1001 Ways to Save Money... and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding

1001 Ways to Save Money... and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding
Author: Sharon Naylor
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2001
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0658021095

In this revised edition, you'll find plenty of updated budget-trimming tips and helpful websites to ensure that you have the best of everything all at a fraction of what you might expect to pay for your wedding.

How to Plan Your Own Wedding and Save Thousands

How to Plan Your Own Wedding and Save Thousands
Author: Tracy Leigh
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1601380070

Congratulations! You are getting married and want a beautiful, memorable event, yet you need to stick to a tight budget. Don't despair! There are hundreds of proven ways to have your dream wedding without breaking your budget. The average cost of a wedding in the United States is approaching $30,000, a 73 percent increase since 1992, according to a recent study. What's astonishing is how quickly all the other smaller expenses those you don't immediately think of add up. The stationery, invitations, announcements, thank-you notes, postage, make up, hair stylist, limousines, menus, and so on, not including the cost for an engagement party, rehearsal dinner, gifts, honeymoon, engagement ring, and bridal consultant or wedding planner. Just imagine what you could do if you could save $30,000 as you start out your new life together. Whether your budget is $1,000 or $50,000, in this easy to read and comprehensive book you will learn hundreds of simple ways to cut down on your wedding expenses without serving a roomful of guests hamburgers and hot dogs at your reception. Reducing your wedding costs doesn't have to mean plastic forks and pitching a tent on your aunt's front lawn. This new book will teach you hundreds of insider secrets to nip the overcharges out of your wedding budget. The author tackles invitations, facility, catering, gifts, bar-liquor, tables and chairs, decorations, napkins, centerpieces, flowers, limousine, dishes and glasses, music, candles, photography, videographer, ring pillow, linens, guest favors, tents, dance floor, cake, matches, place cards, thank you notes, and dozens more. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

1,001 Ways to Have a Dazzling Second Wedding

1,001 Ways to Have a Dazzling Second Wedding
Author: Sharon Naylor
Publisher: Career Press
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2001
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781564145208

1,001 Ways to Have a Dazzling Second Wedding is a complete guidebook for couples who are planning their second weddings. The book provides the most current and applicable how-to's on such touchy subjects as: gown choice, family participation, guest diplomacy, gifts, bridal reception planning, religious requirements, and legalities. This book is organized for easy reference on any specific topic. Besides the countless hints and tips, special interview sections include the wisdom and insight of wedding planners, clergy, relationship counselors, attorneys specializing in prenuptial agreements, stylists, florists, cake decorators, and dozens of other professionals.

Simple Stunning Wedding Etiquette

Simple Stunning Wedding Etiquette
Author: Karen Bussen
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1620457814

What’s the preferred way of wording your invitation? How should guests at the wedding dinner be seated? What do you say to people who ask to bring their (uninvited) children to the reception—or, scarier still, to your prospective mother-in-law when she picks out the World’s Ugliest Dress to wear on your big day? Brides-to-be have a lot on their minds, including making sure that everything connected with the wedding is done the “right way.” But nowadays few people are adequately schooled in the do’s and don’ts of proper etiquette—and that’s where Simple Stunning Wedding Etiquette comes to the desperately needed rescue. This newest volume in Karen Bussen’s Simple Stunning Wedding series—whose four previous books total more than 130,000 copies in print—is the perfect marriage between the timeless and the new. Bussen celebrates the beloved rituals (cake-cutting, toasts) that are well worth preserving, while dispensing with outmoded rites (the garter toss) best left by the wayside. And Bussen’s guide goes beyond other wedding etiquette handbooks by dealing sensitively with the sometimes-fraught issues (divorced parents, second marriages, blending religious traditions) so crucial to contemporary wedding planning.

How to Plan an Elegant Wedding in 6 Months or Less

How to Plan an Elegant Wedding in 6 Months or Less
Author: Sharon Naylor Toris
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2012-01-04
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0307809137

Plan the Perfect Wedding In Half the Time! It really is possible to take care of the countless details and madness leading up to your big day and create the event you always envisioned—even with the clock ticking. And you can enjoy doing it! Wedding expert Sharon Naylor gives an array of creative tips, clever shortcuts, and priceless secrets to make planning your wedding seamless. You will discover how to: ·Save time and money and reduce stress while maintaining elegance ·Organize and prioritize for maximum efficiency ·Find the perfect ceremony and reception locations on short notice ·Have fun and enjoy planning under a time constraint ·And much, much more! "A smart, comprehensive guide to planning a wedding quickly and easily. Every engaged couple should own this invaluable resource!" —Diane Forden, editor in chief, Bridal Guide Magazine

The Mother-of-the-Bride Book

The Mother-of-the-Bride Book
Author: Sharon Naylor
Publisher: Citadel Press
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2015-04-28
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0806537663

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 guide to the dos and don'ts of being the official hostess, reminders about the countless details that can't be overlooked, and for times when the stress of it really gets to you, you'll even find in these pages some simple calm-down exercises that really work. Here's the resource you need to fulfill one of the most important roles of your life--and create cherished memories that will last forever.

The Complete Outdoor Wedding Planner

The Complete Outdoor Wedding Planner
Author: Sharon Naylor Toris
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2001-12-11
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0761535985

Let Nature Be Your Wedding Chapel Whether you're thinking about exchanging vows on a sandy beach, a majestic mountaintop, or simply the friendly confines of your own backyard, you can enjoy the elegant, breathtaking wedding you've always envisioned. Inside, wedding expert Sharon Naylor takes you step-by-step through planning the perfect outdoor wedding day—from special and important considerations for outdoor locations to creating a fabulous reception under the stars. You'll discover an array of tips, hints, resources, and answers to vital questions, including: ·The best choices for location, time of year, and hour of day ·Practical considerations, such as space, privacy, and weather ·Suggestions for choosing outdoor-friendly wedding attire ·Information on regulations, permits, and other requirements · And much, much more! "Sharon Naylor's book is the most comprehensive guide yet for those planning an outdoor wedding. She covers every detail and offers lots of smart advice so brides and grooms can enjoy a beautiful, worry-free celebration." --Deane Forden, editor in chief, Bridal Guide magazine

Planet Wedding

Planet Wedding
Author: Sandra Choron
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2010
Genre: Weddings
ISBN: 9780618746583

A meticulously researched bouquet of more than 300 fascinating, informative, and always entertaining lists on all things nuptial, this fully-illustrated guide offers a unique compendium for anyone who is getting married or planning a wedding.

Wedding Etiquette for Divorced Families

Wedding Etiquette for Divorced Families
Author: Martha A. Woodham
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2001-09-27
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0071420770

While approximately 35 percent of brides and grooms today are marching down the aisle for the second, third, or even fourth time, many traditional wedding etiquette books still treat divorce as an afterthought. Martha A. Woodham provides welcome relief for anxious marrieds-to-be with this thorough guide tastefully directs couples touched by divorce to the proper and gracious handling of the big event. Wedding Etiquette for Divorced Families covers everything from how to get all the names on the wedding invitation and arrange a harmonious seating plan to how to form a receiving line with four sets of parents and appropriate attire for everyone involved. Arranged in alphabetical order, this handy reference includes questions from real brides-to-be as well as the cautionary tales of brides who learned the hard way--without Woodham's help!