The Bride's Handbook by Amy J. Tol (2005, Paperback)

Amy Tol's aid to the Bride-to-Be is proving an invaluable resource to me as I work with my Beloved to plan our wedding. There are many books on the market that would provide similar checklists and considerations on the practical matters, but I found no other that included the spiritual reflections enabling the Bride to stay in the groove of God and to arrive on The Big Day changed and ready for the selflessness that marriage requires. On page 163, in the section entitled "Bride of Prayer", Tol writes: "...So as your wedding day approaches and the messes crop up, stop trying to fix them yourself. Instead, invite God into the dirt. He's better at cleaning than we are anyway."