The Unofficial GuideTM to Planning Your Wedding by Livers, Eileen;

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Readers getting married for the first time, or the second or even third time, are absolutely inundated with information. They want a unique wedding, but they can't afford to spend that kind of money. They want to please their families, but not at the expense of pleasing themselves.

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Readers getting married for the first time, or the second or even third time, are absolutely inundated with information. They want a unique wedding, but they can't afford to spend that kind of money. They want to please their families, but not at the expense of pleasing themselves. They have questions upon questions, but they don't want a rehash of the same old information. They expect and deserve inside advice from brides who have been there. Enter The Unofficial Guide to Planning Your Wedding. By teaching readers to sit down and focus on the kind of wedding they want, it allows them to come through the event with their sanity and their pocketbooks intact. The practical tools and checklists detail what to expect to spend on the caterer, the florist, the photographer, etc., as well as how to handle such sticky situations as intermarriages, divorced parents, and family feuds. And best of all, it reminds readers about the elements of a truly unique wedding.

The inside scoop? for when you want more than the official line! No matter what your wedding vision?from floating down the aisle in a glorious gown, or saying "I do" barefoot in a meadow?bringing your dream to life can be a daunting task. From announcing the big news to hiring the caterer and the photographer, how do you keep all the details straight and sail serenely through your big day with confidence? You want to know how to have the wedding you've always wished for. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide^? to Planning Your Wedding gives savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of what works and what doesn't?the good deals and the bad ones?with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. This book, like every Unofficial Guide^?, is intensively inspected by the Unofficial Panel of Experts, a team of highly respected wedding-planning experts. They ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information on how to plan your wedding and are told exactly what the Official establishment doesn't want you to know. Vital Information that other sources can't or won't reveal?from where to find a designer dress without paying designer prices to interpreting the fine print on vendor contracts. Insider Secrets from wedding consultants, caterers, florists, DJs, and other wedding planning professionals?as well as brides and grooms who've been through it all. Money-Saving Techniques that will let you make your dream wedding a reality without breaking your budget. Time-Saving Tips for everything from handling your invitation list to shopping for your gown. The Latest Trends in destination weddings, weekend weddings, theme weddings, and more. Handy Checklists and Charts that help make your wedding planning smooth and stress free.

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The Unofficial Guide Reader's Bill of Rights.

The Unofficial Guide Panel of Experts.

Introduction.

I. Get the Lowdown on Wedding Planning Preliminaries.

1. Getting Started.

2. Elementary Elements of Engagement.

3. Initial Organizational Issues.

II. Taking Care of Business.

4. Exploding into Wedding Planning Action.

5. Fabulous Flowers and Other To-Die-For Decor.

6. Sights and Sounds.

III. Get the Lowdown on Beautiful Brides, Gorgeous Grooms.

7. Apparel for All.

8. Accessorize with Attitude.

IV. Get the Lowdown on Details, Details, Details.

9. Partying Down.

10. Invitations and Accommodations.

11. Paperwork and Presents.

V. Get the Lowdown on the Big Day.

12. With This Ring.

13. Dealing with the Details.

14. Reception Roundup.

VI. Get the Lowdown on the Wedding Day and Beyond.

15. Crunch Time.

16. And Away You Go.

A. Recommended Readings.

B. Resources.

C. Internet Directory.

D. Wedding Planning Checklist.

Index.