Weddings by Design: Guide to Non-Traditional Ceremonies, A [Paperback]

Richard Leviton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 7, 1994

For designing your own wedding ritual or personalizing a traditional ceremony, this comprehensive, illustrated sourcebook offers a world of multicultural, non-patriarchal, and nonsexist options.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Richard Leviton is senior writer for Yoga Journal. He lives in Williamsburg, MA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco; 1st edition (January 7, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006251007X
• ISBN-13: 978-0062510075
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,045,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars NOT a fluffy planner., August 13, 1997

By 

R. Byrd "byrdie" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Weddings by Design: Guide to Non-Traditional Ceremonies, A (Paperback)

After going through several wedding planners at my local library, I thought I had a feel for them. Quick reads, usually well-laid out, with about 50% actually having more than one or two new ideas. I was not prepared for a thesis-thick presentation on currrent and historical marriage customs throughout the world.

This book was sorely in need of an index.

However, it was also useful. So many customs were detailed that you could probably find justification for about 70% of anything "non-traditional" you wanted to do and seek out a tradition that matched it. Very handy. This book will be especially good for anyone who wants astrology to figure prominently in their wedding, as it's one of the author's favorite subjects.

If you're interested in a New Age-like report on marriage and related lore throughout the world, get this book.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Written like a thesis., May 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Weddings by Design: Guide to Non-Traditional Ceremonies, A (Paperback)

Although this book has quite a bit of information, it doesn't provide much for actual application. It was time consuming and not good for a bride trying find ideas for her wedding. What this book needs is a good index and some copy editing.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, well written, great material, September 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Weddings by Design: Guide to Non-Traditional Ceremonies, A (Paperback)

I haven't finished this book yet, but I am impressed. Some areas are a bit "all over the place", but I love the way it was written. I agree with the other review in that it is in dire need of an index.