Hi John & Joyce, Remember, I have this book here called "Amish Society". What in particular did you want to know about, as far as the reading of the bans, which isn't really specified as such, but encompasses a whole lot of subjects. They have a whole section on Marriage in here. :o) Lynn John & Joyce wrote: i too would like to know a bit more concerning the reading of the bans. thinking back to my father's parish in virginia in the '40tys. this custom is remembered...sometimes following the sunday church service, the congregation was invited to remain for the wedding of youth, or older members of the parish... there might be a special basket of flowers to celebrate the occasion at the altar.