From Jacqueline Kennedy to Grace Kelly, Oleg Cassini s designs are synonymous with the world s most glamorous women. The same electrifying elegance resonates with his magnificently crafted bridal gowns. This book showcases a wide range of styles by such fashion luminaries as Cassini, Chanel, Dior, Armani, and McQueen, among others, featuring such notable photographers as Patrick Demarchelier, Benno Graziani, Horst, Arthur Elgort, Milton Greene, David LaChapelle, and Irving Penn who capture the effervescent spirit that is associated with the wedding dress. This volume begins with an overview of the sumptuous wedding gown, chronicling its history from royal weddings to today s celebrities and presents a variety of silhouettes from elegant Empire-style floor-length gowns to flirty short dresses and sophisticated suits. Also featured are some of the best weddings in the world, including celebrity, society, and high fashion weddings. This stylish look at the wedding dress is not only an essential resource for the bride-to-be but for everyone interested in fashion.

Will Lucy make it down the aisle? It's going to be an uphill struggle . . . The bride: A late starter in life, Lucy always swore she'd never get married. But now she has to find a caterer who doesn't charge a fortune for a cupcake, a dressmaker who doesn't make her cry and a way to bring Great-Auntie Betty down from Dundee for the sixpence she is willing to spend - isn't it meant to be HER special day? The groom: Christopher has spent twenty minutes compiling his guest list and checking his suit fits before returning to his newspaper - this wedding business isn't so hard after all. The mother of the bride: Armed with colour-coded wedding planning folders she is all set. However, twice-daily conversations with her daughter don't seem to be shortening the 'to-do' list she's drawn up. The father of the bride: A wedding? My daughter? Who's she marrying? The best friend: Gillian has stood by Lucy through thick and thin, but she is refusing to be a bridesmaid and wear a daft dress.

You're engaged Congratulations ...now what? That is what author Heather Waugh went through right after she became engaged. She did not have the faintest idea how to plan a wedding. To get organized, she created a wedding planning binder. This binder was divided into sections then organized following a timeline. She took notes, brainstormed ideas, kept contact information, and showcased pictures of her wedding visions in this binder for all friends, family, and vendors to see. Not only did this binder keep her sane, but it helped vendors understand what was in her head and create the perfect wedding she envisioned. How to Create the Ultimate Wedding Planning Binder is a resourceful book that is a must-have for any bride who is newly engaged or struggling while planning the wedding. Not only does it provide a step-by-step organizational tool, but also includes countless tips that answer questions and relieve worries. No matter how long or short your engagement period, this book will help you plan the wedding of your dreams with minimal stress.