Bride to Be Plan Your Wedding Without Losing Your Mind

[back cover] A user-friendly approach to planning the perfect wedding, packed with resources, basic etiquette, no-nonsense advice, an original wedding diary, and true stories from recent newlyweds. Do you have to accept the engagement ring he proposes with? How do you choose your wedding theme? Is there a tactful way to avoid inviting his weird Uncle George? What little touches can be added to make yours a day to remember? It's all here, together with details on the various options available, typical pitfalls, and the odd emergency measure to take when things don't go according to plan. With BRIDE TO BE you simply cannot fail to plan the wedding you always hoped for. [front flap] Congratulations. You're getting married! So, what now? You want your wedding to be fabulous but where do you start? What needs to be done, who can do it, and how long will it take? Don't panic. Bride to Be navigates you through the inevitable obstacle course that leads to the altar. It's jam-packed with sensible information about how to plan (and survive) the Big Day, offering a wealth of advice on all the decisions you need to make, no matter which style wedding you prefer. Venue church, garden, beach, or vineyard Vows traditional or modern Food luncheon, finger food, or formal dinner Dress the perfect dress for your figure Fiancé and family getting them to behave Everyone who's been there will tell you that planning a wedding is one of life's big stresses, no matter how low-key you want it to be. But from wedding themes to the special details, this book will show you how to realize your vision and style. And don't forget, at the end of it all, you do have the man of your dreams. [back flap] Kerry Colburn is living in wedded bliss with her husband in Seattle. She is the co-author of several books, including one with her husband. Jaclyn Hirschhaut is the author of two other books on the subject of weddings, and was Editor-in-Chief forElegant Bridemagazine for nearly a decade. Her own wedding was a three-day celebration with family and friends.Hirschhaut, Jaclyn is the author of 'Bride to Be Plan Your Wedding Without Losing Your Mind' with ISBN 9780764134609 and ISBN 0764134604.