Wedding Kit for Dummies (Soft Cover with CDR) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I never can keep a copy of Weddings for Dummies; I no sooner buy one and I give it as a gift. I bought my first copy because someone told me that the information on flower arrangements would be helpful, even though the event in question was not a wedding. My last copy of Weddings for Dummies is on a shelf in Maine where it did duty in the planning of my son's wedding (a wedding of which Marcy Blum should be proud). When I ordered the Wedding Kit for Dummies, I thought I was replacing my Weddings for Dummies; what I got was a fantastic supplement to Weddings for Dummies, an entirely new book replete with software to make even the most disorganized person an organized party planner. The original book enables the bride-to-be to plan the wedding of her dreams, down to the smallest detail. The new book allows those dreams to take wing; it is a comprehensive "how to do it" book. The CD has forms, contracts and even spread sheets to keep track of expenses. There are checklists for things that most people might not even think of on their own, but which make a special event even more special...like how to evaluate a potential reception site. There are website addresses and sensible advice on how to use the Internet to obtain information and goods. I found the chapter entitled Ten Amazing Places for Destination weddings and Honeymoons especially interesting (I always wondered what it cost to get married at Disneyworld!) In short, if you cannot have Marcy Blum plan your wedding, this is the next best thing. If you are planning on giving this book as an engagement gift, pair it with the first book; the two together are indispensable references for planning the perfect wedding. Marcy Blum and Laura Fisher Kaiser have given us a glimpse of why books will not go the way of dinosaurs, a book that can actually help us interact better with the Internet rather than being replaced by it.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Wedding Kit for Dummies (Soft Cover with CDR)

Get 34% OFF

Click here for more information about Wedding Kit for Dummies (Soft Cover with CDR)

Read More...

Bride's Wedding Planner: The Perfect Guide to the Perfect Wedding Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I can't believe how informative this book is. It tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about planning your wedding. It has forms for you to fill out everything pertaining to the big day...jot down who is going to be in the bridal party, what food do you want to serve, etc. It tells you how to get a caterer, florist, photographer, etc, and tells you all the questions you need to ask them beforehand to make sure you're getting the best value for your money. It also explains how everything is done in Christian and Jewish ceremonies. There are so many things in here you would never even think of...how to set a budget once you are married, what forms of birth control to use, it explains all the different styles of gowns and veils, tells you what the mother of the groom and bride are supposed to do, who pays for what, and there is a calender for you and him for each month to tell you what needs to get done. If you thought of it, it's in here. They even give you suggestions of what song you could dance the first dance to, how to preserve your dress, and more. This is a REALLY great deal on a wedding planner.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Bride's Wedding Planner: The Perfect Guide to the Perfect Wedding

BRIDE'S Magazine has helped couples plan their weddings, their honeymoons, and their first year of marriage for more than sixty years. Now, here are the latest, most creative ways to enjoy your special day--plus step-by-step calendars to guarantee that you and your fiancé say "I do" knowing every detail has been covered.BRIDE'S WEDDING PLANNERBRIDE'S Wedding Planner answers important questions, solves difficult problems, and provides the necessary timetables and checklists that guide you down the aisle in style--from the moment you announce your engagement to the time you're happily settled in your new home. Inside you'll find* Consumer tips on shopping for gowns, as well as all your other wedding needs and services (caterers, florists, musicians, photographers, videographers, and more)* Everything you need to know about contracts and agreements that protect your rights and save you valuable wedding dollars* All the newest ways to wed, including ethnic weddings, long weekend, progressive, and theme weddings--and a complete section on second weddings* Modern guidelines on how to word your newspaper announcements, invitations, vows, and thank-you notes* Hundreds of ways to plan a ceremony and reception that reflect youCompletely updated for our changing times, the BRIDE'S Wedding Planner, from the editors of BRIDE'S, shares important information on interfaith marriage, and the smoothest ways of establishing new traditions. If you're getting married, this is the one wedding planner you need.

Click here for more information about Bride's Wedding Planner: The Perfect Guide to the Perfect Wedding

Read More...

