Crafting the Perfect Wedding: From Saying Yes to the Big Day and Beyond [Paperback]

Anita Louise Crane (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2004

With the cost of the average wedding approaching 20,000 dollars, a wedding day is not only the most important one in a couple’s life, it can easily be one of the most expensive! As a result, couples and their families are always in search of creative ways to reduce expenses without having to compromise on style or originality.

In Crafting the Perfect Wedding, veteran wedding consultant and designer Anita Louise Crane presents more than 40 easy-to-make elegant projects covering every step of the wedding experience, from preparing the engagement party through preserving wedding memories and mementos. Readers will find ideas for wedding keepsakes, shower favors, special gifts for attendants, and more. They’ll even discover suggestions for documenting their Big Day with a memorable scrapbook. What’s more, every project comes complete with step-by-step instructions, materials needed, cost estimates, and time requirements. For any bride, groom, or family member who wants to make a simple wedding extra special, Crafting the Perfect Wedding provides a treasury of beauty and inspiration for any budget.

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About the Author

Anita Louise Crane is a wedding consultant, wedding designer, and professional wedding photographer. The author of nine crafts books, she lives in Park City, UT.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Potter Craft (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823009947
• ISBN-13: 978-0823009947
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,207,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Outdated fashions, not very contemporary, February 12, 2011

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sallybrarian (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crafting the Perfect Wedding: From Saying Yes to the Big Day and Beyond (Paperback)

I'm amazed that this book was published in 2004 since the styles in here are more from the 1980s and 90s (oversized silky bows, dull pastels, etc). The fabric rose bouquet, garter, and shoe bows look incredibly tacky. I don't consider myself ultra modern but this book has few things that look similar to many other recent bride and do-it-yourself books. If you are anxious to see what is inside I recommend you check it our from your library, like I did, and not bother purchasing it. Many of the projects in here require sewing knowledge. Of all the projects in the book I would only consider making one (the flower girl basket).

5.0 out of 5 stars creating a memorable keepsake is now easy, December 14, 2004

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BestWeddingSites.com "Editor" (National) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crafting the Perfect Wedding: From Saying Yes to the Big Day and Beyond (Paperback)

An absolutely gorgeous book for the crafty person or novice to make exceptional wedding projects. Exquisite photographs, easy to follow instructions and an estimate of how much time and money each project will cost to complete will help you create a memorable keepsake.