Congratulations! Your daughter's getting married! Once the initial excitement of the announcement wears off, it's time to get busy as you begin planning for the big day.This invaluable guide is chockful of the ice and ideas you need to help make your daughter's wedding truly special--everything from putting together a guest list designing a seating chart, to throwing engagement party and finding the perfect wedding dress.Plus, there are tips for staying within a budget, a g...

Now that you’ve said, “I do” to having a destination wedding, it’s time to make your fairy tale getaway celebration a reality!Whether you’re planning an island wedding, overseas nuptials, or an intimate gathering in a beloved beach house or a charming village close to home, this invaluable guide from go-to wedding expert Sharon Naylor gives you all the information you need to make your magical day meaningful, memorable, and carefree—for you, and for your g...

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...

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...

Meet Delilah Winchester. . .There was a time when the pedigrees of neither my fiancé nor my engagement ring would have mattered to my mother, as long as I was happy. That was then. Now she's a celebrity, and my wedding is the ultimate publicity stunt. . .Meet Carmela Cantano. . .The Queen of Queens. She cooks; she cleans; she dotes on Anthony, The World's Most Wonderful Son. My future mother-in-law has her own ideas about the proper...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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