[Cross-posted to Amazon.com] Hovey has written a rather useful introduction to Handfasting. I applaud the attention she has paid to the history of this ritual -- too few pagan writers seem to appreciate the roots, both known and unknown, that have contributed to the way Handfasting is celebrated today. Hovey has striven to provide a rather broad coverage in details of how to find a minister, how to plan/budget for the wedding, etc. She even includes god/desses from various pantheons (while recommending against crossing pantheons/traditions) who, in her mind, are most appropriate entities to invoke.
This book is aimed at the general Neo-pagan or Wiccan audience so most Heathen types will not likely find much use for her ritual descriptions. Still, it's an overall good introduction and is likely to be a good reference for interfaith ministers.
Sidenote: As a Germanic (or Scandinavian) leaning Pagan/Heathen myself, I think she missed the boat on the Norse pantheon; why did she not recommend Thor and Sif? They are a wonderful pairing of male/feminine, sky/earth, etc.
Updated 7/13/2023: Replaced broken images -- book cover and review stars.
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