Unveiling Weddings Book Launches as the “Something Blue” for Today’s Bride

Co-authors Rebecca Sacerdoti, PhD and Tasha Jackson Fitzgerald, MA, who make their living helping individuals navigate their major life transitions, were struck by the intensity of issues a bride-to-be faces when planning her wedding.  From cultural and social expectations, amplified family dynamics, to relationship fears, an engagement brings an immense opportunity for a bride-to-be to get a better understanding of herself and her relationship with her future husband.  Through a variety of narratives and comforting psychological guidance, Unveiling Weddings brings a chance for brides-to-be to feel nourished throughout the marriage planning process.  With chapter titles such as “I Am Engaged, But I Feel a Bit Zany,” and “Relationships: Managing the 3 Fs Without Letting the “F” Word Sneak In” the book will bring smiles, serenity and happy tears for the bride-to-be who reads about the myths and legends of stories passed down from one generation to the next.  This shared knowledge can help a woman experience her engagement as a time of empowerment and as an opportunity to improve her relationships. 

“I was able to smile at things that happened on my wedding day, like when my mother-in-law took it upon herself to surprise us all with a song to her son to the tune of Celine Dion,” said former bride Michelle Walsh. If I hadn’t read the Unveiling Weddings, I might not have had the insight to put my “quickie calmer” into action and remember that everything will work out – now the story brings laughs between my husband and me.”

According to the Bridal Association of America, there were more than two million weddings held in 2009 with an average engagement lasting 17 months.  Today’s bride is more aware that constructive psychotherapy tools can be instrumental in helping to ease the challenges leading up to the “big” day, yet schedules and budgets may not allow for one-on-one scheduled visits to a therapist.  For those brides, Unveiling Weddings is a welcomed “something blue” that will bring peace of mind leading up to, and on her wedding day.  In addition, the book may also be referenced as a tool in part of an ongoing therapist practice with brides-to-be nationwide. 

“We wanted to write a book that would support women through this important rite of passage by providing them stories and psychological insight so they could get the most of the their engagement,” said  Rebecca Sacerdoti, PHD.  “As co-authors, Tasha and I worked tirelessly to capture the best stories and write in a style that makes the book accessible and fun-loving.  We’re proud that Unveiling Weddings can be read from front to back or flipped through for the chapters of interest that a bride-to-be can turn to when she need it.”

Brides can also engage with the expert authors and fellow readers through social media channels including facebook (www.facebook.com/unveilingweddings) and twitter (www.twitter.com/readytowed).  Through these interfaces, the authors will share information on upcoming book signings, recommended resources, nuggets of wisdom and more.  The online resources are a welcomed addition to the host of wedding conversations taking place as Unveiling Weddings resources are all about helping brides to find their authentic voice and experience during their engagement rather than seeking to aspire to a level of unachievable perfection. 

More information about Unveiling Weddings can be found by visiting www.unveilingweddings.com or by emailing unveilingweddings@gmail.com.

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