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Weddings

Colin Cowie

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Total reviews: 35 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Not a single thing I would do 1 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Thank goodness I checked this book out from the library before buying it! I flipped through the whole 250-page book in literally 15 minutes. There is a ton of print in teeny tiny font. Personally, I don't care that much for what Colin Cowie has to say, I am more interested in the pictures that he gathers to give a visual image of a wedding. I didn't read any of it because it was so small and there seemed to be so much that I can only imagine how much useless filler was in there.

The pictures, what I actually care about, were of poor quality. The book was published in 1998 but many of the weddings screamed 1980s. The pictures were small, with poor lighting and lacked a glossy, professional finish.

I don't know if the point of the book was to show a ton of different wedding styles and to give everyone ideas no matter what your wedding will be - but that's not the point I got. The headings of the weddings were things like "Formal garden party", "Informal party under a tent", but they all looked exactly the same. The decorations, dresses and menus all seemd very old-fashioned with gilded angles, poofy sleeves and roses galore. There were more roses in this book than I think I have seen in my entire life. And for a girl whose wedding will have hydrangeas (which were shown once or twice as a filler with roses), it wasn't particularly helpful.

In a nutshell, I thought this was an uninspired book with poor quality pictures and too much verbiage. I didn't see a single thing that I even stopped to think, "Hm, would I want that in my wedding?", I just blew past everything because nothing was appealing.

Editorial Review:

Colin Cowie is today's most sought-after wedding planner--the man celebrities such as Paula Abdul, Lisa Kudrow, and Kenny G. turned to for unforgetable weddings. Now, in this beautiful yet consumately practical book, Cowie shares his matchless savvy, offering tips on every stage of wedding planning, from the guest list to the bridal gown to the decor and the music. 450 photos, 300 in color Author publicity .

Nell Hill's Stylish Weddings

Mary Carol Garrity

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Nell Hill's enterprising entrepreneur Mary Carol Garrity delivers practical yet elegant tips on creating lavish weddings without expending huge amounts of time, money, and energy.

· Garrity puts forth shower, wedding, and gift ideas and presents readers with a call to action to spend wisely and create memorable experiences with maximum impact. The centerpiece of the book is Garrity's own daughter's wedding held at the Garritys' Atchison home. Garrity takes readers step by step through the planning of this summer event, with food, flowers, and friends gathered for the evening gala. Readers also learn tips from weddings that Garrity has attended and helped plan, including inventive ways to involve friends and family and creative touches that combine old family traditions with newfound keepsakes.

· The Wall Street Journal has hailed Garrity as a "one-person economic-development force" in her hometown of Atchison, Kans. Garrity's stores have become landmarks in the decorating world. The Mary Carol Home Collection, an extensive line of home decor products, is distributed nationwide by the Gerson Companies.

Author's web site: www.nellhills.com/

 

Do You Know Your Groom? (Do You Know Your...)

Dan Carlinsky

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Such a great gift for honeymooners! 5 out of 5 stars.
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My husband and I purchased these ( both Do you know your groom & Do you know your bride) shortly after getting married. They were entertaining and left us feeling informed and good that we knew so much about each other. We giggled a lot...well my husband chortled and I giggled :). Since then we have purchase several sets of these for couples as wedding gifts. They are the perfect activity for that plane ride to a honeymoon destination.

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You love him, you want to spend the rest of your life with him--but what DON'T you know about him? This is a fun way to discover more about how the groom feels about marriage and your wedding.

He's invited to a dinner party and offered a chance to choose his table partner, knowing nothing but the occupation of each guest. Which of these would your groom pick to sit next to?
____ Newspaper reporter
____ Minister
____ Firefighter
____ Librarian
____ Fish distributor

Does your groom think husbands and wives should have a night out without their mates:
____ Often?
____ Occasionally?
____ Never?

