Town & Country Elegant Weddings [Hardcover]

Stacey Okun (Author), The Editors of Town & Country (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2001

"...provides great insights and an abundance of information with a comprehensive format that addresses everything from determining the guest list to applying the last touch of makeup. Each chapter pays the ultimate attention to detail, offering ideas, anecdotes, invaluable expert advice, in-depth profiles of specific weddings and more than 200 lush photographs and etiquette tips..."-- Tribune Media Services . "...a collection of the best of the best in opulent weddings, including a special section on second weddings."-- Associated Press .

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

Now it can truly be said-Town & Country "wrote the book" on weddings!

Like the best marriages, Town & Country and the subject of weddings make a perfect match. This book provides great insights and an abundance of information, with a comprehensive chapter-by-chapter format that addresses everything from determining the guest list to applying the last touch of makeup. Each chapter pays the utmost attention to detail, offering ideas, anecdotes, invaluable advice from experts, in-depth profiles of specific weddings and, finally, etiquette tips for these fast-changing times. Though it acknowledges tradition, Elegant Weddings also covers modern rituals-many born of an increasing desire to make today's wedding a statement of personal style.

With an impeccable sense of what constitutes a memorable wedding, this book captures "the best of the best" celebrations, each an elegant affair, enjoyed and cherished by bride, groom, families and guests. Gorgeous weddings are featured, from seaside casual to sophisticated big-city events--what all have in common is the realization of what is special for the couple. The basic intent of Town & country elegant Weddings is not to replicate another wedding, but to show how these events were planned, so that you can se how to create your own unique day by deciding what best suits you.

A significant fact in weddings these days is the degree to which every professional involved is willing to customize his or her services. Indeed, every cake baker, every orchestra leader, every makeup artist, every wedding-ring designer and, especially, every bride quoted in this book tossed out words like individual, unique, attention to detail, custom, and personalized when describing the perfect wedding.

The truth is, the perfect wedding will be different for every couple, reflecting their personal style and taste. These pages provide the ideas and inspiration to guide you into deciding what works for you-to make your wedding the best party you've ever attended!

About the Author

Stacey Okun, a contributing editor at Town & Country, was the magazine's senior editor and writer for four years, covering the topics of beauty, health and jewelry and co-editing the magazine's first wedding issue. She has also written for Departures, Self, Savvy, Harper's Bazaar, The New York Times and Newsday. She lives in New York City with her husband, Eric, and sons, Russell and Daniel.

Town & Country magazine has set the standard for elegance--in spirit, style, and in attitude-ever since its inception in 1846.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Hearst; 1St Edition edition (December 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588160009
• ISBN-13: 978-1588160003
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,058,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High end wedding ideas, January 5, 2001

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Katharine S. Jarman (Marin County,CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Town & Country Elegant Weddings (Hardcover)

This is a beautiful book that outlines and shows photographs of recent high society weddings. The sites are extremely elegant and exclusive. The book showcases what can be done by creative wedding planners who probably have no budget! Gorgeous flowers, cakes, dresses, jewelry, hairstyles, etc. for the bride and groom who want to make a major statement. This book covers it all from wedding invitations to flower girls. If you want to have an extraordinary day and money isn't an object, this book has some wonderful ideas and resources.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Trite, July 13, 2001

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Paula de la Cruz (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Town & Country Elegant Weddings (Hardcover)

There are only two or three photographs of creative weddings in this book. The rest are grand and tacky and not at all special. The text is well written and offers a real, but shallow perspective of the stresses and family issues that will arise.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Save your money, January 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Town & Country Elegant Weddings (Hardcover)

Town & Country has a GREAT website (though I'm not sure if it's affiliated with this book), but this book is lacking in all respects. The ideas, photography, etc. are barely average, although the price surpasses it's worth. Save your money and find the Town & Country website.