Dove Releases, Hand-fasting, a Rose Ceremony, Candle Ceremonies, Wine sharing, and Breaking the Glass. At the end there is also a selection of wedding vows for you to mix and match, or inspire you to write your own wedding vows! Short, sweet, and to the point, The Butterfly Bride is an inspiring tool for planning your 21st century wedding.

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About the Author

T. Mike Walker graduated in 1962 from San Francisco State College with an MA in Language Arts/Creative Writing. He taught full-time at SF State from 1962-65., Taught High School in San Francisco from 1967-68. Taught Writing at Cabrillo Community College in Santa Cruz from 1968-1998. Worked as a San Francisco Policeman from 1960-1962. Published in many West Coast publications, including ETC. magazine of General Semantics, San Francisco Magazine, Chrysalis Review, Environmental Quarterly, Yoga Journal, San Jose Mercury, Nugget Magazine, Brides Magazine, etc. Won Yale Younger Poets Honorable Mention in 1962 for excerpt from Voices From The Bottom of the World, A Policeman's Journal, a novel published by Grove Press in 1970.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (May 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594572631
• ISBN-13: 978-1594572630
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,874,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)