The most memorable elements of a wedding cannot be worn, booked, or bought. They are the cherished vows exchanged between bride and groom and the heartfelt toasts bestowed on the newlywed couple by their loved ones. Wedding Words: Vows and Wedding Words: Toasts are essential guides for the bridal couple and other wedding participants who are looking for the perfect way to express themselves.

Vows presents the couple with everything they need to know about the statements they will make at their wedding. It advises those who want to write their own vows, provides traditional vows for all religions, and offers an extensive selection of poetry and prose to choose from or be inspired by. Toasts walks the reader through all the elements of a toast, gives public speaking tips for a smooth delivery, and explains how to turn an anecdote into a memorable speech. Also included in each book is a list of questions to get the couple’s or toast maker’s thoughts rolling. Beautifully packaged and full of invaluable information, the two volumes of Wedding Words guarantee that no one will be left speechless on this all-important occasion.

Jennifer Cegielski, a writer, editor, and the former content director of The Knot, is the author of Wedding Invitations and has covered all aspects of weddings, from flowers to gowns to cakes. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.