The Unofficial Guide to Planning Your Wedding [Paperback]

Eileen Livers (Author)

Book Description

Series: Unofficial Guides | Publication Date: February 22, 1999

Readers getting married for the first time, or the second or even third time, are absolutely inundated with information. They want a unique wedding, but they can't afford to spend that kind of money. They want to please their families, but not at the expense of pleasing themselves. They have questions upon questions, but they don't want a rehash of the same old information. They expect and deserve inside advice from brides who have been there. Enter The Unofficial Guide to Planning Your Wedding. By teaching readers to sit down and focus on the kind of wedding they want, it allows them to come through the event with their sanity and their pocketbooks intact. The practical tools and checklists detail what to expect to spend on the caterer, the florist, the photographer, etc., as well as how to handle such sticky situations as intermarriages, divorced parents, and family feuds. And best of all, it reminds readers about the elements of a truly unique wedding.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The inside scoop… for when you want more than the official line! No matter what your wedding vision—from floating down the aisle in a glorious gown, or saying "I do" barefoot in a meadow—bringing your dream to life can be a daunting task. From announcing the big news to hiring the caterer and the photographer, how do you keep all the details straight and sail serenely through your big day with confidence? You want to know how to have the wedding you've always wished for. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide^™ to Planning Your Wedding gives savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of what works and what doesn't—the good deals and the bad ones—with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. This book, like every Unofficial Guide^™, is intensively inspected by the Unofficial Panel of Experts, a team of highly respected wedding-planning experts. They ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information on how to plan your wedding and are told exactly what the Official establishment doesn't want you to know. Vital Information that other sources can't or won't reveal—from where to find a designer dress without paying designer prices to interpreting the fine print on vendor contracts. Insider Secrets from wedding consultants, caterers, florists, DJs, and other wedding planning professionals—as well as brides and grooms who've been through it all. Money-Saving Techniques that will let you make your dream wedding a reality without breaking your budget. Time-Saving Tips for everything from handling your invitation list to shopping for your gown. The Latest Trends in destination weddings, weekend weddings, theme weddings, and more. Handy Checklists and Charts that help make your wedding planning smooth and stress free.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (February 22, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028624599
• ISBN-13: 978-0028624594
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,672,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only wedding planner you'll need, September 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Unofficial Guide to Planning Your Wedding (Paperback)

Like many brides I went out and bought about 5 different books the minute I got engaged. Of all those books, and all the magazines, this is the only book I used. From the all-encompassing advice (everything from hiring a florist, to finding someone to marry you, to getting everything you want on a budget), to the great checklists. This book has the best registry checklist I've seen, as well as great tips that you won't find from other books.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough; readable, and practical for everyone, August 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Unofficial Guide to Planning Your Wedding (Paperback)

I love this book. I have a planner but I am finding that this book is more useful for planning the wedding. The tips and hints, the brief summaries at the end of each chapter and the little bits of facts and tidbits make reading this book very easy even for a very busy person. You get what you need to know, in a very organized way without being talked down to or made to feel you "have" to do it a certain way. And the advice is helpful no matter what kind of wedding you are planning.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A lifesaver!!!, July 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Unofficial Guide to Planning Your Wedding (Paperback)

When I got engaged, friends bombarded me with wedding-planning books, but this was the only one I needed! Not only was it fun to read, but I think it's the only thing that kept my big day from being a total disaster. There were so many money and time-saving tips that I never would have thought of in a million years. Pass on the wedding planner and do it yourself with this gem of a guide. Covers everything from flowers and finances, the band v. DJ debate, posing for pictures, electing your entourage, hiring caterers, choosing cocktails, arranging consultations... if you've got the groom, this book's got everything else.