Bride's Book of Etiquette (Revised) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Got the book free from bridal expo. Excellent source for invitation wording and thank you writing. Book is well worth the price. Would highly recommend.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Bride's Book of Etiquette (Revised)

For nearly 70 years, Bride's has offered advice both practical and sympathetic to the needs of the bride, the groom, their families and friends. Now revised, Bride's Book of Etiquette offers up-to-date information on engagement and wedding planning. This trusted book covers SOMETHING OLD... € How to draw up and pare down-the guest list € Dressing the bridal party and parents for all types of weddings € Interfaith ceremonies and celebrations € Handling last-minute glitches...and SOMETHING NEW € Shower ideas € Second wedding etiquette € Photography trends € Registering on the Internet, the dos and don'ts € and more

Get 25% OFF

Click here for more information about Bride's Book of Etiquette (Revised)

Read More...

The Busy Brides Bible for Planning a Fabulous Wedding Without the Expensive Cost of a Wedding Planner Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I recommend this book to all brides. I purchased a few wedding planning books and ended up only using this one. It just seem to have everything in it and organized. From planning my reception music to my honeymoon and more. It's a great price for all the wedding information and ideas. So if your a bride or know a bride planning a wedding, I recommend purchasing this book.

Click Here to see more reviews about: The Busy Brides Bible for Planning a Fabulous Wedding Without the Expensive Cost of a Wedding Planner

All brides want that perfect, well-planned wedding, like we see on all the wedding shows with professional wedding planners choreographing every moment of their special day...but let's be real. In these hard economic times, more and more brides can't afford the expensive cost of a wedding planner. This sole book will act as their personalized inexpensive wedding planner, saving Busy Brides hundreds to thousands of dollars. This book is an essential must have for all Busy Brides planning their own wedding. "The Busy Brides Bible for planning a fabulous wedding, without the expensive cost of a wedding planner" will help Busy Brides just like a wedding planner, from selecting their wedding rings to planning every detail of the most fabulous day of there lives...their wedding day. Complete with the trendiest examples of wedding themes, ceremony and reception sites, wedding color palettes, reception menus, ceremony and reception music, transportation options, signature wedding cocktail recipes, ceremony throw items, attendants' gifts, guest favors and much much more. Busy Brides will use this book as their right hand wedding planning bible to guide them in every step to planning that fabulous wedding of their dreams. They will bring this book everywhere, to the jewelry store, to the bridal store, to the reception sites, to the ceremony sites, to the caterers, to the florists and so on, because this book will guide them through every step of the way, just like a wedding planner would. This book, like no other book, includes detailed checklists, a budget guide, money saving tips, vendor questions, vendor contract elements, a guest list template, an example wedding itinerary timeline, an example ceremony program, bridal hair, makeup and nail tips, trendy wedding extras and much much more. Any Busy Bride will always want her wedding to be that fabulous wedding remembered by everyone. With the purchase of this book, she can make that "dream-day wedding" a reality. Look no further, this one-of-a-kind book is the only wedding planning book a Busy Bride will need to purchase.

Get 24% OFF

Click here for more information about The Busy Brides Bible for Planning a Fabulous Wedding Without the Expensive Cost of a Wedding Planner

Read More...

The Tax-Deductible Wedding: More Wedding and Fun, Less Fret and Debt Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Received the book in the mail and have to say it provided a lot of helpful and useful information. Of course most will gravitate toward the tax deduction venues for a reception. But I also appreciated the green chapter, charitable giving sections and general practical advice about surviving your wedding. I would definitely recommend to others.

Click Here to see more reviews about: The Tax-Deductible Wedding: More Wedding and Fun, Less Fret and Debt

Practical advice for producing your dream wedding at tax-deductible costs.

Get 32% OFF

Click here for more information about The Tax-Deductible Wedding: More Wedding and Fun, Less Fret and Debt

Read More...

The "I Have A Life" Bride's Guide: Plan The Wedding You've Always Wanted--without Losing Your Mind Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I bought this book after leafing through it at Borders. The price seemed right and I liked the layout of the book. Its a nice basic book for brides and it's set up in a way that is easy to read and follow. You can skip through the chapters and the tips and suggestions are right on track. I like that suggestions are given so you can stay away from 'bridezilla' zone.
My main planner is the 'eveything wedding organizer' but this 'i have a life guide' is a nice complement. I am planning a simple yet elegant wedding and I dont want to many frills, so these two books have given me enough tips and ideas to plan the event that I want.
If you are planning a VERY elaborate wedding, this book can be your basic/checklist book but you might want to look for a more in depth book for your event.

