Couples entering into Catholic marriages, realize that when they choose to marry they are also entering into a life long vocation. More than ever, couples are truly embracing this concept and they are seeking additional resource information on their Catholic wedding ceremony and their future married life.

CatholicBrides.com is pleased to assist you. We have compiled a list of suggested reading material into categories of assorted interests. The books listed reflect a Catholic vision on relationships and marriage. We are not distributors of these books and we do not have any commercial interest in them. Most titles are available for purchases on line or through your local Christian book shop.

This resource segment focuses on books only. We believe that cuddling with your fiance while discussing a good book can be very romantic.

THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY

Couples should keep in mind that many of the suggestions outlined in these and similar preparation books are based on local practice and situations. Please note that not all of the suggestions may be liturgically acceptable. Governed by the regulations of the local diocese, each priest or deacon who presides at your marriage will be the one to decide on the validity of the suggestions.

Together for Life: Nuptial Mass edition for The United States
Author: Joseph Champlin

Together for Life: Outside Mass edition for The United States
Author: Joseph Champlin

Celebrating our Love: Liturgical resource for marriage within Canada available through Novalis press

Celebrating Marriage: A work book for the engaged couple
Author: Paul Covino

Scripture at Weddings: Prepare the Wedding Liturgy
Author: Graziano Marcheschi and Seitz Marcheschi

Preparing Your Catholic Wedding: Practical considerations when planning your ceremony
Author: T. Jerome Overbeck

Catholic Etiquette for Weddings: Negotiating etiquette challenges when planning your sacramental celebration.
Author: Kay Lynn Isca

Your Catholic Wedding: A planbook to aid all engaged couples and their priest in the preparation of a Catholic wedding.
Author: Chris Aridas

YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Before I Do: Exploring your relationship as a couple.
Author: Anthony Garascia

Should We Marry?: Exploring your relationship as a couple
Author: Joseph Champlin

Getting Married, Living together: A sensitive exploration of potential problems
Author: Anthony Garascia

How to be the Almost Perfect Husband: Meeting the emotional needs of a women in your marriage.
Author: J.S. Salt

How to be the Almost Perfect Wife: Meeting the emotional needs of a man in your marriage.
Author: J.S. Salt


Fun, But We're Married? A witty, light hearted look at married life
Author: Joel Davitz, Lois Davitz

When the Cake is Gone, Your Marriage Really Starts: Strategies for staying engaged
Author: Dr, James Healy

The Five Languages of Love: How to express heartfelt commitment to your mate
Author: Gary Chapman

God Knows Marriage Isn't Easy: Incorporate God into your married life
Author: Lanny Law, Maureen Law

Journey in Faith: A help for Catholic Marriage Preparation
Author: Deacon Roy Barley

Catholic Remarriage: For those marrying for the second time
Author: Anthony Garascia

Real Love: Answers to your questions on dating, marriage and the real meaning of sex.
Author: Mary Beth Banacc

Fall in Love, Stay in Love: Stay in love by meeting each others needs
Author: Willard R. Harley Jr.

Living Together and Christian Commitment: A reflection for engaged couples who are living together
Author: James Healy

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A practical guide to understanding and honoring each other in marriage
Author: Dr. John Gottman, Nan Silver

Beginning Your Marriage: A resource for couples in the first years of marriage
Author: John L Thomas, David M. Thomas

Annulments and the Catholic Church: Straight answers to tough questions
Author: Edward Peters

Saving your Second Marriage Before it Starts: Learn to tackle the challenges of being a step family
Author: Dr. Leslie Parrott

How to Survive Being Married to a Catholic: A lighthearted look at Catholic Beliefs and practices for the interfaith marriage
Author: Michael Henesey, Rosemary Gallagher

Life giving Love: Embracing God's beautiful design for your marriage
Author: Kimberly Hahn

Called to Marriage: Journeying together to God through marriage as a holy calling
Author: Carol Luebering

For Better - Forever: A Catholic guide to a lifelong marriage
Author: Gregory K. Popcak

The Catholic Marriage Wisdom Book: The truth about marriage
Author: Donna Marie Cedar - Southworth

Marriage and The Catholic Church: A theological examination of disputed question
Author: Michael G. Lawler

INTIMACY IN YOUR MARRIAGE

Good News about Sex and Marriage: Answers to your honest questions about Catholic teachings
Author: Christopher West

The Catholic Church on Sex, Marriage & Divorce: Why the Catholic Church is a champion of love and intimacy
Author: Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio

Sex and the modern Christian: A frank discussion on sexuality
Author: Christopher west

Contraception, Why Not: Challenges the contraceptive mindset
Author: Janet E. Smith

A Retreat With Mary of Magdala and Augustine: Rejoicing in human sexuality
Author: Sidney Callahan

Marriage and the Spirituality of Intimacy: Recognizing & responding to the real presence of God in your Marriage
Author: Leif Kehrawld

Theology of the Body: Human love in the Divine Plan
Author: Pope John Paul ll

Humanae Vitae: Encyclical Letters of His Holiness Pope Paul Vl
Author: available through (www.Ignatius.com)

FAMILY PLANNING

The Art of Natural Family Planning: A comprehensive discussion on the NFP method of birth control
Author: John F. Kippley & Sheila K. Kippley

Taking Charge of Your Fertility: A definitive guide to natural birth control, pregnancy achievement, and reproductive health.
Author: Toni Weschler MPH

Love Sex and Babies: How your marriage can benefit from natural family planning
Author: Jason Evert

The Fastest Way To Get Pregnant Naturally: Offers important preconception advice for everyone of child bearing age.
Author: Christopher Williams M.D.


Before Your Pregnancy: Nurture your own reproductive well being to conceive a healthier baby.
Author: Amy Ogle M.S.,,R.D. and Lisa Massullo, M.D.

CONVERTING TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH

Choosing to be Catholic: For the first time or once again Catholic
Author: William O'Malley

Surprised by the Truth: For those considering the Catholic Faith
Author: Patrick Madrid

Journey of Faith: An introduction to Christianity
Author: Harold Wayne Ballard (Editor)

Exploring the Catholic Church: An introduction to Catholic teaching and Practice
Author: Marcellino D'Ambrosio

INTERFAITH MARRIAGE

How to Survive Being Married to a Catholic: A lighthearted look at Catholic beliefs and practices for the interfaith Marriage
Author: Michael Henesey , Rosemary Gallagher

Catholic Marriage and Divorce: Clarifies the church's teaching for Catholic's who are marrying divorced people
Author: Sr. Victoria Vondenburger RSM. JCL

Beginning Your Marriage: Applies to all faiths and contains information on discussion needed with an interfaith marriage
Author: John L. Thomas, David M. Thomas

The Interfaith Family Guidebook: Practical Advice for Jewish and Christian Partners
Author: Joan C. Hawxhaurst

One Faith, Two Religions: Reflections for engaged couples of two different Christian denominations
Author: Rev. Gerald Foley

One Marriage, Two Faiths: Guidance on the interfaith Marriage
Author: Elanor Stoker Ball, James H. S. Bossar