Martha showcases some of her wedding favorites to inspire brides as they beginto plan their special day. Discover how to create some of the world’s most beautiful floral bouquets and centerpieces. Learn the essentials for finding the perfect bridal gown, and find everything you need to organize a successful wedding reception. From elegant cakes to personalized invitations and thank-you notes, this is an introduction to planning a wedding that every soon-to-be bride should have.

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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…)

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 cannot afford one, this book will hold their hand through the process so they can p (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 celebration while still remaining true to your personality, values, and tastes. You’ll see how to make and keep your wedding budget;choose the most economical time to get married; scope out wedding locations that fit the bill; and incorporate everything from economical to green ideas that emphasizestyle 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…)

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If you are planning a wedding and looking for elegant handmade touches, this is a great resource. But you need two qualifications to use this tempting book: previous sewing and/or craft experience and lots of time. Seasoned crafters with hours to spare will find solid instruction for the expected (stationery, ring pillow, floral headpieces, sachets, bonbonnières) and theuncommon (jazzy vest for the groom, bow tie and cummerbund for the ring bearer, fairy-tale slippers for the flower girl, an organza-swathed hat, wedding cake tablecloth, elaborate gift-wrapping ideas). Each project includes estimated completion time; most average about two to four hours, while some take as much as eight or ten. As lovely as the ribbon-wrapped napkin rings may be, for instance, how many people can spare 30 hours to create enough for a 60-guest wedding? However, if you are looking for beautiful, sophisticated accessories and you’ve the time and the skills–or know someon (more…)

Of all the decisions that go into planning a wedding, choosing the cake may be the sweetest. Much more than dessert, this beloved wedding symbol should be as special as the bride and groom themselves. Whether youenvision a majestic cake blooming with fresh flowers, a pristine fondant-covered masterpiece, or a homespun take on strawberry shortcake- or even if you don’t know where to begin- Martha Stewart’s Wedding Cakes will provide you with more than 100 delicious and inspiring ideas for timeless and beautiful confections that are perfect for every style of wedding.Not just visually inspiring, these pages are filled with information you won’t find anywhere else. Martha Stewart and Wendy Kromer, the master baker and decorator who has been creating cakes for Martha Stewart Weddings for more than a decade, guide you through everything you needto take into account when selecting a cake- and even how to bake and decorate one yourself. Novice and experienced bakers alike will fin (more…)