Wedding Planning For Dummies, UK Edition
Auteurs : Douglas Dominique, Chapman Bernadette
Plan your perfect wedding, at home or abroad.
Planning a wedding doesn?t have to be hard work. Take the pain out of the preparation and let Wedding Planning For Dummies help you design your dream wedding day ? while saving time and money! Whether you?re planning a traditional church ceremony, a quiet family celebration or a romantic destination wedding, this book offers all the budgeting tips, essential checklists and more that you need to make sure your special day runs smoothly.
Content includes:
? Budgeting for the big day.
? Keeping it legal ? getting all the legalities in place in plenty of time.
? Preparing a guest list ? who to invite, and where to draw the line.
? Planning the schedule for the day, and any surrounding events (next day brunch, weekend plans).
? Advice on choosing your dress, photographer, music, flowers, cake, wedding rings and more.
? Destination weddings ? the pros and cons of taking the plunge abroad.
Part I: Getting Started with Wedding Planning 5
Chapter 1: First Things First 7
Chapter 2: Avoiding Those Wedding–Bill Blues 21
Chapter 3: Making It Legal 35
Part II: Preparing for Your Big Day 47
Chapter 4: Finding the Perfect Venue 49
Chapter 5: Setting the Scene 63
Chapter 6: Flower Power 87
Chapter 7: Planning a Destination Wedding 105
Chapter 8: By Invitation Only 121
Chapter 9: Toasters Are Banned!: Putting Together Your Gift List 147
Chapter 10: Rings That Rock 159
Chapter 11: And the Bride Wore 173
Chapter 12: Attending to the Bridal Party 207
Chapter 13: Partying Before and After the Wedding 221
Part III: Ceremony Survival Guide 233
Chapter 14: Creating a Foolproof Wedding–Day Schedule 235
Chapter 15: Sensational Ceremonies Part I: Choosing the Type of Ceremony 245
Chapter 16: Sensational Ceremonies Part II: Determining the Details 257
Part IV: A Rousing Reception 281
Chapter 17: What’s on the Menu? 283
Chapter 18: Let’s Drink to That 303
Chapter 19: A Piece of Cake 319
Chapter 20: And the Band Played On 329
Part V: Pics and Trips 345
Chapter 21: For Posterity: Photos and Videos 347
Chapter 22: Handling the Honeymoon 363
Part VI: The Part of Tens 373
Chapter 23: Ten Top Tips for Perfect Planning 375
Chapter 24: Ten Tricks for Saving Money 381
Index 385
Primary market:
- Newly engaged couples looking for a clear, easy to use guide to help them prepare for their big day.
Secondary market:
- Family and friends of brides and grooms to be, as they become involved with planning the big day and take on key wedding roles, e.g. best man, bridesmaids, parents.
- Wedding planners looking for tips and guidance to update their knowledge.
Dominique Douglas manages a wedding planning and event management consultancy. Bernadette Chapman is known for her knowledge of weddings and has been featured in the national media. Marcy Blum is a wedding expert. Laura Fisher Kaiser writes about consumer culture.
Date de parution : 04-2014
Ouvrage de 422 p.
18.8x23.3 cm
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