The Complete Father of the Bride - A comprehensive guide to your daughter's wedding (How to) [Paperback]

John Bowden (Author)

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Series: How to | Publication Date: August 15, 2008

To begin with, you worry about her meeting the wrong kind of man. A few short years later, you worry about her meeting the right kind of man. And now she has A...This is a time of incredibly mixed emotions. You want what's best for your daughter. You want to see her settled down with her Mr Right. But deep down you know your life will never be quite the same again. Maybe you're delighted, or maybe you're not quite so sure. Whatever your feelings, it's almost certain your little girl is going to get hitched. What is important now is how well you handle the situation, both emotionally and practically, and how you get the wedding speech just right.The Complete Father of the Bride is packed with valuable tips and advice about: conveying just the right messages to your daughter and her husband-to-be; understanding what is traditionally expected of you; establishing a good relationship with your future in-laws; getting best value for your hard-earned cash; keeping everyone calm and defusing any pre-wedding tensions and conflicts; making a memorable speech; and, ensuring everyone has a great time! AUTHOR BIOG: John Bowden is a lecturer in communication skills. He has written several books on weddings and speech making and has appeared on BBC radio and television as an expert in these subjects. John lives in Somerset with his wife Paula.

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About the Author

John Bowden is a lecturer in communication skills. He has written several books on weddings and speech making and has appeared on BBC radio and television as an expert in these subjects. John lives in Somerset with his wife Paula.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: How To Books Ltd (August 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845282825
• ISBN-13: 978-1845282820
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,106,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars This is a British publication!, January 8, 2010

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This review is from: The Complete Father of the Bride - A comprehensive guide to your daughter's wedding (How to) (Paperback)

This book is really great and has some very good ideas. I gave it my dad as a gift, and he's really enjoying it! For those living in the British Isles, this should be a great book.

The only complaint I have is that it was written for an audience who lives in the United Kingdom. All of the financial examples for budgeting are in pounds, and all of the online resources and listed vendors in the appendix are not intended for American audiences. When I was reading over the reviews and item description on Amazon, I did not notice that the publisher is located in Oxford.