The Knot Guide for the Groom [Paperback]

Carley Roney (Author), Cindy Luu (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 10, 2005

Boy meets Girl. Boy realizes she's The One. Boy proposes to Girl. Now what? The Knot Guide for the Groom is a relationship-saving guide to weddings for guys who think taffeta is a candy and Jordan almonds is the stripper booked for the bachelor party. With the wisdom and gentle humor of a big sister, The Knot's Carley Roney distills the rituals and duties of the modern wedding into a succinct script that even the most clueless guy can followand possibly enjoy. The wedding planning process is outlined in just enough detail to inform without causing undue terror, with emphasis on traditional groom duties such as finding an officiant for the ceremony, hiring a band or a DJ, and obtaining the marriage license. Extra attention is given to critical topics such as choosing a bride-approved wedding look (whether tuxedo or beach casual) and planning a honeymoon she'll enjoy too. Plus, advice on choosing a best man and groomsmen (and understanding their roles) helps the groom pick a winning team. With an accessible illustrated handbook format, The Knot Guide for the Groom will turn regular guys into happy husbands.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Carley Roney is editor-in-chief and cofounder of The Knot, the premier name in bridal publishing. Since 1996, The Knot has provided advice to millions of couples a year online at www.theknot.com and in The Knot Wedding Gowns and Weddingpages magazines. Carley regularly dispenses wedding advice on national television shows such as the Today show, Oprah , and The View .

Cindy Luu is a New York City based illustrator and graphic designer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (November 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811846148
• ISBN-13: 978-0811846141
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Weddings > Planning

More About the Author

Carley Roney is at the helm of the world's favorite wedding brand as editor in chief of TheKnot.com and its sister sites, TheNest.com (for newlyweds) and TheBump.com (for first-time parents). She appears regularly on national television shows, including Oprah, Today and The View. She is the author of several popular wedding and home decor books from The Knot and The Nest and will be releasing a highly anticipated baby book, "The Baby Bump". "The Baby Bump" will feature expert and real mom advice on everything future moms really want to know.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Better books out there..., May 23, 2006

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Eli D (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Knot Guide for the Groom (Paperback)

I did my homework before my recent wedding and bought three books. This one is pretty basic and didn't cover anything I couldn't find out easily online or through friends. For better resources I recommend Esquire's Things a Man Should Know About Marriage and The Engaged Groom. Both are more comprehensive, fun to read, and speak to guys better than this.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, Great Reference, September 10, 2010

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Cliff - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Knot Guide for the Groom (Paperback)

My fiancee bought this for me early in our engagement. I was a little skeptical at first, but it turned out to useful throughout the wedding planning process. It is entertaining to read, geared fairly well towards guys, and also makes a great reference to re-read certain sections as you get to them in your life.

The best part about it is that it doesn't go into excruciating detail about every little thing like many wedding references. It also gives you a good idea of some basic options, what your expected to do, and what your not. I used its wedding planning checklist the whole time because it doesn't go overboard by listing some of the dozens of small, extravagant, and/or unnecessary expenses that the wedding industry would like you to take on (ironically the [...] list does) like hire a calligrapher. Great book, I recommend it to any guy who is recently engaged.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I like this one, and so does my fiance!, January 4, 2010

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Stina Wargo (Not Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Knot Guide for the Groom (Paperback)

This was the only book I found that presented a clear, simple, list-like timeline of when you should do things. For example, I had no idea how far before the wedding I should order my dress. The great thing about it is that most men (and some women) don't want some huge detailed planner of 50 different ways to do every last detail, with fabric samples & ideas on gift baskets for out-of-towners! The men (for the most part) don't care! They want an easy reference material that says "ok, this is what your woman is doing, this is what your job is, here's where to start." I read it from cover to cover, my man now keeps it in his car for reference material whenever something occurs to him to wonder about. Highly recommended.