Your wedding day. It should be one of the happiest days of your life, not one of the most harried. The perfect wedding doesn't just happen--it takes planning. Things you never thought about suddenly occupy your every waking hour: How are the invitations worded? What is a semiformal wedding anyway? Why are announcements sent out, and who receives them anyway? What obligations does a wedding invitation confer on the recipient? Do guidelines exist for selecting a wedding gift? Who gives the wedding showers? Are there any guidelines for finding and working with a videographer?

Brides and grooms and their parents will find the answers to these questions and much more in the pages of this indispensable book.

"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.

Flowers are the crowning glory of a wedding event, symbolizing romance, tradition, and celebration. Here is the largest portfolio of bridal bouquets available on the market today. More than 400 gorgeous color photos illustrate a wealth of fresh ideas to inspire brides, floral designers, and wedding planners. Many of todays most talented floral designers and top wedding photographers present stunning bouquet designs, from minimalist chic, to luxurious, to traditional, all capturing the magic of the wedding day. \nDivided into chapters by color, this enchanting guide also offers helpful advice on identifying individual flowers for your bouquet, choosing colors, bouquet styles, and even wedding flower etiquette. The foreword, written by Richard Markel ??????\nThis stunning resource is a must have for the modern bride to be, professional floral designer, photographer, and wedding consultant.

If you love Holly Martin, Sarah Morgan and Jill Shalvis, you'll love Jaci Burton! What readers are saying about The Best Man Plan! 'A lovely fun read full of extremely likeable characters who make the book an absolute joy to read' 'I loved every minute of it and didn't want it to end' 'A sweet and hot friends-to-lovers story. I can't wait to see the next story' Don't miss The Engagement Arrangement - out now! Readers say it's 'a lovely summer read'! 'Always sexy, romantic and charming' Jill Shalvis 'The characters leap off the page and the romance sparkles' Romantic Times New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton kicks off her dreamy new Boots and Bouquets series with a sweep-you-off-your-feet friends-to-lovers romance. Three days before Erin Bellini's wedding, her fiance breaks up with her...in an email. Hurt and embarrassed, she turns to veterinarian Jason Callum, who's both the best man and the hottest guy she knows. But Jason wants a lot more than just a one-night stand with the woman he's cared about for years. He's intent on taking things slow, determined to show Erin what real love can look like. Suddenly Erin finds herself with feelings she never planned on having again - she just isn't sure she can trust her instincts. After all, she made a terrible choice with her ex-fiance. But Jason intends to convince her that he's the best man for her, and that what they have together is a true love that will last forever... Want more fun romance? Look out for more cowboys and weddings in the Boots and Bouquets series and check out Jaci's gorgeously romantic Hope series beginning with Hope Flames. Or, to turn up the heat, look out for Jaci's sizzling Brotherhood by Fire and Play-By-Play series which began with The Perfect Play.

Offers highly practical insights and advice to those wanting to plan weddings as a career choice. Written in an engaging and highly accessible style, this guide assumes no prior knowledge of the industry and is ideal for those just starting their careers. Packed full of case studies, activities, example forms, timetables, calendars, and helpful checklists.

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.

Want to look and feel better than ever on your wedding day? Look no further. Radiant Bride is a holistic guide to beauty, diet, fitness, and fashion designed to take you from Yes" to I do" (and even through to the honeymoon!) gorgeously,and sanely. You'll stop counting calories, obsessing over hours spent (or not spent!) at the gym, and trying crazy beauty fads. Instead, you'll have access to the insider tips author and holistic wellness expert Alexis Wolfer shares with celebrities and her clients, so that your skin radiates, your hair shines, and your dress flatters your figure perfectly. The book includes expert advice on:-Personalized detox and diet plans-Gown-shopping tips to help you find the most flattering options for your body shape and skin tone-Fitness routines designed to target the areas your dress shows off-Hair and makeup guides-Meal plans for beauty from the inside out-Bachelorette tips, so you can party without jeopardizing your goals-When to schedule a facial, manicure, haircut, etc.-Packing your wedding-day survival kit-Your honeymoon beauty routine-And much more!

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!

There's a lot to think about between the moment you say 'Yes!' and the moment you say 'I do'. With advice on everything from picking the ideal venue to creative ideas for your wedding cake, this little book is the perfect companion to planning the wedding of your dreams.

A visual journey through 100 years of wedding styles and dresses, Vintage Weddings takes a close look at the key periods, diverse styles, iconoclastic designers, significant ceremonies and cultural influences in wedding fashions. Organized chronologically, this book shows the reader how to recognize the silhouette that will best suit their body shape, identify luxurious fabrics, contrast various styles, and to source appropriate accessories, from gloves and shoes to flowers, veils, jewellery and table decorations. Throughout the book, individual pieces that epitomize the defining characteristic of each designer or decade are analysed in detail. This book is for those interested in collecting and acquiring all aspects of authentic vintage pieces relating to the wedding ceremony, and also for prospective brides who are buying new, but are looking for sources of inspiration.

Contains information about what every modern bride needs to know for her Scottish wedding. From engagement to honeymoon, the author comes up with practical information, unique ideas and count down lists. She urges the reader to leave nothing to chance - always a have contingency - so that by the big day the Bride knows she has done everything.

For brides and grooms who want to give their weddings new depth and meaning, two acclaimed poet-translators have gathered a stunning collection of poems and prose that will add a unique and personal dimension to the ceremony.

If you're the maid of honor or good friend of the bride, "Words of Wisdom for the Bachelorette" is the perfect wedding present. Bryan J. Bohnert asks five basic questions about the secrets of marital success-and your job is to gather answers and advice from friends, family, or even acquaintances during a bachelorette party, wedding rehearsal dinner, or any other wedding-related activity. When completed, this collection will offer diverse advice for the bride throughout her marriage.

Whether you are in a room full of longtime friends or a club full of total strangers, "Words of Wisdom for the Bachelorette" quickly breaks the ice as you compile real-life wisdom into an essential survival guide for the bride-to-be