The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Wedding (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Teddy Lenderman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0028638948 | ISBN-13: 978-0028638942 | Publication Date: April 20, 2000 | Edition: 3

2.3 million brides and grooms will say "I Do" this year, making the wedding industry a $32 billion business. This book will offer sound advice from bridal consultants and brides alike on how to select a perfect dress, find a caterer, use the Internet as a planning tool, handle in-laws and much more!

Editorial Reviews

Review

For those who donOt know where to start when planning a wedding, this book is a lifesaver. It provides hundreds of creative and practical ideas for planning the perfect wedding, including valuable coupons from various national retailers. This lighthearted guide takes the tension out of personalizing your wedding! -- MacMillan General Reference --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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2.3 million brides and grooms will say "I Do" this year, making the wedding industry a $32 billion business. This book will offer sound advice from bridal consultants and brides alike on how to select a perfect dress, find a caterer, use the Internet as a planning tool, handle in-laws and much more!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 3 edition (April 20, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028638948
• ISBN-13: 978-0028638942
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #696,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars For a Specific Audience, October 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Wedding (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

The audience for this book seems to be young couples who have not organized social functions. The overriding emphasis is on style, flowers, colors, settings, the entertainment side, having fun, and there is nothing wrong with that. I agree with the other commentators--far too much space is spent telling us to hire an expert to be in charge. If you want advice on themes, flowers, and clothing styles, on what is the "in" thing, this is your book. If you have an idea how to plan events and are looking for alternatives, choices, and simplicity, especially for those over forty, and there a lot of us,look elsewhere. It certainly builds up expectations for a grand event, but with the national divorce rate over fifty per cent, there is an air of unreality and impossible expectations as well. It closely resembles the three glossy publications for Washington, DC, promoting the commercial services to implement these plans. The best part is too brief--the psychology of working with the families and the main players. Also, union musicians cost more and are worth it if you are more interested in the quality of the music than in the experience for high schoolers.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money - use the library's copy!, March 20, 1998

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This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to The Perfect Wedding (Paperback)

Sigh. Yet another bridal book. This one's a real disappointment -- an extended advertisement for hiring a wedding consultant!

"Weddings for Dummies" is a FAR better purchase and has much more valid and useful information. Very down-to-earth and practical.

I'd recommend buying the "For Dummies" title instead, and getting "The Complete Idiot's Guide" from the library, if you really want it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, January 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to The Perfect Wedding (Paperback)

Though I agree that the "bridal consultant advertising" was a touch excessive, I still found the book to be a lighthearted look at the realities of weddings. I used it in conjunction with other books and it was the only one that lifted my spirit at a time when even happy things become slightly traumatic. This books has done the rounds amongst my friends and family who have gotten married and they all loved it.