Mazel Tov! The Complete Book of Jewish Weddings

New Jersey Jewish News - April 29, 2003
"From Old World to high-tech, it covers just about everything a couple needs to know..."

The South Amboy-Sayreville Times
"...finding one's roots, marrying in kind, understanding the marriage customs of 'the other half' of an interfaith union..."

The Jewish State = February 14, 2003
"...this hip, fabulously comprehensive book is an excellent resource..."

Home Reporter and Sunset News- March 7, 2003
"...upbeat,down-to-earth, indispensable...includes solid advice, fun quizzes, stories of real life brides and grooms, and 'insider interviews'..."

Jewish Woman International - Spring Issue 2003
"Rapp provides a wealth of practical advice. Checklists, timetables and suggestions for keeping costs in line are all included."

From the Author
*Winner of the National Federation of Press Women's 2003 First Place Book Award for its category. *Winner of the New Jersey Press Women's 2002-2003 First Place Book Award for its category.


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So you're getting married? Congratulations! Now what? Skip the mishigas of wedding planning and get into the merriment with this indispensable guide to putting together the perfect Jewish wedding of your (not your mother-in-law's...) dreams. From submitting the engagement announcement to the local newspaper to finding the perfect artistic rendering of your Ketubah, Lea Bayers Rapp takes you step-by-step through a wealth of information that covers every aspect of all sorts of Jewish weddings -- including the traditional, the high-tech, the Old World with a new twist, egalitarian, interfaith, and the gay union. Stress, schmess. Planning a wedding should be fun. Right? Selecting rings. Telling family and friends. Finding a caterer. Choosing the perfect location for the ceremony and reception. Now it can all be done with a minimum of kvetching. You'll find insider interviews with wedding professionals -- jeweler, bridal gown executive, kosher caterer, and more -- who can give you invaluable money-, time- and tsuris-saving advice on every last detail. Fun-filled pop quizzes that test your know-how on everything from Club Med to Klezmer, bridal style to Hebrew, and flower power to your "I Do's" as Jews. And they lived happily ever after... or so I heard. Whether you're planning a traditional wedding in Israel or an interfaith celebration at home, this hip, fabulously comprehensive book is the only resource you need to create the kind of wonderful, life-affirming wedding that makes everyone want to raise a glass and say, "Mazel Tov!"


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