Reviews (6)

Helpful, funny, a great read for any guy
My bride gave me this even though I didn't think I'd help out too much.But I had a few questions and this really helped.It was funny, which helped, since any book that takes things too seriously wouldn't work for me.I had questions about the budget, since I was paying for somethings and trying to figure out who would pay for the rest, and I also had questions about invitations, who to invite, etc.This worked for me.I will pass it on to friends when they get married.

Pracitcal AND funny, a good mix
This book has a lot of good practical advice, like when to get a marriage license.For someone getting married out of state, this was very helpful.I also thought some of the money-saving tips were unique and not your standard fare.There was a part on dealing with problem guests that has been very helpful since we've had to deal with a lot of these types of people and as the groom I usually have to smoothe over a few egos and play peacemaker.To top it off, there's a great section about bachelor parties goes beyond other books and talks about how people really feel about strip clubs, both men and women.
Funny, informative, and personal
Doug Gordon's witty writing style guides the otherwise clueless groom through the preparatory steps leading up to the wedding. Thebook is a fun, educating read, and is best accompanied by perusing the author's blog; by the end, you'll feel like you actually lived the experience with him. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bridegrooms    2. Etiquette    3. Manners And Customs    4. Planning    5. Reference    6. Wedding etiquette    7. Weddings    8. Reference / Weddings   

Reviews (5)

Some good info, but basically outdated
I'm in the process of planning a wedding in Jamaica and was hoping for some suggestions. The basics are covered in the book but it is from 1995.It suggests going to the library and travel agents for help and brouchures.It would have been nice if it mentioned the internet at all.It is geared toward inexperienced travelers. Overall I wouldn't recommend it only because the information can be found through any wedding site.

Waste of time andmoney
If you are looking for the proper way to handle the logistics of a wedding away, this is NOT the book for you.It was really useless!!

OK if you have no other resources
This is a great book for the novice traveller.I did not find anything very useful.It also has a few pages for each location.Certainly not useful for my Scotland wedding as it had 5 total pages for Europe! I only paged through this book and was very disappointed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Honeymoons    2. Love / Sex / Marriage    3. Quotations    4. Reference    5. Reference - Guides (General)    6. Travel    7. Weddings    8. Travel / Reference   

Reviews (8)

Stunning photography, great ideas
Wedding photographers looking to update their skills will want to study this book.The pictures alone are worth the price.I'd buy it even if I couldn't speak English!
good book
this book contained a lot of great examples and provided a lot of ideas, it also had some info on post processing.this book is not a how to.

Good Photojournalism Book
This is a good book for any wedding photographer looking to see some examples of good wedding photojournalism. It is really lacking in strong, traditional wedding photography.
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Subjects:  1. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    2. Computer Graphics    3. Photo Techniques    4. Photography    5. Portraiture    6. Subjects & Themes - Portraits    7. Techniques - Digital    8. Techniques - General    9. Photographic equipment & techniques    10. Photography / Techniques    11. Special kinds of photography    12. Weddings   

Reviews (7)

Wedding Video Misinformation
I found this book 25% somewhat useful info, 25% "Duh", and the rest either fuzzy, or just plain wrong.Like the author's understanding of the Rule of Thirds and many of his "insights" into wedding video.
A well needed book!
This book offers concise realistic advice on the subject of Wedding Video.Kirk Barber balances giving information about the business and technical side of this great business!
Somewhat useful - could be better
This book has a lot of useful information but I found myself wanting more.It appears to be the first or only one out there though so that makes it worth buying. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Film & Video - Direction & Production    2. Marriage    3. Performing Arts    4. Performing Arts/Dance    5. Pop Arts / Pop Culture    6. Video - Direction & Production    7. Videotape Recording    8. Weddings    9. Performing Arts / Video / Direction & Production    10. Video photography   

Reviews (8)

Wowie Zowie
If you're into over the top...then this is for you. I received it as an engagement gift and I just think that the work is beautiful & well done.I can't afford it, but that doesn't mean that Preston Baily isn't the master : )

outstanding
This book is absolutely amazing.The pictures are beautiful.While this book may not be for the "average joe" party, you can definitely take away some great ideas.The scale of the these events is overwhelming and yet every detail is well-planned and executed.Everyone I have shown this book to is blown away.