When I Was a Flower Girl

Antonia Swinson

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great book! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book for my 7 year old flower girl and she loved it! It's a pseudo-scrap book for the flower girl and it focuses on their role in the wedding. Extremely age appropriate. I would not recommend it for any girl under the age of six.

Editorial Review:

Being a flower girl can be one of the most exciting experiences of a young girl's life. When I Was a Flower Girl provides a place for personal memories and keepsakes that every flower girl can look back at and fondly cherish for many years to come. Lively text by fashion and wedding expert Antonia Swinson tells the flower-girl-to-be all she needs to know about her role in the ceremony, as well as explaining the importance of the special day.

This pretty little book is guaranteed to charm and delight smaller members of the bridal party. As well as including lots of useful information about being a bridesmaid and preparing for the wedding, the interactive sections have room for little bridesmaids to record all the details of the big day. There is also ample space for favorite photographs.

Let's Dance: The Complete Book and DVD of Ballroom Dance Instruction for Weddings, Parties, Fitness, and Fun (Let's Dance)

Cal Pozo

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Master any dance in minutes with the first major dance instructional book/DVD from America’s bestselling dance instructor

Cal Pozo, director of the bestselling “Dancing with the Stars–Cardio Dance” DVD and creator of the multi-platinum award-winning “Learn to Dance in Minutes” series, has taught more than three million people how to dance with his patented “Reverse View” method. Over the years, thousands of his fans have asked if he also had a dance instructional book.

Here is the package they’ve been looking for: an easy-to-follow, fun-to-watch book and DVD combination that gives the reader multiple angles and methods from which to learn. In addition to basic step patterns and rhythms, you’ll learn:
-Smooth dances like the classic foxtrot, waltz, two-step, and tango
-American rhythm dances like the Lindy and the hustle
-Latin dances like the salsa, mambo, chacha, rumba, and merengue
-Line dances like the Electric Slide, the Macarena, the Tush Push, and the Boot Scooting Boogie

From the foxtrot to the Lindy hop, the merengue to the Macarena, you’ll learn how to identify each style of dance so that you’ll be prepared for any type of dance party. Whether you’re looking to wow the relatives at your wedding, impress your boss at the holiday party, or get a spot on “So You think You Can Dance?,” Let’s Dance! Weddings and Parties will have you moving and grooving, turning and twirling, and hopping and bopping with the best.

Eco-Chic Weddings: Simple Tips to Plan an Earth-Friendly, Socially Responsible, Affordable Green Wedding

Emily Elizabeth Anderson

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Add Style to Your Wedding and Stay True to Your Beliefs

Planning your wedding can be the best time to be eco-friendly. The wedding industry has a huge impact on the global economy and the environment, as wedding parties spend over $125 billion a year in the U.S. alone. Eco-Chic Weddings presents the quick, simple, and easy-to-follow tips you need to make your wedding socially responsible. This indispensable guide gives you the choice, comfort, and chance to share your own unique style for a truly memorable wedding.

Going green doesn’t mean you need to spend the green. Eco-Chic Weddings provides all the resources you need to create your environmentally friendly and fun celebration on a budget, such as:

* Use in-season flowers to save on price and reduce the environmental cost of shipping in non-local flowers.
* Skip the save-the-date card and save some trees–and a lot of hassle.
* Don’t purchase items you will only use at the wedding; instead, invest in dresses, shoes, or glassware you will alter and reuse.

From the location to the dress to the menu, there are dozens of easy ways to make your wedding beautiful and still reflect your personal beliefs in sustainable living. Eco-Chic Weddings will show you how to craft your perfect day.

Fête: The Wedding Experience

Jung Lee

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A fresh take on weddings for today’s modern couples
Filled with practical tips to help anyone at any income level plan the wedding of their dreams

Extraordinary weddings are the ones that bring the marrying couple’s vision to vivid life. Every element-—venue, music, food, decor—resonates with meaning, reflecting the pair’s own taste and style. Putting all those elements together in a way that ensures a magical time for the wedding party and all the guests entails much more than just ticking off the boxes on a preset checklist. It requires introspection to discern the bride and groom’s true wishes—and it takes the impeccable orchestration of the total experience.

