The Conscious Wedding Handbook: How to Create Authentic Ceremonies That Express Your Love

by Lila Sophia Tresemer, David Tresemer Ph.D.

Overview

The joining of two people in a committed relationship is sacred. Why? Because our intimate partnerships offer an unparalleled path to the highest expression of our love for each other and for the whole of life. The Conscious Wedding Handbook was created to support couples who are beginning their adventure together, or who want to deepen or revivify an existing relationship.
 
How do we design a wedding ceremony that expresses the depths of our commitment and the shared vision for our marriage? What are the building blocks of a lasting partnership that will bring out the best in everyone? Lila and David address these questions and more, empowering readers with practical exercises for sustaining conscious partnership and covering everything from writing your own wedding vows, to choosing facilitators and guests, to the “Sacred Moment” at the core of a conscious wedding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781622034888
Publisher:	Sounds True, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/01/2015
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Lila Sophia Tresemer
Lila Sophia Tresemer is a group facilitator, ceremonialist, and transdenominational minister. With her husband David, she cofounded the StarHouse spiritual learning center in their hometown of Boulder, Colorado. David Tresemer, PhD, is a psychologist, associate professor, and the author of numerous books. For more, visit david-lila.com. 

David Tresemer
Lila Sophia Tresemer is a group facilitator, ceremonialist, and transdenominational minister. With her husband David, she cofounded the StarHouse spiritual learning center in their hometown of Boulder, Colorado. David Tresemer, PhD, is a psychologist, associate professor, and the author of numerous books. For more, visit david-lila.com. 

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Introduction: A Conscious Wedding: Gateway to a Conscious Marriage 1

Part 1 Creating a Conscious Partnership

Chapter 1 So, You're Committing to Relationship 17

Chapter 2 Your Story, Your Myth 21

Chapter 3 Why Relationship? 29

Chapter 4 Shadows, Thorns, and Knots 41

Chapter 5 Building the Core of a Conscious Partnership 51

Chapter 6 Transitions: One-Two-ONE 81

Chapter 7 Tools for Conscious Partnership 91

Chapter 8 Sexuality, Sensuality, Intimacy, and Love (with a Note on Children) 115

Part 2 Creating a Conscious Wedding

Chapter 9 The Journey Begins with Questions and Answers 131

Chapter 10 Why Marriage? 149

Chapter 11 The Sacred Moment: Core of a Conscious Wedding 161

Chapter 12 Example of a Conscious Wedding 181

Chapter 13 Contracts and Vows 187

Chapter 14 Building Materials for the Wedding 209

Chapter 15 Sensitive Relationships 249

Chapter 16 The Actual Design of the Ceremony 265

Part 3 Endings and New Beginnings

Chapter 17 "Divorrex" 287

Chapter 18 Renewal and Rededication 297

Epilogue: Every Day a Wedding Day 309

Appendix Sample Weddings 311

Index to the Exercises 321

Index 323

Acknowledgments 329

About the Authors 331

Editorial Reviews

Beautifully wise, The Conscious Wedding Handbook offers couples who are entering marriage a solid foundation in the inner life, which leads to authentic outer happiness.” —Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Life Visioning

“Lila and David Tresemer bridge the gap between religious and spiritual, giving guidance to any couple who wish to find a unique and deeper way to forge their union. Filled with practical exercises and rituals, this handbook will appeal to those seeking new expression for their awakened lifestyle.” —Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, author of Wired for Love

“David and Lila Tresemer are true visionaries. This book will change the way people get married. Any couple that uses this as their guide will have an unforgettable and deeply transformative wedding day.” —Heidi Rose Robbins, author of This Beckoning Ceaseless Beauty

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