How to have the wedding you want
Subtitle: (not the one everybody else wants you to have)
By: Christine Egan
Contributors: Claro, Danielle
Edition: Berkley trade paperback edition.
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 321
ISBN-13: 9780425269688
Subjects: Wedding etiquette; Planning; Weddings
Description: "The updated edition of the only wedding guide that's on your side! Figure out what you want. Who to invite. Where to celebrate. What to wear. And those are just the big issues. You've got flowers, showers, music, and more and you're wondering if you can get it done by your first anniversary, let alone the wedding. Figure out how to do it. With smart planning and budgeting, you can have the wedding you want-whether it's a white-lace extravaganza or a barefoot barbecue. And you don't even have to quit your job. Figure out how to deal with the people criticizing the decisions you made in Steps One and Two. Mom. Aunt Diane. The caterer. The etiquette experts. The pushy saleslady at the bridal shop. They all claim to have your interests at heart. And they're all driving you crazy. Finally! The book that understands what today's bride-to-be really needs: realistic strategies and creative options from women who've been there, strong support, diplomatic skills, and a great sense of humor. And what she doesn't need: more "expert advice." Have the wedding you want: special, meaningful, lots of fun, and perfectly suited to you and the one you adore. Because theme colors come and go, but love is forever."--

"1. Figure out what you want. Who to invite. Where to celebrate. What to wear. And those are just the big issues. You've got flowers, showers, music, and more ... and you're wondering if you can get it done by your first anniversary, let alone the wedding. 2. Figure out how to do it. With smart planning and budgeting, you can have the wedding you want--whether it's a white-lace extravaganza or a barefoot barbecue. And you don't even have to quit your job. 3. Figure out how to deal with the people criticizing the decisions you made in Steps One and Two. Mom. Aunt Diane. The caterer. The etiquette experts. The pushy saleslady at the bridal shop. They all claim to have your interests at heart. And they're all driving you crazy ... Finally! The book that understands what today's bride-to-be really needs: realistic strategies and creative options from women who've been there, strong support, diplomatic skills, and a great sense of humor. And what she doesn't need: more "expert advice." Have the wedding you want: special, meaningful, lots of fun, and perfectly suited to you and the one you adore. Because theme colors come and go, but love is forever."--
Table of contents: title: Anything goes; title: The politics of planning. Mr. Wonderful and you ; Mother, can you spare a dime? ; Mama Bear and Papa Bear ; When people you love hate each other ; The son worshiper ; Clash of the clergy ; Someone is missing ; A bride by any other name ; Jealousy, resentment, and other forms of ill will ; Stepping on toes ; Best friends and BFFs ; Jekyll and bride; title: Nuts and bolts. Putting together a guest list ; Location, location, location ; So far away ; How do I look? ; Bride's head revisited ; The shoe must go on ; Pretty maids all in a row ; Spreading the word ; Food forethought ; Soothing the savage guests ; Photographic memories ; Let's go to the video ; Flower to the people ; Timing is everything ; Gimme, gimme, gimme ; Curtain up ; With this ring ; Making a clean getaway ; Just a sliver ; The bridal path ; Scattered showers ; You'll sit where I tell you to sit ; Like I needed this?; title: How to have fun. Decompression ; Seize your day.