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Planning a Catholic wedding? Know someone who is? Read how to combine the rich tradition of a Catholic wedding AND a best-ever wedding reception that reflects your unique personalities and the beauty of your relationship and see how your Catholic wedding can truly be the wedding of your dreams. If wedding planning seems overwhelming at times, then this book is for you. It will help you minimize planning stress and conflict and achieve family harmony while planning your Catholic wedding. The Wedding Survival Guide Kit for Catholics - 44 Strategies to Survive Wedding Planning and Thrive in a Catholic Marriage is written by Peg Hensler, Associate Director for Marriage Ministries for the Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey and three couples who planned weddings with their adult children during two Covid-impacted years. The Wedding Survival Guide for Catholics tackles thorny problems and provides proven methods to help couples and parents have a joyous planning experience, minimize stress and learn to collaborate, communicate and compromise so everyone’s voice is heard. Like business and sports, for wedding planning, teamwork makes the dream work! Included is a wealth of timely information that will answer most every question you have about a truly beautiful Catholic wedding. It guides you through all of the planning details so that you clearly understand your commitment to yourselves, your parish, and your Catholic faith. The book is designed to be used as an essential guide throughout the planning process, and features an introduction by Pastor Father Jim Grogan who wrote, “In this book you will find wisdom gleaned from scripture, and from lived faith. You will discover tools and techniques that helped others achieve extraordinary marriages.” There are several other “Words of Wisdom” passages by marriage experts, Catholic clergy and couples who have embraced the importance of a Catholic marriage. Plus, what the Pope has to say to