Emily Post's Weddings [Hardcover]

Peggy Post (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1999

Matrimonial mores have undergone many changes in the 1990s. Reflecting these changes, Peggy Post takes the readers through the planning process step-by-step, addressing along the way such developments as: multicultural ceremonies; theme celebrations and destination weddings; the groom's involvement in planning; the couple's financial independence; and the revival of ethnic customs.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The three authors of these two very different works about marriage serve also as narrators. Peggy Post, great-granddaughter-in-law of Emily Post, achieves the greatest narration success as she counsels listeners on modern wedding planning and etiquette in a well-modulated, pleasing tone. Topics included in this comprehensive guide range from engagement etiquette to choosing a wedding style to planning a honeymoon. Because Post believes that, when it comes to weddings, "excess does not always equal success," she provides many practical, money-saving tips throughout. The Brodys, husband and wife relationship counselors, share narration duties in their work about marriage at midlife. Swapping narrators every few minutes gives the work a choppy feel and causes an overall discontinuity in the narrative. The personal experiences of the authors and composites drawn from their counseling practice illustrate problems commonly experienced by middle-aged couples. In a rather haphazard fashion, the Brodys discuss marriage challenges such as children entering school, demanding careers, love affairs, and retirement. Multiple copies of Post's work would be welcome in most public libraries; the Brodys' program is an optional purchase.ABeth Farrell, Portage Cty. Dist. Lib., OH
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

“Packed with important advice on how to make decisions about your wedding and stay organized.” (InStyleWeddings ) --This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 340 pages
• Publisher: Harper Resource; 3rd edition (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062702270
• ISBN-13: 978-0062702272
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Weddings > Etiquette

Customer Reviews

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180 of 181 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent basic guide to the traditional American wedding., September 26, 1999

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P. Chambers "Spice Grrl" (Studio City, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Emily Post's Wedding Planner (Spiral-bound)

My fiance and I were just beginning the wedding planning process, and neither of us had had much experience with weddings. We wanted to know more about what is supposed to happen (ideally) and who is supposed to do what (ideally): who pays for which expenses, who performs what roles during and before the ceremony, what kinds of extra-ceremony events to consider having (shower, bachelor party), etc. We are not ultra-conventional people and not slaves to tradition; however, we did at least want to know what the traditions were before breaking them. This book was perfect for that purpose. Peggy Post has done a wonderful job of presenting the basic facts about the traditional American wedding while also pointing out the many, many areas where those traditions are surprisingly *flexible*. Thanks to this book, we were able to plan a wedding that was both socially correct AND perfectly suited to our own particular values, sensibilities, and budget. The book is easy to use, well-organized, and has an excellent overall tone--unlike the Martha Stewart wedding planner, which although very well-organized is rather brusque in tone and not user-friendly. Also unlike the Stewart book, the Post book does NOT require that you be rich. Most of the advice in the Emily Post wedding planner can be followed with low dollar amounts as well as with high dollar amounts. Thank God! It was a big relief to know that a wedding can be perfectly gracious and correct without necessarily being ridiculously expensive. The planner was also useful for resolving disputes: we bought copies for our parents as well, so that if there was ever a question or debate, we could simply refer to page whatever and that would be the end of that. Heaven knows there is no more authoritative source on these matters than Emily Post!

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, July 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Emily Post's Wedding Planner (Spiral-bound)

I would recommend this book because it gives great cost-saving ideas as well as tips on dealing with sticky situations that are bound to come up when planning a wedding. It covers every topic imaginable with enough depth to be helpful, but not overbearing.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than a hired consultant, June 21, 2001

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Elizabeth Ditchburn - See all my reviews

This review is from: Emily Post's Wedding Planner (Spiral-bound)

This is an excellent wedding planner. Its a good balance of etiquette, advice, information and a planning workbook. The only drawback was that I could not record the complete guest list in the planner itself, but considering how often my guest list changed during planning this was not such a bad thing. The organization is excellent - everything you need to know about flowers plus space for your notes is in one place so you don't have to flip back and forth when you're at the florist. If you want the most proper wedding, this book will tell you how. If you want something less formal, this is still the best book out there.