Each year, millions of couples wed, and millions of relationships – involving brides, grooms, families, and friends-are undermined by power struggles, fights, and stress before the large event arrives. Often overrun by others’ demands, couples may be too exhausted to experience the outpouring of love meant for them. Now savvy brides and grooms can turn to The Smart Couple’s Guide to the Wedding of Your Dreams for a new and personally empowering perspective. Written specifically for the couple, this book encourages and supports both the bride and groom in exploring their deepest dreams for what they want throughout their entire wedding journey–from engagement through the honeymoon. Illustrated by almost 150 real-life wedding stories contributed by brides, grooms, and couples–some that took place in small backyards, some on mountain tops; one at $600, another at more than a million–each chapter walks you through easy, practical steps that help you mak (more…)

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This practical companion to The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings in the Real World acts as a stand-alone guide to the nuts and bolts of planning a wedding. The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner is where the bride and groom can record wedding ideas, create budget guidelines, check items off their to-do list, generate the guest list, store contact information for their wedding vendors, and get tips and advice on the best way to plan their massive day. Chapter by chapter, the planner walks the bridal couple through each major step: for example, choosing the reception site, picking a photographer, and deciding on a menu. Author Carley Roney and the editors of The Knot Web site have talked with both wedding professionals and hundreds of thousands of brides and grooms, and have a good idea of the necessary ingredients for a successful wedding. Most helpful and thorough are each chapter’s “Questions to Ask” checklists and the “Knot Knowledge” tips, which (more…)

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It’s hard to imagineany wedding detail that could have escaped inclusion in the pages of Weddings for Dummies. How to build a chuppah, how to anchor a comb in the bride’s hair, who dances with whom and when–everything you ever wanted to know about getting hitched is right here. Fortunately, Marcy Blum and Laura Fisher Kaiser aren’t afraid to give an opinion or two (there’s a list of “Ten Tacky Temptations We Beg You to Resist”), but most of the information is entirely nonjudgmental. It’s ideal to have a much-married older sister plan your wedding, but if you’ve to do it yourself, this is the perfect book to tell you how.
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In this downturn economy, planning a wedding on a budget is more challenging than ever. Weddings For Dummies, 2E will come to the rescue providing expertise on everything from bridal gowns to the honeymoon with the emphasis on getting the (more…)

Beautiful BLACK & RED/GREEN METALLIC PLAID dress features BLACK STRETCH VELVET BODICE with short sleeves and square neckline with BLACK LACE INSET and RED SATIN SIDE BOW TIE SASH at the waist. Fully lined RED/GREEN METALLIC PLAID SKIRT features PLEATING DETAILS and BLACK LACE TRIM HEM with attached ruffle crinoline underskirt for added fullness and hidden back zip closure. Machine washable. Imported. Matching/Coordinating SISTER SIZES available in girl sizes 7 – 20.5.

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Green is the new white for today’s brides–metaphorically speaking. Environmentally conscious couples are often appalled by the carbon footprint of traditional weddings and are seeking ways to express their earth-friendly values as they express their love. As Green Wedding shows, there are alternatives–products and services that can reduce environmental harm while ensuring a joyous and stylish celebration. Featuring stories of couples who have “gone green” on their wedding day, this authoritative guide by New York Times Style correspondent Mireya Navarro explains how couples can green their dream wedding, and why this is important. The book presents ideas for maximizing the sustainability of every aspect of your ceremony and reception–from choosing (and reusing) wedding attire, to offsetting the global-warming impact of your guests’ travel, to designing a menu (including cake and Champagne) that is seasonal, local, and organic. And because environmental responsibilit (more…)

The Ultimate Wedding Planning Guide is a new, updated version of the small format book based on the best-selling Easy Wedding Planner, Organizer & Keepsake. This new edition features a beautifully updated cover and interior pages to go along with brand-new worksheets, checklists, money-saving tips, wedding etiquette and more. New chapters reflect the most current information, including detailed descriptions and price ranges.

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Planning a wedding can be an exciting, overwhelming, and time consuming endeavor. COUNTDOWN TO YOUR PERFECT WEDDING will give brides the exact amount of information they need to plan the wedding they want. It breaks down pre-wedding tasks into manageable bits of information and serves as a point-by-point checklist so that nothing slips through the cracks and nothing is left undone.Unlike other books, COUNTDOWN is arranged on a 52-week timeline (one year is the average amount of time brides take to plan a wedding) that explains what needs to be done when. Each week will feature an essential aspect of a beautiful wedding and will include tips and insider information on how brides can get what they want, budgeting considerations, definition of terms, as well as feature information for “Brides On A Budget” and “When Money Is No Object.For brides who wish they could hire a wedding planner but can’t afford one, this book will hold their hand through the process so they can p (more…)

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‘The book covers everything from cost saving opportunities to themed winter weddings and contains a wealth of information that will truly inspire brides-to-be.’ Cornish Brides –Cornish Briades,

Weddings in the cooler months of the year can offer Hugecost savings, afford spectacular locations and travel opportunities, and are more reliably planned for when you are not hoping for the appearance of the sun. With themes ranging from autumn leaves to winter wonderlands and mid-winter festivals, cooler-month weddings can be particularly romantic, glamorous, beautiful and unusual.Weddings expert Suzan St Maur shows you how to: pick a superb location at a far lower price than in peak season; create a magical, themed small wedding; arrange a wedding abroad that is breath-taking value for money; organise fun hen and stag parties at bargain prices; choosea truly charming theme you’ll cherish forever; selectoutfits that make a striking fashion statement; (more…)

Valuable information on planning a wedding within a budget Are you planning a wedding, but worried about how much money you’ll have to spend? In today’s tough economic times, planning a budget wedding is more important than ever. This fun, money-saving guide is packed with tips for planning the wedding of your dreams without breaking your bank account! Inside you’ll find tons of tips and advice for planning a budget-friendly party while still remaining true to your personality, values, and tastes. You’ll see how to make and keep your wedding budget; selectthe most economical time to get married; scope out wedding locations that fit the bill; and incorporate everything from economical to green ideas thataccentuate style and elegance. Plus, you get tips and pointers for negotiating with vendors and avoiding hidden expenses and add-ons. Hands-on information for planning a stylish wedding while sticking to your budget Shows you how to get deals on (more…)