Amazing Ideas with flowers!
This book really shows some fantastic ideas for your wedding day.
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Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Decorating    3. Interior Design    4. Manners And Customs    5. Pictorial works    6. Reference    7. Wedding decorations    8. Weddings    9. House & Home / Decorating   

Reviews (16)

Good writer gone stale
I found her first book fresh, new and laugh-out-loud funny perspective on the human condition.Her "sequel" books rehash the success of the original book with a few new tales contributed by her wannabes thrown in; dull, flat, uninteresting.
The "Queens" make everything fun!
The Sweet Potato Queens find humor in everything, and it is infectious.It's hard to stop reading Jill Connor Browne, she's so darn funny.
More of the same...
More rehashed stories from the authors website, not interesting, not funny... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American Satire And Humor    2. Divorce    3. Humor    4. Topic - Relationships    5. Weddings    6. Humor / General   

Reviews (5)

Not necessary
This book was not very helpful.The first couple pages give you an idea as to what steps you need to do change your name, but the rest is forms that are outdated or not useful.For example, they say that you can mail your passport in along with your marriage certificate and you'll get issued a new one with your new name free of charge.As of September 2005, they've actually changed it where you still have to send those things in, but they charge you the regular passport fee.As long as you know that the first things you need to do to change your name is to do your Social Security Card and then your Driver's License, you'll be okay.

It was very useful
The book was very useful although alot of the steps to do were common sense of who to contact. However, it did remind you of other groups to contact to help with your name change. And the extra forms and name/address change tear outs in the back were very good.

Perfect gift for the bride - OUTSTANDING
I am so glad I took the initiative to order this book during my engagement.This guide is so easy to follow and practical.It includes checklists of agencies and businesses to contact about changing your name, schedules, pull-out forms to send out, postcards, etc.Everything is explained step-by-step to make this arduous process less painful.There are a lot of great tips in the book including how to avoid lines, how to shorten turn-around time for needed documents, etc.I recommend it highly.This would be a great wedding shower gift for the bride-to-be and is a must-have for a new wife! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Reference    2. Weddings   

Reviews (15)

It may be the only book I need!
I ordered four or five books about Wedding Day flower arrangements, as I'm determined to do my own.When I received this in the mail, I was extremely impressed by how well everything is illustrated and explained.It makes it all seem very managable.
Save your money
I read the reviews and thought this would be a helpful book, it wasn't. The designs are outdated, the instructions aren't clear. I actually found better instructions on the internet for free!!! Even the pictures aren't that great to look at.

Helpful for Beginners
When my daughter took her ideas for her wedding to our local florists, the estimates were over $3,000. When we finished laughing, we bought this book. Even though we had very little previous experience with florals, with a little practice we were able to make quite a few of the things she wanted ourselves. And perhaps more importantly, we were also able to determine what we couldn't do ourselves, and how best to work with a professional florist.Read more

Subjects:  1. Bridal bouquets    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Family/Marriage    5. Flower Arranging    6. Flower arrangement    7. Seasonal    8. Wedding decorations    9. Weddings   

Subjects:  1. Reference    2. Weddings   

Reviews (1)

A Gotta Have
This is the book for musicians that do a lot of wedding gigs.The title speaks for itself, but take it from me... You'll never go astray at a wedding gig again. It's great for any gig requiring love songs, but ideal for weddings and receptions.A must have. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Fake books    2. Instruction & Study - Theory    3. Love songs    4. Music    5. Music/Songbooks    6. Songbooks - General    7. Songbooks - Popular    8. Wedding music    9. Weddings    10. Music / Songbooks   

Reviews (3)

Basic
Each craft comes with a list of needed materials--very good.I see this as a basic 'how-to' for untrained crafters/high school wedding party on the cheap.If you think of changing some of the ideas for prom night, the real customer for this book is a high school junior

Dont wast your money on it
I'm so sorry that i didnt read the costomer review before i buy it, it is so disapointed and all what the costomer says about it is true, blus no any creative idea, this book didnt provide you with any idea that can make your wedding party special, dont waste your money on it and try to find another book.

