Books can be a wonderful tool to help you connect to the inner process of preparing for your wedding. The following books are all beneficial in that they help the reader to become more conscious of the meaning of committed relationship. Getting the Love You Want, Harville Hendrix According to Hendrix, we attract mates who resemble our parents in order to have the opportunity to heal the hurts of our past. This is an excellent book to help couples understand some of the psychological dynamics of relationship. Journey of the Heart, The Path of Conscious Love, John Welwood Journey of the Heart is an eloquent book that inspires couples to become conscious of their relationship as a container for spiritual growth. In the chapter entitled "Marriage as Mandala," Welwood writes, "Marriage is not just a pragmatic worldly arrangement. It also reflects a larger imperative of human life- which is to realize love's full potential by giving it an earthly form." There are many perceptive thoughts to contemplate in this book. Creating Union, Eva Pierrakos & Judith Saly Creating Union asks the reader to examine the unconscious motive to remain separated from his/her partner. It explores the idea that while all human beings deeply want to experience unconditional love, we are simultaneously terrified of the vulnerability that brings. Creating Union is a useful guide in helping the individual to better understand how this dynamic effects his/her ability to love.

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Cornelia Powell’s free online quarterly newsletter covers the in’s and out’s of planning a wedding with grace and authenticity.  Her tagline “look inside to find yourself” proves to be true as she emphasizes and supports creating your wedding day from a space of inner truth.

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Sheryl Paul, MA is an author and wedding counselor who brings consciousness to the tremendous inner shift that accompanies the transition from singlehood to marriage. Information about her two books, The Conscious Bride and The Conscious Bride’s Wedding Planner, as well as a host of useful articles, can be found on this website.