The question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the celebrations have begun! What's next? Just the wedding. Top Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for the any bride-to-be, covering the ever-so-stressful months preceding the wedding - including the hen party and choosing your attire - to the big day itself.

If you're looking for practical, straight-talking advice on getting things right, look no further. Being the Best Man For Dummies is a perfect one-stop guide to being the ideal best man. This newly updated edition includes: * Advice on organising the stag night (or weekend), including a guide to the best destinations, activities, and organisers, with contact information. * An outline of your wedding day responsibilities (in the morning, at the church, during the reception, and all points in between) plus tips on how not to screw things up. * A guide to writing a delivering a great speech, including opening lines, jokes, quotes, and more. * Ten wedding-day nightmare scenarios to avoid. * Guidance on how to dress to impress. All that in one convenient package that also doubles as a terrific prop for the reception speech.

This enlightening narrative takes a look at the wedding night-its origins, history, customs, cultural expressions, and fictional representations through the ages. Though just outside of public view, the wedding night is loaded with expectation and consequence. The Wedding Night: A Popular History is an entertaining, accessible, touching, and humorous volume that looks at the previously unexplored topic of wedding history "between the sheets." Covering a kaleidoscopic array of cultural expressions, this unique study zooms in on what's quintessential and shares insights into the history of intimacy through the ages. The book traces the formalization of the wedding night in the ancient Near East and classical world, provides many examples of historically significant unions in European and American history, and describes the lively variety of traditions leading up to the present. Spicing their narrative with many piquant quotes from contemporary sources, the authors explore the rich cultural context for the wedding night-processions, royal rituals, apparel, food-related traditions, and pranks-throughout Europe and America in the 19th and 20th centuries. Separate chapters examine sex guides, jokes, and the bed as a special conjugal space. 15 paintings, illustrations, sculptures, and cartoons that depict aspects of the wedding night throughout history Numerous texts and quotations from primary sources that underscore historical practices and mores An appendix of movies that feature important wedding nights

The tender responses. The big decisions. The conflicts. The surprises. This sensitive yet humorous book captures and illuminates an emotional time so that readers can recognize and validate the range of emotions they are feeling. As the mother of the groom (MOG), it's easy to be pushed aside, overlooked, and underestimated when it comes to wedding planning. But MOGs everywhere know it's not just about the mother of the bride. So how do they get involved without being seen as pushy or unhelpful? Experienced mother of the groom Sydell Rabin guides readers through every sticky situation, including how to help out with the rehearsal dinner, be a welcome and helpful shower guest, and give assistance to the bride without stepping on toes. This guide gives moms whose sons are soon to be walking down the aisle a chance to connect with other mothers who went through the same thing. It addresses her every question, concern, and ?Why me?!? moment. Some mothers want to do more than just wear beige and keep their mouths shut. This book lets them.

Based on the Award-Winning "How to Be a Perfect Stranger: A Guide to Etiquette in Other Peoples's Religious Ceremonies"

Wedding day jitters aren t reserved for brides and grooms

A wedding is a joyous event but you can feel awkward while everyone else is enjoying the wedding if you re unfamiliar with the religious tradition and customs involved. You want to be sure that you know how to behave and what to expect. There s no need to enter an unfamiliar atmosphere unprepared, wondering: What will happen? What should I wear? How long will it last? Is it okay to take pictures? Will there be a reception? Should I bring a gift? When is it okay to leave?

"The Perfect Stranger s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies" helps to answer these questions and many more, telling you everything you need to know to avoid embarrassment, relax, and have a good time.

