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Katherine Heigl is delightful as Jane, a self-effacing Gal Friday so addicted to organizing weddings in her off time, that 27 Dresses opens with her character juggling two nuptials on the same night. A perpetual bridesmaid, Jane’s hobby is discovered by a matrimony reporter named Kevin (James Marsden), who hides a romantic side behind his wall of cynicism. While Kevin gradually develops feelings for Jane, the latter’s superficial sister, Tess (Malin Akerman), pursues George (Edward Burns), Jane’s boss and the object of her love. This romantic circle could go on forever, except that Jane is unexpectedly moved by Kevin despite her general irritation with him and without knowing that he’s on the verge of sandbagging her with a ridiculing article in his newspaper. The situation is absurd, but the emotions are not. Heigl is very good, rooted in a long tradition of comely comediennes playing characters who fly under the radar of life. She makes Jane’s pain pal (more…)

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It’s hard toenvision any 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 have 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…)

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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From Publishers Weekly

Set in London during a time when traditionalism started giving way to modernization and suffragists challenged the status quo, this final installment in Feather’s Matchmaker trilogy (The Bride Hunt, etc.) follows the nosy, righteous and sometimes self-righteous Duncan sisters as they tackle their toughest challenge yet—finding a wealthy, well-connected wife for a Doctorwho wants nothing to do with love. Douglas Farrell’s businesslike approach to marriage immediately sets Chastity Duncan’s teeth on edge, but as one of the secret owners of the suffragist scandal sheet The Mayfair Lady, to which Douglas has applied for matrimonial aid, she cannot let her emotions cloud her business dealings. So Chastity finds the goodPhysician exactly what he has asked for. He soon realizes that he had rather have Chastity, though. Douglas has a noble reason for seeking a marriage of convenience—he intends to use his spouse’s money to set up a clinic in a city slum—bu (more…)

Have the wedding of your dreams on a budget that you can afford Wedding expert Sharon Naylor shows you: — 17 ceremony locations that’ll save you a fortune — Creative serving tricks to cut your food bill — Save up to 85% on designer wedding gowns — Plan ahead to save on last minute expenses — 63 uniquefavors that won?t break the bank — Cut expenses without cutting corners on your pics — Cost-saving secrets from floral industry insiders — Elegant centerpieces for under $20 Have a celebrity-style wedding without paying celebrity-style prices.

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“A must for brides on a budget…a veritable volume of super-chic for super-cheap.”–Copley News Service

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