How to Plan an Elegant Wedding in 6 Months or Less: Achieving Your Dream Wedding When Time Is of the Essence [Paperback]

Sharon Naylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2000

Plan the Perfect Wedding In Half the Time!
It really is possible to take care of the countless details and madness leading up to your big day and create the event you always envisioned—even with the clock ticking. And you can enjoy doing it!
Wedding expert Sharon Naylor gives an array of creative tips, clever shortcuts, and priceless secrets to make planning your wedding seamless. You will discover how to:
·Save time and money and reduce stress while maintaining elegance
·Organize and prioritize for maximum efficiency
·Find the perfect ceremony and reception locations on short notice
·Have fun and enjoy planning under a time constraint
·And much, much more!
"A smart, comprehensive guide to planning a wedding quickly and easily. Every engaged couple should own this invaluable resource!" —Diane Forden, editor in chief, Bridal Guide Magazine

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Wedding guide author Naylor (The Mother of the Bride Book, Carol, 1999) speeds up the planning process considerably, arguing that most brides do all the planning and booking in about one month anyway and then spend several months (possibly a year) defending or rethinking those decisions. However, she clearly states, expediting a wedding does not necessarily cut costs. Though Naylor provides a unique planning time line, her information on the big day and its surrounding events is just practical, organized advice applicable to many couples not just those on a tight schedule.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press; 1St Edition edition (November 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761528245
• ISBN-13: 978-0761528241
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.8 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Weddings > Planning

More About the Author

Sharon Naylor is the author of over 35 wedding planning books and as a noted wedding expert has appeared on top television programs including I Do! With the Knot, Get Married With Colin Cowie, Good Morning America, Primetime, Lifetime, ABC News, and many more. She has also been featured in InStyle Weddings, Modern Bride, Brides, Wedding Channel, The Wall Street Journal, Bridal Guide, Southern Bride, New York Bride, New Jersey Bride, and as the resident wedding Q&A expert and spotlight blogger at iVillage.

Sharon has always advised brides and grooms to prepare for the marriage, not just the wedding, and all of her books focus not just on planning details like designing a wedding cake or choosing a gown, but on the *relationships* that build between the couple and their in-laws, the relationships that may change between the couple and their single friends, and the relationships a couple can create between themselves and their wedding vendors. Weddings may be stressful to plan, but they don't have to create stress in your life. Sharon Naylor's 20+ years in the wedding industry have exposed her to so many different personality types trying to work together, she knows the kinds of clashes that can happen and she advises against every type of planning or communication mistake. The goal is, of course, a beautiful and personalized wedding day, but Sharon Naylor wants you to *enjoy* the process with the positive people you know, always taking the time to think about what's going *well* instead of what's still left to do or what's disappointing.

Sharon Naylor says she gravitated to wedding world because it's comprised of all of her favorite things: travel, gourmet food, floral design, fashion, photography, dance...and most importantly the gathering of far-flung friends and family to celebrate a happy occasion.

A recent newlywed, she lives in Morristown NJ with her husband Joe and she is currently the wedding spokesperson for several high-profile corporate brands.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Is Sweet Relief, May 4, 2001

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This review is from: How to Plan an Elegant Wedding in 6 Months or Less: Achieving Your Dream Wedding When Time Is of the Essence (Paperback)

It's like having a calm, savvy friend who wants to save your life. Immediately, Naylor de-stresses the planning process, making it clear how even last-minute planning can be done without making you wonder why you got engaged in the first place. The book is full of real insider tips and secrets, such as what day and time to visit a florist so you can REALLY see if they're right for you, and how to make sure the videographer's lights won't leave your guests squinting through all the important stuff (who knew?!?) I especially liked all the anecdotes and advice she included from actual weddings, to help you get an idea what you do and don't want at your own wedding (and to help avoid disasters). Overall, this is the real thing -- full of very good, practical advice.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You must have this book, December 7, 2001

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This review is from: How to Plan an Elegant Wedding in 6 Months or Less: Achieving Your Dream Wedding When Time Is of the Essence (Paperback)

I borrowed this wonderful book from our public library, and I liked it so much I've asked for it for Christmas. If I don't get it, I'm buying it for myself! Lots of good ideas for cutting out those unnoticeable extras that can cut into your budget. Written in a fun, easy-going and sentimental style, it's a quick read that will leave you excited about planning your wedding!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Time is running out!, March 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Plan an Elegant Wedding in 6 Months or Less: Achieving Your Dream Wedding When Time Is of the Essence (Paperback)

We didn't have a lot of time to plan my cousin's wedding, but this book gave us great insight in a format that was both readable and informative. Ms. Naylor knows her subject. Too bad I am already married. But seriously, if you know of anybody who got a recently got a ring and will soon get another- this book is a great engagement present.