Covers all the major (and many minor) denominations and religions found in North America: African American Methodist Churches Assemblies of God Baha i Baptist Buddhist Christian and Missionary Alliance Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Christian Congregation Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) Church of the Brethren Church of the Nazarene Churches of Christ Episcopalian and Anglican Evangelical Free Church *Greek Orthodox Hindu International Church of theFoursquare Gospel International Pentecostal Holiness Church Islam Jehovah s Witnesses Jewish Lutheran Mennonite/Amish Methodist Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Native American/First Nations Orthodox Churches Pentecostal Church of God Presbyterian Quaker (Religious Society ofFriends) Reformed Church in America/Canada Roman Catholic Seventh-day Adventist Sikh Unitarian Universalist United Church of Canada United Church of Christ Wesleyan

Highly acclaimed wedding photographer Mark Cleghorn discusses how to photograph all types of weddings. It offers invaluable advice on the best poses and explains the full-post production process. It is packed with inspirational photographs and pro tips throughout. Mastering Wedding Photography is packed with expert advice and top tips on capturing those treasured memories. Acclaimed wedding photographer, Mark Cleghorn offers comprehensive information on choosing equipment, manipulating the light, taking candid shots and organizing formal portraits, as well as clearly explaining all the key photographic techniques. Mark also gives plenty of suggestions on what to capture before, during and after the ceremony and how to go about it, plus tips for post-production.

"Teach yourself Your Wedding" is your one-stop shop for every piece of information you might need to enjoy the best day of your life in a trouble free manner. Thoroughly modern, yet mindful of the traditions that can make getting married so complicated, it covers everything from the formalities and legal requirements to how to keep the passion alive after the honeymoon. Planning, etiquette, and choosing a venue are all explained, along with top hints for styling your ceremony to suit yourself, and finding the dress of your dreams, the ideal photographer and the menu that pleases all the guests. With practical information on budgets and interactive tools such as year planners, it is also full of tips and clever suggestions, and is suitable for couples of all types, backgrounds and with every requirements.

This third edition of Wedding Planning and Management: Consultancy for Diverse Clients provides students, consultants, engaged couples, vendors and scholars with a comprehensive introduction to the business of weddings. Looking through an event management lens, this is the only book to thoroughly explore the fundamentals of weddings, including historical and cultural foundations, practice and the business of wedding planning, in one volume. Diversity and inclusivity are emphasized through the integration of wedding traditions from cultures around the globe and international case studies that inspire and set standards for best practice.

Key features of the third edition include:

Updated research reflecting trends in areas such as technology, social media, marriage equality legislation, LGBTQ+ weddings, celebrity influences, destination weddings, DIY essentials and planning eco-friendly weddings.

Cutting-edge innovations in areas such as "green" venues, themed menus, fusion stationery, sustainable floral décor and distinctive site layout, all of which are highlighted by top wedding vendors.

Budget management tips, timeline specifics and guidelines for starting and marketing a wedding consulting business.

Over 100 international case studies exploring cultural traditions, vendor relations and best practice.

A companion website for instructors, including updated PowerPoint slides, syllabus guidelines, real-world assignments and a comprehensive test bank.

This full-color book is visually stunning, with over 150 images by top wedding photojournalist Rodney Bailey. End-of-chapter checklists, review questions and practical scenarios support readers' knowledge as they progress. Maggie Daniels and Carrie Wosicki bring a combination of over 45 years of industry practice and teaching experience. They have written a book that is the ideal guide to successful wedding planning and management.

Table of Contents

Contents

List of illustrations

List of case studies

About the authors

About the photographer

Preface

Acknowledgements

　

SECTION I: FOUNDATIONS

　

Chapter 1: Role and Scope of Wedding Consultancy

Wedding consulting as a growth occupation

Titles and packages

Roles of the wedding consultant

The organization of this book

References

Chapter 2: Weddings and Culture

　

Cultural hegemony and socialization for marriage

　

Mate selection: Who decides?