Click Here to see more reviews about: The "I Have A Life" Bride's Guide: Plan The Wedding You've Always Wanted--without Losing Your Mind

True enough, some women out there have the time or inclination to eat, sleep and breathe their weddings. But what about those who don't want to turn into insatiable monsters swallowed up in all that wedding madness? The "I Have a Life" Bride's Guide is a perfect purse-size guide for women who are pressed for time - and patience - and just want a book with the nitty-gritty, without all the fluff. This no-nonsense guide shows savvy brides how to: De-stress and stay cool at all times; Balance wedding plans with a full-time job; Steer clear of unnecessary expenses; Cut to the chase in deciding where the ceremony and reception will be held; Save time when choosing a caterer, florist, videographer and band; Smart, practical and true-to-life, this Bride's Guide give brides-to-be all the helpful hints they need to maintain their sanity and actually enjoy their wedding day.

Get 4% OFF

Click here for more information about The "I Have A Life" Bride's Guide: Plan The Wedding You've Always Wanted--without Losing Your Mind

Read More...

Beautiful Wedding Decorations & Gifts on a Small Budget Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This book was a little to girly for my husband and I. He gagged at most of the idea's presented in the book. I did think the book had a few interesting basic ideas, that with some creative thought and know - how could become more suitable decorations. I don't think many people would create exact replicas of the decorations in the book because most of them are a little out-dated and almost any groom would turn their nose up at them. I think just flipping through it in a book store is enough, in fact I never used my copy of the book. If your looking to make your own wedding decorations I suggest buying an actual craft leaflets (like The Complete Wedding Floral Book, by Leisure Arts) which you can get at your local craft store. These leaflets were what I used for my own wedding, and they where ten times more helpful than any wedding decoration book I have come across.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Beautiful Wedding Decorations & Gifts on a Small Budget

From a nationally known wedding consultant comes a collection of clever, easy-to-do, and inexpensive ideas for parties, cherished gifts, and storybook weddings. Readers will find tips for stretching their decorating dollars, instructions for crafting exquisite wedding accessories (bouquets, garters, headpieces), creative ideas for gift baskets, cake toppers, and more. 71 illustrations.

Click here for more information about Beautiful Wedding Decorations & Gifts on a Small Budget

Read More...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Wedding Illustrated 4E Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)The audience for this book seems to be young couples who have not organized social functions. The overriding emphasis is on style, flowers, colors, settings, the entertainment side, having fun, and there is nothing wrong with that. I agree with the other commentators--far too much space is spent telling us to hire an expert to be in charge. If you want advice on themes, flowers, and clothing styles, on what is the "in" thing, this is your book. If you have an idea how to plan events and are looking for alternatives, choices, and simplicity, especially for those over forty, and there a lot of us,look elsewhere. It certainly builds up expectations for a grand event, but with the national divorce rate over fifty per cent, there is an air of unreality and impossible expectations as well. It closely resembles the three glossy publications for Washington, DC, promoting the commercial services to implement these plans. The best part is too brief--the psychology of working with the families and the main players. Also, union musicians cost more and are worth it if you are more interested in the quality of the music than in the experience for high schoolers.

Click Here to see more reviews about: The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Wedding Illustrated 4E

With new photos and line drawings to help readers imagine their perfect wedding, this newly revised edition focuses on the latest trends and most up-to-date advice from wedding planners across the country. With all the information needed for planning a wedding to remember, this is one book no bride or groom should be without. Includes a new 16-page color photo insert and a write-in wedding planner section in the back.

Click here for more information about The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Wedding Illustrated 4E

Read More...

