Reference : Weddings

Everyone dreams of the perfect wedding…. And for nearly seven decades, Bride’s magazine has been the leading authority on the subject, with advice that is both practical and sympathetic to the needs of the bride, the groom, their families and friends. Now in a completely revised edition, Bride’s Book of Etiquette offers the most up-to-date information on engagement and wedding planning, and realistic solutions for any problem that couples may encounter. In this trusted classic, you’ll find out:. # How to draw up—and pare down—the guest list. # How to word invitations for every circumstance. # How to get his family to share wedding expenses, and who pays for what. # Where to seat divorced parents, and how to make sure they’ll get along. # How to dress the bride, groom, mothers, and bridal party at every hour for every type of wedding. # Contemporary ideas for a long-weekend wedding, a destination wedding and more. # How to handle last-minute glitches, include children in a second wedding, and answer the tough question: “Am I invited to the wedding?”. # Registering on the Internet, the dos and don’ts. # Updated etiquette for a second wedding. # The new honeymoon rules—romantic trips in today’s world more...

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The ultimate guide to being a great bridesmaid. more...

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The fabulous gown, the multitiered cake, abundant flowers, attendants and guests in their finery. The white wedding does more than mark a life passage. It marries two of the most sacred tenets of American culture--romantic love and excessive consumption. more...

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From Vegas to the Vatican — this is the all-in-one guide to getting married away from home. As many as 25 percent of couples now opt for a destination wedding, a 400 percent increase in the past 10 years. Part of the reason: The average at-home wedding costs $27,000, the average destination wedding costs $17,000, and the average cruise destination wedding costs $7,000 — or less!. This hands-on, practical guide helps readers organize and plan anything from a budget to a blue-sky destination wedding. It features up-to-date information on picking the best location, making travel arrangements, dressing for the occasion, and arranging an unforgettable wedding anywhere in the world. Unique among wedding planning books, Destination for Weddings also acknowledges that most couples use the Internet to plan their wedding. So it’s filled with Web tips, shortcuts, URLs, and even instructions on creating your own digital wedding planner. more...

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Weddings today are so much more than just the Big Day—the parties start months ahead and continue well afterward. This portable guide is perfect for anyone involved in the many parties surrounding weddings. In Part 1, "It's a Party!" Anna Post covers the vital stats of each party, be it an engagement celebration, couples' shower, (bachelor)ette party, wedding week spa getaway, rehearsal dinner, reception, farewell brunch, or belated reception. Part 2, "Party Smarts," is packed with party-giving expertise to make every occasion a success: planning tips; figuring out finances; choosing food, flowers, and music; invitation how-to; handling uninvited guests and RSVP slackers; finding the perfect gift; making introductions and toasts; and more. Looking for ways to throw a super shower on a budget? Wondering if it's OK to e-mail invitations? Tongue-tied writing thank-you notes? Need ideas for adding just the right touch of style to everything from a garden barbecue to a seated dinner? It's all here. Whatever the occasion and whether you're the bride, host, or guest, Anna Post helps make every wedding party wonderful. more...

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