　

Wedding customs

　

References

Chapter 3: Consumerism and the Mediated Construction of Weddings

　

The quest for perfection and impulse buying

　

Invented traditions

　

Celebrity influences

　

Planning eco-weddings

　

References

Chapter 4: The Changing Family, Politics and Law

　

Female workforce dynamics

　

The missing male

　

Cohabitation

　

Divorce

　

Marriage equality legislation

　

Marriage for individuals with disabilities

　

Interracial and interfaith marriages

　

References

Chapter 5: Tourism and Destination Weddings

　

Visiting friends and relatives travel

　

Honeymoon travel

　

Destination weddings

　

References

　

SECTION II: PRACTICE

Chapter 6: Determining the Vision

Getting focused

Wedding themes

Destinations and sites

References

Chapter 7: Wedding Budgets

Wedding budget context

Budget categories

Budget summaries

Tipping etiquette

References

Chapter 8: Wedding Timelines

Research

Design

Coordination

Legal issues

Confirmation and details

Implementation

Wrap-up and evaluation

References

Chapter 9: Food, Beverage and the Wedding Cake

Catering proposals

Dietary requirements and specialized menus

Food and beverage trends

Types of service

Food and beverage costs

The wedding cake

References

Chapter 10: Wedding Attire

Bridal attire

Menswear

The wedding party

Wardrobe malfunctions

References

Chapter 11: The Ceremony

The celebrant

Readings and vows

The incorporation of artifacts

The order of ceremony

Guidelines and policies

References

Chapter 12: Floral Décor

Recipients and locations

Selecting flowers

Centerpieces and decorative elements

Installation and removal

References

Chapter 13: Stationery Elements and Etiquette

Save-the-date notices

Invitations

Calligraphy

Ceremony programs

Seating stationery

Menus

Personalized paper products

Wedding announcements

Thank-you notes

References

Chapter 14: Photography and Videography

The benefits of digital photography

Photography styles

Album design

Other wedding-related trends in photography

Advances in videography

References

Chapter 15: Music and Entertainment

Ceremony music

Cocktail hour music

Reception music and entertainment

Tips for hiring entertainment

References

Chapter 16: Rentals and Site Layout

Tents

Tables, chairs, linens and tableware

Lighting

Outdoor considerations

Site layout

References

Chapter 17: Transportation

Getting started

Transportation to the ceremony

Transportation from the ceremony to the reception

Transportation from the reception to the final destination

Transportation costs and final details

References

Chapter 18: Favors and Gifts

Six types of favors

Packaging and presentation

Wedding guest gift baskets

Gifts for the wedding party

Gifts for the couple

Bride and groom gift exchange

References

Chapter 19: Wedding Day Details

Wedding hairstyles

Wedding makeup

Consultant preparations

Risk management

Security analysis

The emergency kit

References

SECTION III: BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS

Chapter 20: Business Plan and Office Management

Writing your business plan

Business legalities

Organizing your office environment

Building a staff

References

Chapter 21: Developing a Marketing Strategy

Understanding the uniqueness of the wedding market

Determining your target audience

Marketing appeals

Marketing tool development

Social media

Managing your online reputation.

References

Chapter 22: Client Relations

Initial screening

Client interview details

Follow-up communication

Contracts

Compensation

Evaluation

References

Chapter 23: Vendor Relations

Establishing vendor contact

Networking

Negotiation

Competition

Obligations

Ethics

Vendor feedback

The wedding summary

References

Chapter 24: Stress Management and Career Enrichment

Stress management

Career enrichment

References

Index

Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.Letters to the Bride will inspire you to send her down the aisle with love. Each letter begins with a unique prompt like: The secret to a successful marriage is... You will be an amazing wife because... A few memories of you and your spouse-to-be are... Included are 12 letters that will inspire you or a group of loved ones to delight the bride-to-be with memories, insights, advice, and good cheer. Fill out Letters to the Bride yourself or invite 12 people to write one letter each. It's a great bridal shower activity and gift! Each letter has a space to write when it was sealed and when it should be opened (will it be tomorrow or in 20 years?). Seal letters with the included stickers before giving this time capsule to the bride!