Your Special Wedding Toasts provides everything needed to help all the toast-givers rise to the occasion. It offers new ideas not only for the best man and father of the bride, but for everyone from the maid of honor to guests, and shows how to craft the toast, how to practice it and pitfalls to avoid, such as toasting only the bride or groom as opposed to the couple.This helpful guide includes a brainstorming questionnaire to help collect and organize thoughts and stories, popular...

Check all the boxes and get the wedding you've been waiting for!Get rid of the stress of wedding planning with the ultimate checklist book to keep track of all the exciting details of your big day! This is the ultimate pockete-guide for a bride who doesn't want to miss a moment. From the big to the small, engagement to the aisle, never forget the many to-do's that add up to your dream wedding!This book will help you:Find the p...

A wedding is a minefield of social rules, for everyone from the bride and groom to the wedding party, the mothers, fathers and extended families. This comprehensive guide by one of the leading experts in the wedding category will help everyone involved.Providing the most up to date, current and socially important etiquette rules, this ultimate guide to the etiquette of weddings includes:--Sharing the good news of the engagement, wedding announcements and engagement parties

The ultimate guide to being a great bridesmaid, helping you focus on what you need to do, when to do it, and how to be both economical and fulfill the bride's wishes at the same time.This comprehensive handbook includes:--What needs to be on your To-Do List: the responsibilities of bridesmaids--Guidelines on how much time and money you can expect to spend--How to look fabulous on the wedding day--Influencing the choice of bridesmaids' dresses--Wh...

Many couples choose to write their own vows, yet find the task daunting and difficult. Your vows, after all, are the center of your ceremony and should be meaningful and beautiful.Your Special Wedding Vows offers couples new, fresh approaches to finding exactly what they want to say to each other in updated syntax that couples will be comfortable with, rather than old-fashioned, stiff and artificial words. Plus, it includes a worksheet to help couples get started, a large selection...

Proven advice for the spectacular wedding you've always dreamed of without breaking the bankDo you want your wedding to be memorable but don't have a “money is no object” budget? Wedding specialist Sharon Naylor shows you how to trim down your costs without compromising your dream wedding. This proven bestseller includes creative secrets to saving on the wedding gown, cake, rings, catering, and more.

Add your own personal touchWedding expert Sharon Naylor shows you:-25 ways to honor your family in your ceremony-Creative event styles to set your wedding apart-18 elegant and creative ideas for your bouquet-Favors and gifts that will make everyone smile-Make your wedding photos unique and priceless-Fabulous reception details that will personalize any party-More than 100 ideas for setting spectacular tables-Unique ways to dre...

Bridesmaids today face an average expense of more than $3,000 when they accept the invitation to be in a bridal party. Add in the cost of travel and lodging-which is increasingly becoming necessary, with the growing popularity of destination weddings-and that $3,000 climbs to an even higher price tag. It’s hard to say no when a friend asks you to be a part of their wedding, but in this economy, most bridesmaids just don't have the money to participate-not without ending up with a handful o...

It’s not just about the rehearsal dinner anymore!You couldn’t be happier that your son has found the perfect woman to spend his life with—but you really wish you had more to do than pick out a dress and plan the rehearsal dinner, right? Well, you do! With more and more couples today paying for their own weddings—and just as many asking both families to assist in the plans—your role as the mother of the groom has never been bigger.With everything fr...

Everyone knows how overwhelming planning a wedding can be, so what's a bride-to-be to do? It's much easier to learn what not to do, and let everything fall into place for a lovely, unforgettable wedding. This guide tells you what not to do with plenty of etiquette and money-saving tips.Included in the book is advice like: Mistake #11: Getting bossed into inviting too many guests; Mistake #89: Getting a cheap aisle runner; Mistake #146: Wearing troublesome undergarments; and more. E...

For the DIY bride, the cost-conscious couple, the newly engaged, and the ready to walk down the aisle, find 1,000 bargains to help you organize the wedding of your dreams!With tips and tricks to help you budget for the big day, wedding expert Sharon Naylor assists brides and grooms in finding cost-saving options that won't break the bank. From secrets to stretching your dollar from floral industry insiders to finding a location that won't cost a fortune, this guide...

“Winner gets a neck massage.” “Loser gives winner a candlelit striptease.” “If you win, I’ll wash your car. Shirtless.”This book brings a sense of play and friendly competition to any relationship - and the wager is the best part. The prizes range from the innocent (as in a first date’s friendly wager for a second date) to the gourmet (chocolate-covered strawberries brought to you at work) to the sexy (full body massage) to the racy (a striptease). This bo...