By focusing on introspection and orchestration—and by enabling couples to realize their wedding-day fantasies, no matter where they live and no matter what their budget—Jung Lee and her company, Fête, have rocketed to the top of the wedding-planning industry. In Fête: The Wedding Experience, Lee shares her secrets with every bride- and groom-to-be, walking them through the same planning process she’s developed for her sophisticated clientele.

Knowing that every memorable wedding is uniquely personal, Lee tells the stories of eight Fête-produced weddings, each highlighting a different aspect of planning. Lavishly illustrated with 150 stunning photographs, Fête: The Wedding Experience will provide endless inspiration as you plan the fête of your dreams.

Do You Know Your Bride? (Do You Know Your...)

Dan Carlinsky

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great fun! 5 out of 5 stars.
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My Groom and I bought this book and the companion (Do you know your groom) and had great fun one night answering all the questions. We surprised each other with some of the answers. Highly recommended to sit down with these books and take a break from wedding planning for some getting to know you fun.

Fun! 5 out of 5 stars.
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My Fiance and I got this book as well as do you know your groom. We had a lot of fun one night sitting at home answering the questions about eachother. I highly recomend this book, otherwise I would have never known my fiance had once had a crush on Miss French, one of his grade school teachers!

Editorial Review:

You love her, you want to spend the rest of your life with her--but what DON'T you know about her? This is a fun way to discover more about how the bride-to-be feels about marriage and your wedding.

Is her favorite clothes shopping in:
____ Bargain stores?
____ Department stores?
____ Small, personal shops?
____ Thrift shops or charity shops?

When nervous, does she:
____ Munch nonstop?
____ Not eat a thing?
____ Talk a blue streak?
____ Shut up like a clam?
____ Fidget, tap, and squirm?

Emily Post's Wedding Planner for Moms

Peggy Post

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excellent guide 4 out of 5 stars.
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this is a great, well organized guide. It is a little repetitive, but the lists and charts are very helpful.

Editorial Review:

Countless mothers of brides and grooms have asked Peggy Post for a wedding planner just for them. Here it is! Whether you're helping a little or a lot, or—like most moms—are serving as combination coach, diplomat, and troubleshooter, this planner is packed with useful ideas, including:

• Planning lists especially for moms
• Questions to ask before hiring wedding professionals
• Times when a mother's tactful advice is most helpful
• A Resources section with worksheets for keeping track of guests, gifts, budget, and more
• An Address Book you'll refer to again and again

Peggy Post will help you navigate finances, guest list, ceremony, and reception details; interact with your daughter's or son's future in-laws; and plan your role (including your outfit!) while making memories to last a lifetime.

Exposed: Confessions of a Wedding Photographer: A Memoir

Claire Lewis

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Once upon a time, Claire Lewis dreamed she would take her camera to war zones to document political upheavals and expose grave injustices. Fate led her elsewhere. And while she might not be on assignment for The New York Times, her current job carries its own dangers: Claire is a wedding photographer. Her world is populated by stressed-out brides and the mothers who reared them, grooms who seduce bridesmaids, brides who change their minds, pass out, or dance on tables in tiaras, and the occasional couple who are truly in love. If you told Claire that you thought being a wedding photographer was glamorous, chances are she’d laugh and give you a list of reasons why it is not glamorous. What it is is unpredictable, funny, demanding, moving, and full of spontaneous moments that cause one to question the nature of love and relationships. As Claire says, it’s all that and it’s never dull. What more could you ask for?

Told with great wit and exuberance, this memoir is a hilarious and touching account of one woman’s adventures in a career that she never saw herself in, and of how she braved those waters while also managing to fall in love and have a wedding of her own. A delightful, insightful read, Exposed: Confessions of a Wedding Photographer will make you see weddings in a whole new light.