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The average wedding today costs over $20,000--and that's just for a modest wedding. But even budget-conscious couples want to have a wedding that's unique and reflects their personalities and style. You don't have to sacrifice your wedding dream because of money. With the insider secrets in this book, you can get two to three times the wedding for your budget. * Reception--the one area where couples spend the most is on the reception. This is the area with the most opportunities to save. * Gown--how to find your gown for far less than what other brides are paying at retail. * Flowers--insider secrets from the floral industry to create floral arrangements and bouquets that are unique and less expensive * Transportation (limousines)--find out how to save 25-50 percent on your wedding-day transportation through smart planning alone. * Wedding favors--find out how to select favors that are elegant and functional at a fraction of the cost of what you'll find on wedding websites. * Invitations--countless ways to create invitations, programs, place cards and other printed items for less. * Comprehensive resource lists * Money-saving tips from real-life couples * Insider secrets from wedding-industry professionals...
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Congratulations! Your little girl is getting married! Once the initial excitement of the announcement wears off, it becomes clear that Mother of the Bride is not just a title. It's a role, with responsibilities and do's and don'ts. The Mother-of-the-Bride Book explains that role and how it has changed over time. It details the exact responsibilities of the Mother of the Bride (MOB) from the earliest planning stages right up to waving good-bye as the newlyweds depart for their honeymoon--and even after that. The MOB may be involved in or completely responsible for: Putting together the guest list and designing a seating chart; Helping the bride and groom choose a date and location; Throwing an engagement party; Arranging lodging for out-of-town guests; Booking a band, hiring a caterer, buying favors; Countless other details that can't be overlooked. Chock full of ideas and advice, The Mother-of-the-Bride Book is an invaluable tool for the second busiest and (admit it) second most important woman in any wedding....
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The ultimate guide to being a great bridesmaid, helping you focus on what you need to do, when to do it, and how to be both economical and fulfill the bride's wishes at the same time.
This comprehensive handbook includes: What needs to be on your To-Do List: the resonsibilities of bridesmaids Guidelines on how much time and money you can expect to spend How to look fabulous on the wedding day Influencing the choice of bridesmaids' dresses What to do about bridal showers, engagement parties, bachelorette bashes and other parties Ceremony etiquette, what to give the bride & groom, the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner Running interference and otherwise saving the bride's day...
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The honeymoon’s over. Now what? Couples who spend months—even years—planning their weddings are often unprepared for the transition to married life. As Sharon Naylor shows, however, the first year of marriage doesn’t have to be a gauntlet of conflict and unmet expectations. As Naylor explains in Home from the Honeymoon, newlyweds can choose to focus on all the romantic firsts they’re enjoying together: setting up their household, celebrating holidays, and savoring their new social life as a married couple. And they can survive—and learn lifelong lessons from—the inevitable battles over matters large (sex, money, meddlesome in-laws) and small (clutter, weekend plans, what color to paint the living room). Because the book is also a journal—with lots of space for jotting down milestones and memories—it will be a keepsake that married couples will relish revisiting throughout all their years together.
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Congratulations! Your little girl is getting married! Once the initial excitement of the announcement wears off, it becomes clear that Mother of the Bride is not just a title. It's a role, with responsibilities and do's and don'ts. The Mother-of-the-Bride Book explains that role and how it has changed over time. It details the exact responsibilities of the Mother of the Bride (MOB) from the earliest planning stages right up to waving good-bye as the newlyweds depart for their honeymoon--and even after that. The MOB may be involved in or completely responsible for: Putting together the guest list and designing a seating chart; Helping the bride and groom choose a date and location; Throwing an engagement party; Arranging lodging for out-of-town guests; Booking a band, hiring a caterer, buying favors; Countless other details that can't be overlooked. Chock full of ideas and advice, The Mother-of-the-Bride Book is an invaluable tool for the second busiest and (admit it) second most important woman in any wedding....
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Wedding flowers are a huge part of the bridal dream, and a firm grasp of floral fundamentals is essential to planning an unforgettable big day. With more than 400 full-color photographs, Knack Wedding Flowers provides unparalleled inspiration and authoritative information for brides and wedding planners. Among the many details covered: what’s on a floral shopping list, the smarts of in-season flowers, matching flowers to formality and location, and where to go to get flowers and/or guidance and arrangements. Guidance provided for do-it-yourself brides, too! ...
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Proven advice for the spectacular wedding you've always dreamed of without breaking the bank Do you want your wedding to be memorable but don't have a “money is no object” budget? Wedding specialist Sharon Naylor shows you how to trim down your costs without compromising your dream wedding. This proven bestseller includes creative secrets to saving on the wedding gown, cake, rings, catering, and more. ...
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You're stressed out-and not just because of big budgets and endless to-do lists. It's the people you love who are driving you crazy, including: - Your mother and future-mother-in-law, who are feuding over everything. Is it okay to "fire" them?
- All those long-distance relatives who keep asking about the wedding. How you can break the news that they're not invited?
- The clueless guests who've indicated on their response cards that they're bringing their children. Should you fight it or just have a kids' table?
With The Bride's Diplomacy Guide, you'll find the real-life strategies and actual scripts you need to confront and manage these sticky and sometimes relationship-crushing scenarios. Renowned wedding expert Sharon Naylor presents conflicts and solutions in a simple Q&A format, making it easy for you to hold your ground-and your tongue-with your family, friends, and wedding professionals. . . . So you can all live happily ever after....
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Wedding experts agree: Today’s bride and groom want a wedding that reflects who they are—without regard to tradition, convention, or in-laws. This guide shows you how to: - Break with tradition—on a budget!
- Present nontraditional ideas to parents and grandparents
- Build in time for visiting friends and family
- Incorporate shared passions into the ceremony
- Use elbow grease and inventiveness for a DIY wedding
- Deal with vendors and suppliers
You will identify ways you can express your individuality during your wedding celebration, from rehearsal dinner to the morning-after brunch. The memories you take away will be of a ceremony celebrating your love—your uniqueness as a couple....
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