Offers nice suggestions for various wedding crafts.
The book has some neat and wonderful creations but deals primarily with silk flowers for the crafts and it doesn't fully offer explanations or detailed instructions on some of the crafts. Most arrangements or craftsare primarily traditional older ideas, nothing with a contemporary touchfor the 90's. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bridal bouquets    2. Family & Relationships    3. Family/Marriage    4. Flower arrangement    5. Handicraft    6. Love / Sex / Marriage    7. Marriage    8. Seasonal    9. Wedding decorations    10. Weddings    11. Handicrafts   

Reviews (3)

Wedding Planning For REAL People
FINALLY! A book that doesn't assume I work as a designer for Martha Stewart Weddings.It offers guidance to all with such wonderful common sense (which I've found all TOO uncommon in today's wedding guides!) This book does not tell the bride that she can do anything she wants becasue after all it's HER day.Ms. Shaw comes straight to the point and tells you the truth.Just like a best friend.Only this best friend knows exactly how to word the invitations and seat the groom's family.And this book is actually funny!The examples of faux pas are excellent reminders of just how ridiculous and childish people can get when it comes to weddings. This book will help you make your day special,AND help you expertly manage the delicate situations that will surely arise along the way. Above all, its humor will remind you that weddings are supposed to be fun.This is a great gift for a bride-to-be.

A great reference book for everyone involved in a wedding`
I am getting married in July and my sister is getting married in August. She is my maid of honor and I will be her matron of honor. She bought a lot of wedding ettiquette/planning books that we have both been consulting, and this is by far the best.The author has obviously been involved in planning many weddings, from the most elaborate to the most simple, and she offers great advice.A must-read for the bride who wants as many personal touches as possible, but also wants to know what's acceptable -- and what's not.A very funny read, as well!

Witty and Helpful Book
This wedding book is very well done. The best part of the book is the fact that it uses humor. In an age when weddings have become the focus of obsessive mothers and brides that are out of touch with reality, Shaw uses humor to foucs on keeping the wedding tasteful and nice. The book is full of tons of practical advice. The use of humor makes it very readable for grooms! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Reference    2. Wedding etiquette    3. Weddings    4. Reference / Weddings   

Editorial Review

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Reviews (32)

Nice Planner although it looked used when it arrived
I found this planner to be very helpful but when it arrived it looked as if it had been purchased before, The outside cover had dirt stains and the binding was worn. I sent an e-mail with my concerns but no reponse...I am a little disapointed.

Great organizer! I *still* refer to it!
I really like this book. I was able to stay organized during my whole wedding ceremony because of it. I still use it sometimes to see who got us the Whirly Popcorn popper, or the set of beer mugs. Also for addresses for Christmas cards--I want to keep in touch with all the people who went to our wedding!
Good if you know NOTHING about wedding planning only
I bought this book a few weeks ago and very unhappy with it when it came.I was able to flip through the book and read all the information in about 15 minutes total.There was nothing new in that book that I didnt already know.And certainly nothing more than I could find for free on [...].I can see that it may be helpful for someone who knows nothing about wedding planning, but not useful for the average woman.Instead, save your money and buy a binder with some dividers and head to [...]. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Manners And Customs    2. Marriage    3. Reference    4. Weddings    5. Reference / Weddings   

Subjects:  1. General    2. Reference    3. Weddings    4. Cosmetics, make-up & skin care    5. Reference / Weddings   

Reviews (27)

Not worth it
It was definitely neat reading about others' weddings, but the advice in here is impractical, and impossible to follow depending on your situation. As previously mentioned, most of the couples in the book managed to have a cheap wedding by having friends and family donate things - food and photography services, in particular. If you don't have chefs or photographers in your family, this book's not going to be much help.
Ironically, not much bang for the buck
This book would be great if it were the only one out there.However, it is most certainly not.The only original parts of the book (and by that I mean ideas that you couldn't find elsewhere) were the dollar breakdowns of some actual weddings for less than $5,000.Those examples were very specific scenarios, and if you weren't one of those similar situations(ie: having a friend or family with a home large enough for your guestlist), there wasn't much value gained from the book.
A disappointment
According to the writer, the best way to have an affordable wedding is to gouge friends and family and get them to "donate" cakes, flowers, decorations etc... I see thousands of readers morphing into Bridezillas as we speak. Yes, if your family can afford this, or you have well-connected friends - duh.The average poor bride's family is usually as poor as she is, so this book won't be of any help. Visit The Knot or Bride's magazine and get better advice for free ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Planning    2. Reference    3. Weddings    4. Reference / Weddings   

Reviews (24)

Great Book!
I wish I could find more books on this topic.This is the best I have found so far...I recommend it!