Weddings for Grownups: Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Wedding Your Way Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)If you want to overdose on froofy bouquets, fairy princess dresses and hard sales pitches about your wedding being "your day," avoid this book. If you've got a strong sense of style that you're not seeing in Bride's Magazine, a genuine wish to make the wedding a special celebration for all your loved ones, and a sincere longing to avoid becoming Bridezilla, get the book.
It's not going to give you bouquet ideas, it's not going to tell you how to shave $1000 off your dress price, it's not going to show you how to hand-make your favors.
But this book will help you keep everything in perspective and create the ceremony and reception that you want to have, not the one other people think you should have. It will give you the backbone to go your own way when faced with yet another bridal boutique consultant who seems to think that every woman wants a 12-foot train.
This book is a sanity check and wedding-planning outline wrapped in one. I heartily endorse reading this before you even *think* about buying a copy of Modern Bride.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Weddings for Grownups: Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Wedding Your Way

This expanded edition of the popular planner (more than 20,000 copies of the original sold) features common sense advice and practical ideas for every type of wedding. A full range of checklists helps to speed engaged couples through every part of the planning process.

Click here for more information about Weddings for Grownups: Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Wedding Your Way

Read More...

The Groom's Guide: A Wedding Planner for Today's Marrying Man Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This was a great book it was in very good condition. It was a gift and was very well received I was impressed.The Groom's Guide: A Wedding Planner for Today's Marrying Man

Click Here to see more reviews about: The Groom's Guide: A Wedding Planner for Today's Marrying Man

Click here for more information about The Groom's Guide: A Wedding Planner for Today's Marrying Man

Read More...

The Bargaining Bride: How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams without Paying the Bills of Your Nightmares Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I've looked at several wedding planning books (as do many brides-to-be), but never have I seen one so well written, thoughtful and practical.
I picked up this book while putting the last details on my own wedding planning. I specifically used its advice in negotiating price and arrangements for the wedding gown and flower arrangements. I saw so many of the tricks coming and now have extra money left over to indulge in an extravagant honeymoon! I wish I had found the book earlier!
I'm sure these negotiation tactics will even carry over into my consulting career. Believe me, take a look.

Click Here to see more reviews about: The Bargaining Bride: How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams without Paying the Bills of Your Nightmares

If you are like so many brides-to-be, you will spend months preparing for the most important day of your life. There will be dozens of decisions to make as you try to secure the best wedding gown, photographer, music, flowers, cake, invitations, and reception location--without having to mortgage your parents' house to pay for it all. This book will show you proven negotiation strategies to help you save money on your weddingwithout sacrificing the splendor of the event.

Get 22% OFF

Click here for more information about The Bargaining Bride: How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams without Paying the Bills of Your Nightmares

Read More...

Modern Bride Complete Wedding Planner: The #1 Bridal Magazine Helps You Create the Wedding of Your Dreams Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I was extremely dissapointed with this book. Modern Bride has a history of keeping brides-to-be in the dark about budgeting ideas and ways to cut corners. They continually insist that everyone NEEDS a bridal consultant and that a wedding gown should only be purchased through an expensive private boutique. I found many other wedding books to be so much more helpful that I suggest looking around some more before buying this book. Denise Fields and Diane Warner are some authors who HAVE created some excellent books.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Modern Bride Complete Wedding Planner: The #1 Bridal Magazine Helps You Create the Wedding of Your Dreams

Everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams.When it's time to start planning your special day, there is no better source to turn to than Modern Bride. The #1 bridal magazine gives you expert advice every step of the way--from selecting the perfect sites for the ceremony and reception to handling the potential conflicts and special challenges that today's couples face.Now Modern Bride Complete Wedding Planner offers you the most thorough, up-to-date information on every aspect of your engagement and wedding. Here you'll find: * Checklists, charts, and worksheets to keep you organized and guarantee that you don't overlook anything * Best choices for your invitations, ceremony, music, reception, flowers, and bridal gown * A quiz that identifies priorities and points out potential complications before they arise * Contemporary solutions for solving today's etiquette dilemmas with common sense and tact * Tips for planning ethnic, theme, and honeymoon weddings, as well as marrying again and reaffirmation celebrations * Sample budgets for actual weddings in different regions

Click here for more information about Modern Bride Complete Wedding Planner: The #1 Bridal Magazine Helps You Create the Wedding of Your Dreams

Read More...