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"I Do"...Weddings: Guide To Starting Your Own Wedding Consulting Business

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This book, while certainly full of useful information, was somewhat frustrating to read. I found that it did not delve deeply enough into the specifics of a WEDDING PLANNING business. I can (and have) bought numerous books specifically relating to the process of starting any small business, and in purchasing this book, had hoped for information on the things that I hadn't already thought of (or read elsewhere). In addition, I was concerned by the apparent lack of proofreading and editing. There were a number of ridiculous misprints, as well as inexplicable transitions within chapters. It seems like the author was more concerned about having written and published a book than putting out a quality product with new and progressive ideas. The purpose of a specialized book like this should be to DELVE deeply, while Ms. Chatman-Whitfield seems to give a cursory look at each chapter. If nothing else, I think the price should be lowered!

This book may be great for those who just want basic small business information...but the book claims to tell people everything they need to know about being a wedding consultant--and it doesn't even come close to doing so.

Instead of providing insider info, or even just great tips on being a wedding consultant and starting a consulting business, this book is mostly about basic business practices.

In my opinion, this is an over-priced book, also, and I couldn't return quickly enough.

This book was helpful in learning the basics of the business. Overall, I felt the lists provided and examples of contracts most beneficial. The web site information would be valuable to someone who has been in the business for awhile.

If you are looking for a book full of lists, then this is the book for you. If you are looking for an insightful book all about how to start a wedding consulting business, then you'd better look elsewhere. I didn't get anything out of reading this book, and I'm glad I only checked it out from the library!

This book was not as helpful as it sounds in the description, my book also began to rip apart at the seam after one reading. I found that the information was generic, and have found many other books which are more useful.

What a waste. The book is very general in nature. No concrete information on the business itself. The book is not properly bound as it is completely falling apart. Save your money and invest it elsewhere.

The book gives very generic information. For the money that I spent I was looking to get a whole lot more. The book's construction is not the best. My copy started to come apart after having it for a week. I would say that this publication is a waste of money.

Ms. Chatman-Whitfield takes a comprehensive look at the wedding planning business in an easy-to-read format that ought to be helpful to beginners. Unfortunately, the book is marred by lack of attributions to sources used by the author. The excellent section on press releases, for instance, appeared word-for-word in Michael Levine's _Guerilla P.R._, published four years earlier than Ms. Chatman-Whitfield's book. All of us learn from other people's experience, of course, but it's uncanny that both Ms. Chatman-Whitfield and Mr. Levine comment that: "I've marveled at elegantly crafted releases from amateur do-it-yourselfers, and I've held my nose reading releases from top corporations, written so poorly as to defy belief." Twins separated at birth?

Thank you for this book. It is very helpful for someone that wants to get in to the business and need some guidence. The book is easy to follow gives the ins and outs of the business.This is the only book I could fine with all the info in one place. Thanks

Although this book seems like a good idea in principle, it is unfortunatly a waste of time and money. The writing style is hard to follow and rather boring. The details and tips you would hope to find in a book such as this are not readily available. Overall, if you are looking for a book to help you start up a wedding consulting business, then you should probably look elsewhere.