Working Woman'S Wedding Planner 3Rd Edition

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Other wedding books may be filled with luscious color pictures, but virtually none are more practical than this no-nonsense, information-packed volume. Excellent summaries cover everything from budgeting and organizing basics to hiring all necessary personnel; planning the invitations, ceremony, reception, and honeymoon; and even handling wills and prenuptial agreements. But the most enticing feature is the wealth of worksheets, making it a cinch to keep track of it all in one easy-to-use format. The large, spiral-bound presentation means you can use the checklists and fill-in forms right in the book (as opposed to photocopying them) to record information on wedding attire, rings, invitation responses, gift lists, potential jewelers, caterers, florists, and photographers, name change and health records, and much more. There's also advice on handling such tricky situations as family portraits with divorced parents, writing your own vows, and honeymoon complications (lost passport or luggage, missed flights, illness). A bit more attention could have been paid to the bridal couple who want a truly unique, nontraditional approach (rather than the typical reception hall, for example--what about museums, historic houses, arboretums, or other less conventional sites?), but even so, much of the information here will be relevant. In fact, a perusal of the book makes it hard to imagine planning a wedding without it. Madeline Barillo's Wedding Sourcebook covers certain subjects in even more depth, but its more formal presentation makes it far less user friendly; this planner is meant to be toted along and written in. --Amy Handy

Book Description
The ultimate all-in-one resource for today's busy bride-to-be--completely updated to reflect the hottest trends in tying the knot. Whether they're 25 or 45, never married or divorced, all women dream of a perfect wedding. But when it comes time for planning, they wake up to the truth: Making that perfect wedding a reality is hard work! Getting every detail just right can be mind-boggling--especially when the bride-to-be has to get it all done on lunch hours and weekends. A highly successful wedding consultant, Susan Tatsui-D'Arcy knows the challenges of squeezing prenuptial essentials into a hectic schedule. Her best-selling guide does the work of an accomplished professional planner--for a fraction of the cost. Practical, accessible, and comprehensive, THE WORKING WOMAN'S WEDDING PLANNER gives even the busiest bride-to-be the step-by-step guidance to stay organized and in control. Adaptable to weddings of every size, style, and budget--from a lavish, formal affair for 300 to an intimate, at-home celebration--the book features hands-on, ready-to-use planning tools. Highlights include: *Six-month wedding countdown calendar *Budget planning blueprint and worksheets *Ceremony and reception timelines *Name change forms *Checklists for caterers, photographers, florists, musicians, and more Packed with innovative ideas for theme weddings, pointers on etiquette, and including advice on issues concerning blended families.

About the Author
Susan Tatsui-D'Arcy is a nationally recognized wedding consultant. The author of Busy Woman's Organizer and Busy Woman's Checklists, she lives in Santa Cruz, California.


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