Fabulous Elopment Book When You Don't Know Where to Begin
The book gives creative and fun ideas for couples looking for something different. I would highly recommend the book to any couple not sure about a traditional wedding.I loved that it also gave resources such as web sites and phone numbers.

a good start.
Eloping has always sounded like a good option but i never really gave it any credit untill i read this book. This book is filled will enough information to get you to believe that eloping can be done and also provides you with enough examples of peoples who went throught with it. For some one, like me, who is just starting with the idea this is a great book. Its filled with stories, successes, and hints on what to do and avoide - as well as some initial resources to start your research with. For those who have already excepted the idea and have done some research you will not find any thing new.
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Subjects:  1. Destination weddings    2. Elopement    3. Planning    4. Reference    5. Weddings    6. Reference / Weddings   

Reviews (38)

Just Awesome
This planner is WONDERFUL. I got married just a few months ago, so I know how hectic it can be. I ordered this as a gift for a co-worker and she loves it. This is great because it has big pockets to store papers and things, tons of pictures of flowers, cakes, reception ideas, etc. The flower directory is teriffic. This planner covers everything right down to the last detail. After planning my own wedding, I wish I had had this planner! The best you can get.

Very helpful information but...
I was very pleased with all the helpful information this wedding planner has but was very disappointed when it fell apart two days after giving it to my son's fiance as a gift.I was very embarassed to say the least.We are not returning it because she has started writing a lot of information in it so she has put it in a three-ring binder.I just want to warn other buyers about this product.I'm sure there are other books that contain just as much information as this one but won't fall apart.

Seems like it will be helpful.
I bought this as an engagement present for my best friends and gave it to them the day after they got engaged. It has a great deal of content and even if they don't end up using the worksheets, it's still fun for them to look at. The book itself was a little beat up (some of the divider tabs were creased, some dents on the cover) so it might be better to buy it at a store where you can see the actual book and content first. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blank Books / Diaries / Memory Books    2. General    3. Reference    4. Weddings    5. Reference / General   

Reviews (8)

Eh
Not terrible, but not the easiest read and a tad difficult to follow along with.Seemed to go out of order or jump around a lot.I would recommend the Unofficial Guide to Planning your Wedding or The Dummies Guide.Or better yet, do what I did and check them all out from the library first, and THEN decide which one to buy

A must have for all Brides to be!
I don't know what I would have done without this book!It told me so many things I didn't know.I only have 2 friends that are married so I am new to all this wedding stuff and this book definately pointed my in the right direction. I even recommended it to someone else that is getting married!Get this book.
Offensive and contradictory
I'm going to run out of room if I say everything I want to about this book. Suffice it to say that much of its advice is straight out of the Fifties (including all the stuff about your dad getting his Heart Broken because his Little Girl is All Grown Up Now....barf). Also, one page says that invitations should never be addressed "and family," and then about 100 pages later there's a sample invitation addressed to "so-and-so and family." This is what happens when 3 people write a book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Love / Sex / Marriage    2. Reference    3. Self-Help    4. Wedding etiquette    5. Weddings   

Reviews (1)

Wonderful book for Vintage Wedding tips...
This book is a wonderful read for anyone who is planning a vintage wedding, or at least to incorporate vintage details into their wedding.What I liked about this book is not how it focuses on what "they used to do" but how as a modern bride you can attain the same vintage feeling without trying to impossibly re-create the time period you most aspire to.Along with Vintage Wedding: Simple Ideas for Creating a Romantic Vintage Wedding by Daniela Turudich, these books are excellent for planning a unique, romantic and vintage wedding. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. History    3. Marriage    4. Planning    5. Popular Culture    6. Reference    7. Vintage clothing    8. Weddings    9. Family & Relationships / Marriage   

Reviews (5)

When I was a Flower Girl
This book is a wonderful gift idea for a flower girl.It explains everything about the wedding and everyone in the wedding while providing space for you to write and add pictures. The flower girl can also add her own input and pictures.

When I Was a Flower Girl
This is a beautiful momento for any flower girl! Mine absolutely were so excited to fill in the pages, save the petals, etc.It's a wonderful way to personalize this very special experience in a little girl's life.

A fun book
This was bought by my fiancee.I have little to do with the planning of the wedding so I haven't seen the book, but she seems to like.She says it is fun. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family/Marriage    2. Flower girls    3. Reference    4. Wedding etiquette    5. Weddings